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Crimson Desert Has Sold 2 Million Copies, Pearl Abyss Commits to Quick Improvements
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over two million copies worldwide since its launch. The company is committed to quickly addressing player feedback regarding issues like the control scheme, UI, and inventory management, with some improvements already implemented in a recent patch. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
How to solve light-reflection puzzles in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to solve light-reflection puzzles in Crimson Desert, a common mystery encountered while exploring. The core mechanic involves reflecting a light beam onto specific spots using the Blinding Flash ability, changing its color from orange to purple and back again to activate mechanisms. This ability also has other uses, such as igniting vines and can be upgraded.
Crimson Desert Just Launched and It's Already One of Steam's Top 3 Most-Played Games - IGN
Crimson Desert has achieved significant success shortly after its launch, reaching the top three most-played games on Steam with over 250,000 concurrent players. The open-world action game, also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, had garnered 3 million Steam Wishlists prior to release. Despite a strong launch in player numbers, Pearl Abyss' stock price saw a notable decline, potentially linked to early review scores.
Crimson Desert Day One Update Goes Live in Full on PC, in Part on Console — Check Out the Patch Notes - IGN
Crimson Desert has received its day one update, version 1.00.02, which is fully available on PC and will be released in two parts for PlayStation and later for Xbox and Mac. The update includes improvements to usability, balance changes for bosses, and fixes for animations, lip-sync, and voice acting. Pearl Abyss recommended players download the patch for the best experience.
Crimson Desert save file location on PC
This guide explains how to locate and back up save files for Crimson Desert on PC. The save files are typically found in the C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Pearl Abyss\CD\save directory. Players can manually create backups to restore past progression or potentially share save files for this single-player experience.
How to fly in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to unlock and use the flight ability in Crimson Desert. Players can obtain crow wings, which grant the Flight skill, by completing the 'Woman in White' main quest and speaking with White Crow the Witch. The flight skill is activated mid-air by pressing the Square/X button and controlled with the LS button.
Best Crimson Desert graphics settings for no lag and max FPS
This guide provides recommended graphics settings for Crimson Desert to achieve optimal performance and high FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. It details specific adjustments for lighting, ray tracing, textures, and other graphical options, noting that while the game is well-optimized, certain settings like Lighting Quality and Ray Reconstruction can significantly impact performance.
How to send Greymanes on missions in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to send Greymanes on missions in Crimson Desert, a feature inherited from Pearl Abyss' MMO development experience. Players can access missions via the map's Factions tab, selecting locations to send their crew for resources, upgrades, or items. Later in the game, a Dispatch Coordinator at the Greymane camp allows for streamlined mission management.
How to unlock the Greymane camp Abyss Nexus in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to unlock the fast travel Abyss Nexus at the Greymane camp in Crimson Desert. Players must progress through specific faction quests for House Roberts, including liberating Karin Quarry and completing the Sealed in Stone quest. Access to the Kuku Pot is also required before finding and placing the Abyss Nexus Platform.
How to farm money in Crimson Desert
This guide details the most effective early-game money farming method in Crimson Desert, focusing on defeating 'Fundamentalist Goblins' in the Sunrise Plains and selling their 'Crude Devil Masks'. Players can earn up to 100 silver in approximately ten minutes using this strategy. An alternative risky method involving gambling dens is also mentioned.
How to use Abyss Cores in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features Abyss Cores, which are equipment mods for weapons and armor that require specific vendors called Witches to install. Players can find Witches by progressing through the main campaign to Chapter 5, with the first one, Elowen, located in The Witchwoods. Installing and removing these cores is free, but creating new sockets for them incurs a cost.
How to cook fish porridge for Renee's Request in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to cook fish porridge in Crimson Desert for Renee's Request, which serves as an introduction to the game's crafting system. Players need to learn the recipe from Renee, find a bonfire, select the 'Modest Fish Porridge' recipe, and cook three portions to complete the request and receive rewards.
How to fast travel in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to fast travel in Crimson Desert using Abyss Nexuses and Abyss Cressets. Players must activate these points, often found within Mysterious Energy circles, to unlock new fast travel locations across the game's large map. Fast travel is not possible while mounted.
How to slot Abyss Gears in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to use Abyss Gears in Crimson Desert, which provide buffs to weapons and armor. Players unlock the ability to slot, remove, and craft these gears after progressing to Chapter 3 and unlocking the Witch's Lair vendor. It is advised to remove Abyss Gears from items before selling them to avoid losing them.
How to get Bloodstone in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert players can find Bloodstone, a rare ore used for weapon and armor refinement, in a ravine on the south of Rocca's Hill. This red ore is crucial for later gear upgrades and can be mined alongside Garnet and Azurite. The article also briefly mentions the author, Rory, and his experience with live service games.
How does Contribution work in Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert features a 'Contribution' system, which acts as a currency earned through various in-game actions like completing requests, bounties, and good deeds. This currency can be spent at regional Contribution Shops to acquire special items and gear. Players can also lose Contribution by committing crimes, such as stealing.
I've spent over 100 hours in Crimson Desert—here are my top 20 quick tips to triumph in Pywel
This guide offers 20 essential tips for players starting Crimson Desert, covering everything from map unlocking and resource management to combat abilities and horse care. It highlights key mechanics like Force Palm, refining gear, and utilizing fast travel points to help players navigate the vast open world.
How to 'observe this skill in action to learn it' in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features a unique 'Observe and Learn' mechanic where players can acquire new skills by witnessing enemies perform them in combat. This guide details how the system works, indicating when skills can be learned and listing specific opportunities encountered throughout the game's chapters, including skills learned from bosses like Matthias and Kailok, and regular enemies such as Black Bears.
How to fish for Annabella's Request in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to complete Annabella's Request in Crimson Desert, which involves fishing for a Tench. Players are instructed on how to equip the fishing rod, cast the line, and properly reel in the fish by pulling in the opposite direction of its movement. The reward for completing the quest is an inventory expansion, dried fish, and the fishing rod itself.
How to open the Bluemont Manor Strongboxes
This guide details how to solve the Bluemont Manor Strongboxes in Crimson Desert. The first strongbox requires aligning an owl picture by pressing four buttons, while the second involves adjusting five segmented wheels to set piston levels. Successfully opening the strongboxes rewards players with in-game items like the Oath of Darkness earring and a Crafted Gold Necklace.
