Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert's map is so big that you can go to space and look down at Pywel from the surprisingly detailed stars
Players have discovered that Crimson Desert's massive map extends into outer space, featuring detailed stars and a visible planet curvature. This discovery was made possible through mods and exploits, leading to speculation about potential space-themed DLC or future game content from Pearl Abyss.
Crimson Desert players are literally running out of enemies to fight after blasting to the endgame: "Pearl Abyss…
Players of Crimson Desert are reporting a lack of enemies and engaging content in the endgame, with some suggesting the map becomes empty after progressing through main story missions. This has led to discussions and calls for developer Pearl Abyss to address the issue, with comparisons drawn to other open-world games like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Cyberpunk 2077 which faced similar criticisms.
"Video games are cooked": Publisher head says "it doesn't matter" how many of us hate gen AI, Pandora's box has opened and "it's gonna get used now"
Mike Rose, founder of No More Robots, believes generative AI's integration into game development is irreversible, likening it to Pandora's box. He notes the increasing prevalence of AI-generated assets in game demos and the competitive pressure it creates for publishers. Despite player backlash, Rose asserts that the ease of AI tools will lead to their widespread adoption, fundamentally changing how games are made.
"We had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert," former Just Cause boss says of Avalanche's cancelled fantasy open-world game
Former Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg stated that the studio's cancelled fantasy open-world game, AionGuard, had plans that mirrored features seen in the recently released Crimson Desert. Sundberg believes AionGuard could have been very similar to Crimson Desert, which has achieved significant sales success.
Most Anticipated PS5 Pro Update for Hit RPG Finally Revealed
CD Projekt Red is releasing a free PlayStation 5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077 this week, enhancing visuals with 4K resolution and advanced ray tracing powered by PlayStation's Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). The update targets 40 FPS in visual mode and up to 90 FPS in performance mode on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Several other games are also listed as supporting the new PSSR 2.0 technology.
Crimson Desert players are visiting space and finding that Pearl Abyss modelled a really weird amount of it
Players exploring Crimson Desert have discovered that the game features a surprisingly detailed model of space, including the atmosphere, Milky Way, and a curved planetary surface. This level of detail, potentially enabled by Pearl Abyss's Blackspace Engine, has led to speculation about future space-based DLC, though it may also be a testament to the developers' commitment to detail, similar to Rockstar's approach with Red Dead Redemption 2.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally price just dropped $100 making it cheaper than the Steam Deck
The Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC has received a $100 price cut on Amazon, bringing its price down to $499, making it cheaper than the Steam Deck OLED. This unofficial discount positions the Ally as a more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck with a higher resolution screen and broader Windows game compatibility. While the Ally X offers superior performance, the discounted standard Ally still provides a capable gaming experience.
Avalanche's cancelled AionGuard 'would have been Crimson Desert' but the publisher 'broke up with us…
Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg revealed details about the cancelled fantasy open-world game AionGuard, which he claims would have been similar to Crimson Desert. The project was reportedly cancelled by a major publisher, later identified as Disney Interactive Studios, due to a shift in business strategy. Sundberg also discussed another cancelled project, Arcadia Rising, which was affected by THQ's financial troubles.
Crimson Desert super fan "played 56 hours straight and slept 8" on repeat to earn its Platinum trophy, and even Pearl Abyss is concerned: "That's not enough sleep"
A Crimson Desert player has earned the game's Platinum trophy on PlayStation 5 in an exceptionally short amount of time, playing for 56 hours straight at points. Pearl Abyss' PR and marketing lead, Will Powers, expressed concern over the player's reported sleep schedule, deeming it unhealthy.
Crimson Desert Players Are Finding Their Way Into A Surprisingly Detailed Outer Space
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a detailed outer space environment accessible through a mod that allows infinite aerial stabbing. This discovery highlights Pearl Abyss's attention to detail, even in areas not intended for normal gameplay. The game has also recently addressed player feedback on quality-of-life features and apologized for the use of AI-generated art.
Crimson Desert has received FSR SDK 2.2 support, offering better upscaling and frame generation for AMD cards
Crimson Desert has received an update implementing FSR SDK 2.2, enhancing upscaling and frame generation performance, particularly for AMD graphics cards. The patch also addresses graphical issues with ray-traced reflections and character rendering, alongside general stability and performance optimizations for PC and consoles.
Crimson Desert: Sanctum of Absolution Guide
This guide details the Sanctum of Absolution in Crimson Desert, a key location within the Witch of Wisdom faction questline. The quest is initiated by Elowen in Chapter 5 of the game.
Crimson Desert: Sanctum of Absolution Guide
This article appears to be a guide for the game Crimson Desert, specifically focusing on the 'Sanctum of Absolution' aspect. The provided content includes a user comment discussing game reviews and reviewer pacing, rather than direct guide information.
Best Crimson Desert Mods To Improve Your Journey Through Pywel
This guide highlights several mods for Crimson Desert designed to enhance the player's journey through Pywel. Mods cover improvements such as expanding inventory space, removing stamina limitations, customizing the camera, and making the minimap more user-friendly. Additional mods offer ways to acquire rare ores and artifacts more easily, automate looting, and provide instant access to powerful gear and mounts.
All conversation options for the Bared Fang quest in Crimson Desert
This guide details all conversation options for the Bared Fang quest in Crimson Desert. It helps players navigate dialogue choices to uncover secrets within the game.
Crimson Desert Version 1.02.00 patch notes add headgear visibility option
Crimson Desert has released version 1.02.00, introducing a highly requested feature that allows players to toggle headgear visibility. Players can now choose to permanently hide or show their headgear, or have it dynamically appear only during cutscenes.
Crimson Desert Delivers Again With New Patch – 5 Things That Stand Out
Crimson Desert has received a new patch, 1.02.00, focusing on quality-of-life improvements. Key additions include a significant expansion of storage chest slots to 1000, new basic and classic control options for sprinting and movement, and enhanced headgear visibility settings. The update also brings graphical improvements for PC and console players, including FSR Frame Generation and DLSS RR enhancements, along with various bug fixes and minor feature additions.
Crimson Desert Guide – Everything You Need to Know About Mounts
This guide for Crimson Desert details the game's extensive mount system, covering nearly a hundred ground and flying mounts, including variations and skins. It lists mount stats like health, stamina, and speed, and notes which can be stabled or must be found in the wild.
Has Crimson Desert Become Too Easy?
This article discusses the evolving difficulty of Crimson Desert, noting that while initially challenging, recent patches have made the game more accessible by reducing enemy damage and increasing resource availability. Players are now debating the need for difficulty options, with some suggesting a Hard mode or even level scaling, while others appreciate the current balance that allows for both powerful combat and exploration.
Crimson Desert Ranks in the Top 20 for Total Weekly Active Players on Consoles in the US
Crimson Desert has maintained strong player engagement on consoles in the US nearly three weeks after launch, with players averaging significant hours per week. The game ranks in the top 20 for total weekly active players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and has sold over four million copies.
