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GTA 6 deserves more than Vice City, and I hope Rockstar takes cues from Red Dead Redemption 2
The author hopes Rockstar Games will draw inspiration from Red Dead Redemption 2's detailed world-building and engaging side activities for Grand Theft Auto 6. While Vice City will be the main setting, the article suggests incorporating more natural environments and simulation elements beyond typical criminal gameplay to enhance player immersion and offer a more varied experience.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10
Circana has released the top-selling video game list for the U.S. in May 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains a top seller at #5, while the new release Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuted at #8. Other notable entries include 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, and Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert devs aren't trying to "sell more" with the continual massive patches, but "give more back to the community," Pearl Abyss PR lead says
Pearl Abyss PR lead Will Powers stated that Crimson Desert's frequent post-launch updates are intended to reward players and celebrate the game's success, not to drive further sales. The open-world title has sold over five million copies since its March release and continues to receive substantial support, including free updates and planned DLC.
Crimson Desert Review
Crimson Desert is a massive open-world action RPG with a sprawling map and a vast amount of content, including an expansive story, camp building, and various side activities. Despite its stunning visuals and bombastic combat, the game suffers from a haphazard opening, frustrating boss encounters, and sometimes unresponsive controls. Pearl Abyss has been actively patching the game with significant updates since release, addressing issues and adding new features.
Crimson Desert’s Post-Launch Support is About How the Team “Can Give More Back to the Community”
Crimson Desert is receiving extensive post-launch support from Pearl Abyss, including free game systems, armor sets, and abilities, with plans for more updates until September and future DLC. This approach focuses on rewarding the player community rather than solely on increasing sales. The developers aim to enhance the game with story improvements and cutscene updates to provide a better experience for both new and existing players.
Crimson Desert: Every Major Change Since Launch | Invision Game Community
Crimson Desert has significantly evolved since its launch, transforming from a combat-focused open-world action RPG into a hybrid experience incorporating life simulation, housing customization, and creature interaction. Through consistent patches rather than large expansions, Pearl Abyss has refined core systems, added new mechanics, and improved quality-of-life features, making the current version nearly unrecognizable from its initial release.
New Crimson Desert update finally solves the case of the missing outdoor furniture
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.12.01 for Crimson Desert, addressing issues such as disappearing outdoor furniture and the inability to climb moving objects. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, with PC and Mac App Store versions to follow. Despite initial middling reviews, Crimson Desert has achieved over 6 million sales worldwide since its March release.
New Crimson Desert patch leans further into cozy life sim territory, finally letting players "decorate the area…
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert that further emphasizes its life simulation elements, allowing players to decorate the areas outside their houses with 58 new furniture items. The update also includes new crafting recipes and improvements to existing features, with more free updates and a "substantively different" DLC planned for the future.
Crimson Desert Update Lets Damiane and Oongka Pilot Blackstar, Adds 58 New House Items
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, Version 1.12.00, which allows characters Damiane and Oongka to pilot the Blackstar mount and access different memories. The update also adds 58 new house items, allows for exterior housing decoration, and introduces new crafting stations. Additionally, new headgear and armor sets for Kliff and Damiane have been added, with more updates and DLC planned until September.
Black Desert arrives to PlayStation Plus, celebrates four years of self-pubbing PC and console
Pearl Abyss is celebrating four years of self-publishing Black Desert on PC and its recent arrival to PlayStation Plus. The MMORPG is offering various in-game events and gift packs for both PC and console players. PC players can participate in a desert light event until July 16th, while console players receive login rewards until July 22nd and a special Dark Prince gift pack.
Palworld lead on generative AI: Gamers don't want it
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, does not use generative AI in its games because players do not want it, according to communications director John Buckley. He stated that while some companies may use AI to save time, its prominence in the industry may not last. Buckley also noted that some developers are proactively clarifying their games are human-made, which he finds a concerning trend.
gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev 2026 has announced its first program highlights, including an opening keynote by Amir Satvat on the future of the games industry. The event will feature new curated tracks for Animation, Level Design, and AI, with initial speakers and sessions revealed. The conference, taking place August 23-25 in Cologne, aims to bring together global industry professionals.
Black Desert Celebrates 4-Year Self-Publishing Anniversary with Community Event
Pearl Abyss is celebrating Black Desert's 4-year self-publishing anniversary with a new global community event called "Desert Light." Players can earn rewards by participating in various in-game activities to contribute to shared milestones, with additional bonuses unlocked as global objectives are met. The event also offers opportunities to exchange collected tokens for valuable items like Cron Stones and Advice of Valks.
Crimson Desert's New DLC To Bring Fan-Requested Additions
Pearl Abyss is planning DLC for Crimson Desert that will expand on the backstories of playable characters Damiane and Oongka, addressing fan feedback about their underdeveloped narratives. The developers have acknowledged the need for a more cohesive story and are incorporating player suggestions into upcoming updates.
Crimson Desert Update 1.11.00 – 10 Things That Changed
Crimson Desert has received update 1.11.00, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements and fixes. Key changes include an increased pet registration limit, easier discovery of Baby Wyverns with map icons, and resolved mounting issues. Players can now repurchase lost rare equipment, the Pinball mini-game has been adjusted for better playability, and both Damiane and Oongka can now use mining drills and chainsaws. Controller mapping has also been expanded, combat has seen minor improvements, and various UI and localization fixes have been implemented.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars’ Orr, Elder Scrolls’ U50, and EVE’s Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers Guild Wars 3's monetization and setting, Elder Scrolls Online's new difficulty settings, EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, and Blizzard's lawsuit against a World of Warcraft emulator. It also touches on Destiny 2 entering maintenance mode, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the ongoing discussions around the Lord of the Rings MMO and industry layoffs.
Send Crimson Desert your "fun and incredible videos", and you could win an all-expenses-paid trip to South Korea
Pearl Abyss is hosting a community challenge for Crimson Desert, inviting players to submit videos of their in-game adventures for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the company's South Korea headquarters. The open-world action RPG has also surpassed 6 million copies sold worldwide since its launch.
New Crimson Desert patch lets you hoard 100 pets and gives you more chainsaw access
A new patch for Crimson Desert significantly increases the pet registration limit to 100, up from 30, with new reward items. While only 50 pets can be summoned simultaneously, this update further solidifies the game's comparison to a single-player MMO. Additionally, playable characters Damiane and Oongka can now equip the mining drill and chainsaw.
Crimson Desert Could Earn You a Trip to Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss is hosting its first Community Challenge Event for Crimson Desert, offering ten winners an all-expense-paid trip to its South Korea headquarters. Participants must submit video clips showcasing their best moments in the game, with submissions due by July 12, 2026.
I sure hope Crimson Desert's new pet limit means I can own 100 pigeons at once, even if I'll only have 50 in camp because Pearl Abyss are cowards
Pearl Abyss has updated Crimson Desert, increasing the maximum number of tamable pets to 100, though only 50 can be summoned in camp at once. The update also includes new rewards for pet ownership challenges, a map icon for baby wyverns, and adjustments to mining drills, chainsaws, shopkeeper resale of lost rare equipment, and the pinball minigame.
