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Crimson Desert Summer Roadmap Revealed - Cross-Save, More Story and DLC | Invision Game Community
Pearl Abyss has revealed the summer roadmap for Crimson Desert, detailing planned updates from June to September. Key additions include new combat challenges, story refinements based on player feedback, quality-of-life improvements for trading and farming, and confirmation that downloadable content is in development. The update also introduces cross-save functionality across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
Crimson Desert DLC in Development, Second Content Roadmap Revealed
Pearl Abyss has revealed a new content roadmap for Crimson Desert, detailing free updates planned through September, including story improvements, Re-Blockade updates, new combat content, and cross-save functionality. Additionally, the developer confirmed that DLC is officially in development, aiming to be a meaningful addition to the open-world title.
Crimson Desert DLC is in the Works; Future Updates Include Story Improvements and Cross-Save
Pearl Abyss has announced that DLC is in development for Crimson Desert, alongside upcoming updates planned between June and September. These updates will focus on improving the game's narrative coherence, refining combat mechanics, and enhancing overall gameplay experience. The developer also confirmed that cross-save support is coming, and Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
So Videogames Episode 490: Counterpoint
Episode 490 of the So Videogames Podcast features hosts discussing various games including Froggy Hates Snow, Crimson Desert, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. The episode also covers the Q Collection, Guardians of the Galaxy, Luna Abyss, Bubsy 4D, Mina the Hollower, and Wall World 2007 Last Light. Feedback can be sent via email or the comments section.
UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken
007 First Light debuted at number one on the UK physical sales charts, pushing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to second place. Several other titles saw significant movement, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream falling out of the top 40 entirely.
AMD Wants You To Keep Using Your Old Hardware For A Lot Longer
AMD is focusing on extending the lifespan of existing PC hardware as a business strategy due to rising costs. The company is re-releasing the popular AM4 CPU, the 5800X3D, and introducing the new AM5 CPU, the 7700X3D, while committing to support the AM5 platform until 2029.
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old model
Nvidia announced an upcoming update for DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which will integrate its AI-powered ray tracing denoiser with the newer transformer-based upscaling algorithm. This update, expected in August, will be available in at least 27 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, promising improved lighting accuracy and temporal stability without sacrificing performance.
Crimson Desert May Be The First Real Test For The Elder Scrolls 6
Crimson Desert's innovative open-world design and post-launch support present a significant challenge for Bethesda's upcoming The Elder Scrolls 6. While Bethesda excels at world-building and narrative integration, it must adapt to modern player expectations for evolving game worlds and avoid the stiffness associated with its previous titles. The article suggests Bethesda should leverage its strengths rather than directly compete with Crimson Desert's features.
Crimson Desert’s Smallest Patch Still Packs Some Major Improvements
Crimson Desert patch 1.09 introduces several quality-of-life improvements, including controller remapping and the addition of 30 new species of small animals to tame. The update also brings new skills for characters Damiane and Oongka, along with enhancements to the Dispatch UI and armor dyeing system. Despite being a smaller patch, it demonstrates the development team's continued commitment to refining the player experience.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Improvements Detailed, Out in August
Nvidia has detailed its upcoming DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology, set to launch in August for all Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. This new iteration utilizes a second-generation transformer model to enhance image quality in games employing ray tracing and path tracing. The technology unifies denoising with DLSS Super Resolution, offering improved performance and visual fidelity by generating higher-quality pixels in noisy ray-traced frames.
Summer Game Fest 2026 is “Our Biggest” Yet, Says Geoff Keighley
Geoff Keighley has announced that Summer Game Fest 2026, scheduled for June 5th, will be its largest event to date, potentially featuring numerous world premieres and announcements. Speculation includes potential reveals for Onimusha: Warlords, Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, Hideo Kojima's OD, and Grand Theft Auto 6.
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.
MSI's next-gen monitor can switch between three resolutions and refresh rates
MSI has developed a new gaming monitor capable of switching between three different resolutions and refresh rates. This allows users to seamlessly transition from high-fidelity experiences like Crimson Desert at 4K to competitive titles like Counter-Strike 2 at an ultra-high 680Hz refresh rate.
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
The SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta introduces expanded hardware support for various handheld devices, including MSI Claw, OneXPlayer, and ASUS ROG Ally. This update also brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR on devices with native HDMI output and includes numerous fixes and improvements for controller support, audio, Bluetooth, and desktop mode functionality.
Morning Patches
This article provides a roundup of recent patch notes for various games including Crimson Desert, Deadlock, Formula Legends, and HELLDIVERS 2. It also briefly mentions StarCraft.
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 Patch 1.09.00 Adds Controller Remapping, New Pets and Gameplay Improvements | Invision Game
Crimson Desert has released Patch 1.09.00, introducing highly requested controller remapping, approximately 30 new pet species, and various gameplay and combat refinements. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements for PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, enhancing overall player experience and stability.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
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.
