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Gamedeveloper.com

Crimson Desert has topped 2M sales within a day

Crimson Desert, the large-scale RPG from developer Pearl Abyss, has achieved over 2 million sales worldwide within 24 hours of its release. The game has received mixed reviews on Steam, and Pearl Abyss has stated they will actively listen to community feedback for future improvements.

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Retro Gamer

Abyss Without Balance walkthrough for Crimson Desert

This guide details how to complete the 'Abyss Without Balance' quest in Crimson Desert, focusing on navigating the titular Abyss region. It provides solutions for the 'Polar Opposites' puzzle and the Skybridge alignment device, with further assistance for the Abyss Cell puzzle referenced in a separate guide.

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FZ.se

Spelhelgen är här och kommer bli elefantastisk!

Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, with popular titles like Helldivers 2, Super Mario Wonder, and Baldur's Gate 3 being frequently mentioned. Nostalgic choices such as Banjo-Tooie and mini-NES are also present, alongside anticipation for potential play in Arc Raiders and Resident Evil Requiem.

PC GamesN

How to unlock the Ancient Sealed Gate in Crimson Desert

This guide explains how to unlock the Ancient Sealed Gate within the Skybridge network in Crimson Desert. Players will need to descend to ground level to solve a specific puzzle to progress.

PC GamesN

How to craft the Cloudcart in Crimson Desert

This guide explains how to craft the airborne mount known as the Cloudcart in Crimson Desert. Players will need to find specific blueprints within the game to begin the crafting process for this new mount.

PC Gamer

Pearl Abyss announces Crimson Desert has sold more than 2 million copies in less than 24 hours, promises to 'work…

Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 2 million copies worldwide in less than 24 hours after its launch. Despite early mixed reviews on Steam due to control scheme and inventory issues, the game has achieved a significant sales milestone. Pearl Abyss has committed to addressing player feedback and making improvements.

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Push Square

Hands On: Crimson Desert Runs Well Enough on PS5 Pro, But What About That Intro?

Crimson Desert offers a visually impressive open world that runs acceptably on the PlayStation 5 Pro, particularly in Performance Mode, though some issues like texture pop-in and occasional crashes persist. The game's controls and early narrative design are criticized for being baffling and disjointed, with a main quest that lacks clear context or connective tissue between objectives.

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Blues News

Intel GPUs Can't Run Crimson Desert

The open-world RPG Crimson Desert has a known compatibility issue preventing it from running on Intel Arc GPUs. The game's FAQ indicates that affected customers should apply for a refund, with no immediate fix apparent.

Blues News

Engagement Ring

Crimson Desert has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. The game also saw a strong launch on PC with 239,000 players on Steam, though it has received 'Mixed' reviews.

Blues News

Morning Patches

Several games have received recent patches and updates. Abyss: New Dawn released a major update 0.3, Crimson Desert deployed patch version 1.00.02, and Echoes of Elysium received a March 19 patch. Euro Truck Simulator 2 also saw its 1.59 update.

Blues News

Control Issues

Players of Crimson Desert are expressing dissatisfaction with the game's controls, contributing to a mixed reception on Steam. The article also briefly touches on the general expectation for gaming mouse software to remain unobtrusive.

Blues News

Game Guidance

This article provides a comprehensive guide and walkthrough for the game Crimson Desert. It aims to assist players in navigating the game's content and challenges.

Eurogamer

Crimson Desert developers "doing our utmost" to respond to its various launch issues, as game still passes huge one-day sales milestone

Crimson Desert, the single-player RPG from Pearl Abyss, has sold over 2 million copies shortly after its launch. The developers acknowledged various launch issues, including PC launch problems via the Xbox App, performance issues on PlayStation 5, and control troubles, stating they are working to address player feedback.

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IGN

Crimson Desert Dev Says It Will 'Work to Make Improvements Quickly,' as Sales Hit 2 Million in Just a Day - IGN

Crimson Desert has sold over 2 million copies worldwide in its first day of release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Developer Pearl Abyss acknowledged mixed player and critic reception, stating they will work to implement improvements quickly. The game experienced a strong launch on Steam but has faced criticism regarding controls and performance issues.

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Two Average Gamers

Switch 2's New Feature: Epic Power Drain, Epic Gaming G... | TAG

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Retro Gamer

100 hours of Crimson Desert made me realize how perfect Breath of the Wild is

After over 100 hours in Crimson Desert, the author finds themselves wishing they were playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While Crimson Desert is a competent open-world game inspired by Breath of the Wild and Dragon's Dogma, it lacks the focused intent and cohesive design that makes Nintendo's title so compelling. The article highlights how Breath of the Wild masterfully integrates its core mechanics into every aspect of gameplay, creating a more purposeful and layered experience compared to Crimson Desert's maximalist approach.

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Retro Gamer

As Crimson Desert hits 2 million copies sold, Pearl Abyss vows to "make improvements quickly" to remedy mixed…

Crimson Desert has achieved 2 million copies sold worldwide, according to developer Pearl Abyss. The studio acknowledged the mixed reception to the open-world adventure and vowed to quickly implement improvements based on player feedback to enhance the overall experience.

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Tech Raptor

Crimson Desert Sales Have Already Hit 2m

Pearl Abyss announced that its sandbox action RPG, Crimson Desert, has sold over two million units since its launch yesterday. The developer expressed gratitude for the sales milestone and pledged to incorporate community feedback for future improvements. Crimson Desert is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Game Hunt

Pearl Abyss Releases Crimson Desert Globally - GameHaunt

Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert will launch globally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Mac, Epic Games Store, and ROG Xbox Ally. The open-world action-adventure game features full voice acting in English, Korean, and Chinese, with subtitles in 14 languages. Players will step into the role of Kliff, a warrior tasked with reuniting his scattered people and reclaiming their home.

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Destructoid

All pets in Crimson Desert and how to get them

Crimson Desert features a pet system where players can acquire cats and dogs by building trust up to 100 through interaction and feeding. Pets assist players by looting items from defeated enemies, and players can have up to 30 pets, though only one can be active at a time.