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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the US
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US in April 2026, generating over $41 million. Pragmata and Crimson Desert followed in second and third place, respectively. The report also noted growth in console and subscription spending, with Fortnite leading in monthly players.
The Crimson Desert update streak continues with new skills, faster farming, and a wealth of extra pets
Pearl Abyss has released another update for Crimson Desert, introducing new character-specific finishing moves for Damiane and Oongka, approximately 30 new pet species, and faster farming mechanics. The update also includes full controller remapping and improved lighting for character customization.
Crimson Desert's 1.09.00 patch adds another highly-requested player feature (as well as loads of new pets)
Pearl Abyss has released the 1.09.00 patch for Crimson Desert, adding a highly requested controller remapping feature and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various improvements and fixes to gameplay, UI, graphics, and localization, continuing the developer's rapid post-launch support for the RPG.
The Crimson Desert patches keep coming as the open-world game gets "approximately 30 species of small animals that can be registered as pets," controller remapping, and more
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.09 for Crimson Desert, adding approximately 30 new species of small animals that can be registered as pets and implementing controller remapping. The update also includes various fixes and tweaks, such as improved bear animations when interacting with dropped fish. The game continues to receive frequent updates since its March launch.
Crimson Desert’s new patch finally adds pets, controller remapping, and farming improvements – find out what else is new
Crimson Desert's latest update, version 1.09.00, is now available on PC and Mac, introducing full controller remapping, approximately 30 new collectible pet species, and farming improvements allowing seeds to be assigned directly to quickslots. The patch also includes combat adjustments, UI enhancements, visual fixes, and numerous stability improvements and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert Gets More Pets, Controller Button Rebinding, Fixes in Latest Update
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, introducing controller button remapping and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various fixes for in-game content, UI, and graphics, including improvements to ray tracing settings on PC and Mac. While the patch is live on PC and Mac, console users will receive it after a short rollout period.
How to tame the Baby Wyvern pet in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to tame the Baby Wyvern pet in Crimson Desert by finding and hatching its egg. The process involves obtaining the Focused Force Palm ability and locating the Wyvern's Cradle in southwest Deleysia. The pet is expected to become a mount in future updates.
Crimson Desert's Kliff actor would play the character "forever," and thinks his relationship with other key characters is "territory that can be even further developed"
Alec Newman, the voice actor for Crimson Desert's protagonist Kliff, expressed his willingness to continue playing the character indefinitely. He highlighted the rich potential for developing the relationships between Kliff and supporting characters like Oongka and Damiane, suggesting ample room for future narrative expansions or sequels.
Crimson Desert's latest patch adds 20 new types of small animal and then hands Kliff a shotgun
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, introducing 20 new small animal species and new weapons like muskets and shotguns. The update also adds a dedicated item slot for tools, new ponds for fishing, and the ability to tame and ride baby wyverns as mounts. Further improvements include adjustments to photo mode, controls, and fish traps.
In Crimson Desert's latest update, you can pick up baby wyverns as pets, throw your fish in a pond, and shut those pesky outlaws up
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, adding a baby wyvern pet that can eventually be used as a mount. The update also introduces a pond feature where players can release caught fish, with options for breeding and temporary legendary fish housing. Additionally, tool equipment slots have been added, and players can now mute annoying outlaw NPCs.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - One of the Most Frustratingly Brilliant Games I've Ever Played
This review revisits Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 after significant post-launch updates from Pearl Abyss have improved the experience. While the game still suffers from some awkward design decisions and a disjointed narrative, the open world is technically impressive and immersive, offering a vast amount of content. Combat is experimental and rewarding once unlocked, though enemy variety and occasional performance issues detract from the overall experience.
Nobody Is Doing PS5 Updates Like Crimson Desert Dev Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss has released a significant update for Crimson Desert, introducing numerous new features and improvements. The patch adds elements like fish ponds, new pet and mount options including a Baby Wyvern, and expanded tool functionalities. Numerous gameplay, UI, graphics, and control enhancements are also detailed in the extensive patch notes.
Dune: Awakening has decided it's 'not an MMO' anymore
Dune: Awakening director Joel Bylos has stated the game is not an MMO, despite its large, connected world and player count. He explained that the game's focus on endgame progression through crafting rather than item levels differentiates it from traditional MMOs. Bylos also referenced his past work on MMOs like The Secret World and Conan: Exiles.
Latest Crimson Desert update is for everyone as Pearl Abyss gives Kliff a gun but also adds the cutest little Baby…
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, introducing a Baby Wyvern pet that can eventually become a mount, and allowing the character Kliff to use muskets and shotguns. The patch also includes various bug fixes and stability improvements, alongside new tools and animal species to discover.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Dedicated Tool Slot, Baby Wyvern Pet, and Lets Kliff Use Muskets
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.08.00 for Crimson Desert, introducing a dedicated tool slot, the ability to construct fish ponds, and a new Baby Wyvern pet that can evolve into a mount. The update also enhances combat by allowing the character Kliff to use muskets and shotguns, and improves various gameplay mechanics including crafting, item management, and puzzle experiences.
Crimson Desert’s Post-Launch Evolution Is Unlike Anything Else This Year
Crimson Desert is evolving its post-launch support by implementing frequent updates that address player feedback and enhance the game world, effectively creating a hybrid live-service experience without traditional microtransactions. The developer is prioritizing responsiveness to player complaints and is considering future content expansions, including DLC, to further develop the game.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
US: Tomodachi Life No.1 and Nintendo Switch 2 No.1 hardware for April 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in the U.S. for April 2026, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the software sales charts. The article lists the top ten best-selling games for the month, including new entries like Pragmata and Crimson Desert.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for April 2026 – Tomodachi Life beats out everything
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the U.S. best-selling games chart for April 2026, followed by new release Pragmata. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 also saw a significant jump in sales, likely due to the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The list includes titles from Nintendo, Capcom, Pearl Abyss, and Microsoft.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 566: Rock the Cradle of War
The Massively OP Podcast episode 566 covers EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, the beta for EverQuest Legends, and Spirit Crossing's housing system. The hosts also discuss Throne and Liberty's progression, the use of AI in MMOs, and financial reports from companies like NCSoft and Square Enix.