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Crimson Desert's latest patch gives the people what they want, which is to tame and ride a random bear with your own two hands—or a goat, if you're freaky
Crimson Desert has received a patch that allows players to tame and ride various animals, including bears, wolves, and mountain goats, through quest chains or by defeating them. This update also introduces a partial refund system for equipment upgrade materials, allowing players to recover all special materials and 70% of common materials when respeccing.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Pokemon Pokopia in the top three
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top three. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains at the number one spot, with Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Mario Kart World rounding out the top five.
The latest Crimson Desert update lets you mount iguanas, mountain goats, tigers, lions and other fantastic beasts
Crimson Desert has received update 1.06, introducing a variety of new special mounts beyond horses, including iguanas, mountain goats, tigers, and lions. Players can gain trust with these creatures through feeding and subduing them to unlock them as mounts. The update also adds new combat skills, an extraction feature for refining materials, and a Night Tone Mode for improved visual comfort.
New Crimson Desert update lets you permanently tame loads more animals, and I'm going straight for the lion
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert that allows players to permanently tame a wider variety of animals, including bears, wolves, lions, and tigers, to use as mounts. The patch also introduces a new extraction system for recovering gear refinement materials and adds a claw machine mini-game. These additions build upon recent updates that expanded the game's pet and avian companion systems.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes live early for some Xbox players as the PC version gets Denuvo DRM
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is experiencing pre-launch issues, with some Xbox Series X/S players gaining early access via Walmart pre-order codes. The PC version, available on Steam, has been confirmed to include Denuvo DRM, raising concerns about potential performance impacts.
Crimson Desert update nails a major fan request as lions, tigers, bears, and more can be tamed and turned into special…
Crimson Desert has received patch 1.06.00, which adds the ability to tame and register various animals, including lions, bears, and tigers, as special mounts. The update also introduces an "Extraction" feature to recover materials used in equipment refinement and adds new combat skills for Oongka. Pearl Abyss is iterating on updates in real-time based on player feedback, addressing requests like permanent mounts.
Crimson Desert PS5 Update Streak Continues in Patch 1.06, Out Now on PS5
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.06 for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, introducing new mount types like bears, wolves, and tigers, along with a new Extraction feature for equipment refinement. The patch also adds new combat skills, sword sheaths, and various quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
The latest Crimson Desert patch lets you ride a special lion to a claw machine which spits out chairs and special hats
The latest patch for Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss, introduces a variety of new features including special animal mounts like lions and tigers, a claw machine minigame with unique rewards, and a partial refund system for equipment refinement. The update also includes animation changes for unarmed combat and a new 'Night Tone' graphical mode.
New Crimson Desert patch 1.06 adds special mounts and gear extraction
Crimson Desert has released patch 1.06.00, introducing special mount taming and a new gear extraction system. The update allows players to tame various animals as mounts and recover refinement materials from equipment. Numerous other improvements and bug fixes for combat, graphics, and UI are also included.
Crimson Desert Adds Surprise Claw Machine Mini-Game and Lets Pet Dogs Attack Enemies as Part of Update 1.06.00
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released update 1.06.00, which includes a surprise claw machine mini-game offering unique rewards. The update also allows players to have their pet dogs attack enemies.
MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP Games
CCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
Crimson Desert Gets Material Extraction System, Special Mounts, Claw Machine in Latest Update
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, introducing a material extraction system for refining equipment and a special mount system allowing players to register various animals. The update also adds new cosmetic options, a claw machine mini-game, and numerous bug fixes and improvements across combat, UI, and graphics. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Crimson Desert Studio is “More Adaptable, More Malleable”: “We Can Pivot Faster Versus the AAAs”
Pearl Abyss's marketing and planning director Will Powers stated that the studio behind Crimson Desert is more adaptable and can pivot faster than larger AAA companies due to its indie-like approach. He highlighted the team's real-time iteration based on player feedback and their willingness to accept new ideas, contrasting it with the brand restrictions faced by major publishers. The company also has other titles, DokeV and Plan 8, in development.
Pearl Abyss marketing director says Crimson Desert's rapid 'live service' patch cadence is business as usual for an MMO studio: 'That is not normal in the industry. That is normal here'
Pearl Abyss marketing director Will Powers stated that Crimson Desert's rapid patching based on player feedback is standard practice for their studio, unlike other companies. He highlighted that this iterative approach, honed by their experience with Black Desert, allows them to adapt to player desires without relying on fixed roadmaps. Powers also emphasized the studio's openness to external ideas, contrasting it with potentially ego-driven approaches in the industry.
Eve Online dev breaks from Pearl Abyss and establishes "research partnership" with Google DeepMind
CCP Games, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, has broken away from Pearl Abyss and entered a $120 million research partnership with Google DeepMind. The collaboration will utilize Eve Online as a testbed for AI research, focusing on areas like long-horizon planning and continual learning, with the potential to explore new gameplay experiences. This move aims to support Fenris Creations' future as an independent developer of persistent online worlds.
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss is really "an indie publisher with a triple-A quality game," marketing lead…
Pearl Abyss marketing lead Will Powers described the company as an "indie publisher with a triple-A quality game," highlighting their adaptability compared to larger studios. While the company develops the ambitious Crimson Desert and Black Desert Online, its ownership of CCP Games and investments in other studios suggest a broader industry ambition beyond a purely indie classification.
Crimson Desert to get another update with "special mounts" and a way to recover materials, right after Pearl Abyss flew through its massive roadmap in record time
Developer Pearl Abyss is preparing another update for Crimson Desert, which will introduce special mounts and a system for recovering materials. The patch is expected to arrive within the next few days, following the rapid completion of the game's previous roadmap.
Crimson Desert's Next Patch Finally Adds One of the Most Requested Equipment Features
Crimson Desert is receiving a new patch that will introduce a highly requested equipment extraction feature, allowing players to recover materials used in equipment refinement. The update will also include new special mounts. Developer Pearl Abyss has been consistently releasing patches since launch, with the studio drawing on experience from their work on Black Desert. Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
I love that Crimson Desert's latest updates have effectively transformed it into a birdwatching simulator
Crimson Desert has introduced a bird-taming feature, allowing players to collect over 170 different species, including legendary ones like the Phoenix and a Blue Parrot. This addition has transformed the game into a birdwatching simulator, with players actively sharing locations and showcasing their tames on Reddit, highlighting the immersive qualities of Pearl Abyss's world design.
"I'm not going to fight the Chinese Communist Party" – Why Eve Online firm CCP Games rebranded to Fenris Creations
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and completed a management buyout from its former owner, Pearl Abyss. CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson cited strategic divergence and the need to avoid political issues associated with the 'CCP' name as reasons for the change. The company also announced a research partnership with Google's DeepMind division and outlined future plans for its Eve Online universe, including Eve Frontier and Eve Vanguard.
