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Announced, Delayed, Disappeared: The Games Still In Limbo
Numerous video games remain in limbo, with long development cycles and minimal updates causing concern among players. Titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake have faced significant delays and development challenges. While some studios offer reassurances, the prolonged uncertainty surrounding these projects leaves their eventual release in doubt.
Crimson Desert’s Difficulty Settings and Distant Scenery Improvements Update Drops This Week
Pearl Abyss is releasing a significant update for Crimson Desert this week, which will include new difficulty settings, inventory category tabs, and improvements to distant scenery quality. The update also adds keyboard/mouse and controller presets, following recent additions like Intel Arc GPU support. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Crimson Desert's Next PS5 Patch Could Be Its Biggest Yet
Pearl Abyss is delaying Crimson Desert's next PlayStation 5 patch to ensure thorough testing of significant additions like difficulty settings and inventory management. This update, expected next week, will be larger than previous ones due to distant scenery quality improvements and aims to address player feedback on controls.
Crimson Desert's Next Major Patch Adds Difficulty Settings and Inventory Tabs Next Week
Pearl Abyss is releasing a major patch for Crimson Desert next week that will introduce new difficulty settings and inventory tabs. The developer is taking extra time to ensure the update is thoroughly tested and polished before its release.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised that 43% of you care the most about a game's world when it comes to RPGs
A poll reveals that 43% of RPG players prioritize exploring a game's world above all else. Story and impactful choices followed closely, while combat, characters, and side quests were also significant factors for many. Music was the least prioritized element among respondents.
If you're still battling to get your Arc B-series graphics card to play nicely with Crimson Desert, Intel's…
Intel has released new drivers for its Arc B-series graphics cards that aim to resolve flickering issues in the PC game Crimson Desert. While these drivers address problems for Intel GPUs, full support for the game on Intel hardware will require a patch from developer Pearl Abyss.
7 purrfect games for cat lovers
This article highlights seven video games that cater to cat lovers, featuring titles where players can interact with, care for, or even embody feline characters. Games like Crimson Desert and Assassin's Creed: Shadows offer extensive cat mechanics, while Stray allows players to become a cat in a cyberpunk world. Other titles such as The Talos Principle, Road to Vostok, Cattails: A Wildwood Story, and Night In The Woods also incorporate cats in unique and heartwarming ways.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 reigns supreme and Pokemon Pokopia remains No.1
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026, selling over 52,000 units. Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top-selling software. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also saw sales figures reported.
Crimson Desert is 'not a copy of other AAA games' according to The Witcher 3 director — and after my 175 hours of playtime and five million copies sold, it all makes sense
The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz praised Crimson Desert for its fresh approach to AAA game design, noting it doesn't copy other titles. Pearl Abyss also announced the game has sold five million copies, with the author adding their own positive experience after 175 hours of playtime. The game's open-world exploration and consistent player count on Steam are highlighted as successes.
Famitsu Sales: 4/6/26 – 4/12/26
Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of April 6-12, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 remained the top seller, while Starfield for PlayStation 5 was the highest-selling new release. Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, followed by the Nintendo Switch family.
Hundreds of hours in, many Crimson Desert players are only just finding out they've not actually been completing Sanctums properly: "You need to what now"
Many Crimson Desert players are reportedly discovering after hundreds of hours that they have been incorrectly completing Sanctums. Players are finding out that after cleansing and restarting Sanctum devices, an additional step is required to stabilize them and receive power cores for crafting, a detail that many feel was not adequately explained by Pearl Abyss.
Crimson Desert Might Be The Most Ridiculous (And Feature-Packed) Sandbox Yet
Crimson Desert is highlighted as a feature-packed sandbox game with a vast array of activities and discoverable distractions, encouraging player exploration. The game has sold over 5 million units, and developer Pearl Abyss is planning updates including new difficulty modes and summonable mounts, while also addressing an AI scandal.
Crimson Desert is just getting started, even with 5 million copies sold in less than a month
Pearl Abyss announced that its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert has sold over five million copies in less than a month since its March 19 launch. The developer plans to release new content and features, including boss rematches, new difficulty settings, skills, mounts, and outfits, through June. While a portion of the studio is now focused on DokeV, Pearl Abyss is continuing to support Crimson Desert with updates and technical improvements.
Crimson Desert has managed to hit 5 million sales in its first month as its constant patches and improvements are…
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 5 million copies worldwide in its first month. The game has seen significant improvements through constant patches and updates addressing player feedback, leading to increased positive sentiment and sales.
It's been a month since release and I'm still not sure if Pearl Abyss knows what it wants Crimson Desert to be…
A month after its release, the identity of Crimson Desert remains unclear due to rapid post-launch updates from Pearl Abyss. The game has seen significant changes in quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and even core mechanics like difficulty and storage, leading to speculation about the developer's original vision and the impact of its alleged chaotic development history.
Crimson Desert Sales Surpass Five Million Units
Developer Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over five million units worldwide. The open-world action-adventure game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. This sales milestone follows a previous report of four million units sold just two weeks prior.
Crimson Desert "on track to overtake Starfield's total lifetime copies sold by the end of the year," analyst says, as PS5 sales "not fantastic for a port of the biggest Bethesda RPG in a decade"
An analyst suggests that Crimson Desert is on track to outsell Starfield's lifetime copies by the end of the year, citing lukewarm PlayStation 5 sales for Starfield. While Starfield's PS5 port has issues, its sales are noted as faster than other recent Xbox ports, though its overall performance is attributed to a formula that may no longer resonate with players and the impact of Game Pass.
Crimson Desert Surpasses 5 Million Units Sold Worldwide
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over five million units worldwide. The open-world action-adventure game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The developer expressed gratitude to players for reaching this significant sales milestone.
Crimson Desert Sales Hit 5m in Under a Month
Crimson Desert has surpassed five million sales in under a month since its release. The open-world action RPG, developed and published by Pearl Abyss, achieved this milestone shortly after reaching four million sales earlier in the month. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Crimson Desert Fans Are Wondering If The Bosses Suck
Players of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert are discussing the game's boss design, with many finding the combat mechanics, rather than the bosses themselves, to be the source of frustration. Issues with input responsiveness and camera control are frequently cited as reasons for difficulty in encounters like the Storm Crusher and Awakened Ludvig. Pearl Abyss has released patches to address combat balance and is planning future updates with more content and difficulty options.
