Crimson Desert
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Wyldheart co-op RPG: Fable meets D&D vibes!... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including a preview of the co-op RPG Wyldheart inspired by Fable and D&D, an analysis of why Halo broke PC gaming's FPS dominance, a Call of Duty pro player's dismissal after leaked sexts, and a patch update for Crimson Desert. It also briefly mentions Elden Ring cutscenes, the CRPG Esoteric Ebb, a Fortnite skin, and Take-Two Interactive's AI team being axed.
Slay the Spire 2 beats Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem as March's biggest-selling game on Steam
Slay the Spire 2 reportedly topped Steam's sales charts for March, selling an estimated 5.3 million copies and generating around $108 million in revenue during its early access debut. Crimson Desert followed with 1.9 million units sold, while Climber Animals Together and Resident Evil Requiem each sold 1.2 million copies. The analysis highlights Steam's receptiveness to aggressive discounts, as seen with Resident Evil 3 Remake's strong sales driven by a 90 percent discount.
One Shots: Call to order at Creepy Doll Con
This week's One Shots feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Secret World Legends, Crimson Desert, Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Marvel Heroes. Players shared their most memorable or humorous in-game moments, ranging from spooky scenes to fashion contests and unique character customizations.
How to get Odeck’s Protector Armor Set in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain the Odeck's Protector Armor set in Crimson Desert. Players can acquire the full set through a late-game quest or by finding individual pieces scattered throughout the world. Specific locations for the boots, gloves, helm, cloak, and chest pieces are provided, often involving breaking through breakable walls using the Force Palm ability.
After over 150 hours with Crimson Desert, it still makes no damn sense—compels me though
After over 150 hours, Crimson Desert remains a compelling but confusing experience, defying easy categorization as an MMO or traditional RPG. Pearl Abyss has significantly softened the game's initially harsh design choices post-launch, resulting in a smoother, more accessible single-player experience that blends elements of both genres. Despite its identity crisis, the vast open world and numerous systems make it one of the most engaging games played recently.
Slay the Spire 2 Reportedly Sold 5.3 Million Copies in March, Netting $108 Million in Revenue
Slay the Spire 2 reportedly achieved significant success in March, selling an estimated 5.3 million copies and generating $108 million in revenue on Steam, making it the platform's top seller for the month. This performance far surpasses its predecessor's sales figures. Other games like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem also reported strong sales for the month.
Crimson Desert’s Storage Chest Now Has 1000 Slots, As New Patch Also Adds Headgear Visibility
Pearl Abyss has released Patch 1.02.00 for Crimson Desert, significantly increasing the storage chest capacity from 240 to 1000 slots, tied to camp expansion. The update also introduces headgear visibility toggles, new cat armor, and adjusted movement controls, including a classic sprint option. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
I highly recommend these 3 must-play games this weekend across the PS5, Xbox, and PC
This weekend offers a diverse gaming lineup including Tomb Raider I-III Remastered for PlayStation Plus subscribers, Crimson Desert with its improved open-world and combat, and Grand Theft Auto V, which is leaving Xbox Game Pass soon. These titles cater to different tastes, from classic puzzle-platforming to modern open-world epics.
Crimson Desert's latest update makes sure you can always look at Kliff's generic mug and makes running much less annoying
Crimson Desert received a new update that increases private storage to 1000 slots and adds a headgear visibility toggle. The update also introduces new movement control options, 'basic' and 'classic', which affect sprinting and stamina consumption. Additionally, new armor sets for cats have been added.
How to get the Electro-Mecha Longsword in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to obtain the Electro-Mecha Longsword in Crimson Desert by defeating the Machina Knight boss located at Marni's Outpost. The guide breaks down the boss fight into two phases, explaining attack patterns and strategies for both the sword and spear forms, and how to exploit stun mechanics to acquire the weapon.
A new Crimson Desert patch adds the only RPG feature that matters: A hide helmet button
Crimson Desert has received a new patch that includes a highly requested feature allowing players to hide their helmets. This option can be toggled in the game's settings to appear in cutscenes, all the time, only in combat, or not at all. The update was detailed on developer Pearl Abyss's website.
How to complete Alec’s Request in Crimson Desert and catch a Leopard Perch
This guide explains how to complete Alec's Request in Crimson Desert, a Greymane faction quest that involves catching a Leopard Perch. Players need to speak with Alec near the forge after Chapter 3 and then locate the fish, which can be caught with a fishing rod or by hand. The quest requires players to return the fish to Alec without losing or selling it to avoid bugs.
Crimson Desert: Spire of the Stars Puzzle Guide
This guide provides solutions for the Spire of the Stars puzzle in Crimson Desert, which is encountered during Chapter 4 of the main story quest. The puzzle is a key part of the narrative progression.
Crimson Desert: Spire of the Stars Puzzle Guide
This guide for Crimson Desert focuses on its puzzles, acknowledging that while the game may not prioritize story, its narrative is slowly and uniquely told. The author compares the exploration-based gameplay to titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft, suggesting that the core appeal lies in discovery rather than plot.
Crimson Desert’s fast, community-driven updates need to be studied
Crimson Desert is being praised for its rapid, community-driven post-launch updates, with developer Pearl Abyss issuing frequent patches to address player feedback and improve the game. This approach is contrasted with other titles like Starfield, highlighting Pearl Abyss's commitment to fundamental changes and quality-of-life improvements shortly after release.
Crimson Desert patch now available – here's what's new
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, introducing features like Headgear Visibility, expanded private storage up to 1000 slots, and a new Movement Controls option. The update also includes numerous fixes and improvements for gameplay, UI, graphics, and stability across PC and consoles, with specific enhancements for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Saturday Patches
Crimson Desert has received an official patch, with version 1.02.00 being revised on April 4, 2026. The update details are available in the patch notes.
All dyes in Crimson Desert and how to get them
This guide details how to obtain all available dyes in Crimson Desert, a customization feature for armor. The primary method involves building trust with in-game dyers by gifting them cooked meat, which can be sourced and prepared through a specific in-game skill. This free method allows players to acquire a wide variety of colors for their character's gear.
Crimson Desert Review | TheXboxHub
Crimson Desert offers a vast and engaging open world with diverse activities and a chaotic but enjoyable combat system. Despite some narrative disjointedness and minor bugs, the game's exploration and emergent gameplay make it a worthwhile, albeit massive, time investment. The visuals and sound design are impressive, contributing to an ambitious and immersive experience.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.02 Brings Big Quality of Life Improvements, Headgear Toggle, PS5 Pro Upgrade, and More
Crimson Desert patch 1.02 introduces significant quality of life improvements, including a headgear visibility toggle and a substantial increase in private storage slots, expandable up to 1000. The update also adds new movement control options and features an upgraded PSSR sharpening feature for PlayStation 5 Pro, enhancing image quality.
