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Crimson Desert Address Overlapping Footstep Sounds, Animation Stutter, and Other Bugs With New Patch
Pearl Abyss has released Patch 1.17.00 for Crimson Desert, addressing numerous bugs including overlapping footstep sounds, animation stutter, and issues with quick slots and headgear effects. The update also fixes map icon and trade route anomalies, and localization errors. Future updates are planned through September, with potential additions like story improvements, New Game Plus, and paid DLC. The company is also evaluating a potential Nintendo Switch port.
Viture’s New Pro 2 XR Glasses Want To Be The Ones You Can Wear For Hours
Viture has officially revealed its new Pro 2 Extended Reality (XR) glasses, designed for extended wear with a focus on comfort and portability. These glasses feature 1080p 120Hz video transmission, Sony micro-OLED lenses with 1,600 nits peak brightness, and advanced optics to reduce eye strain and chromatic aberration. Viture also announced the Mobile Mini Dock for $99, which can function as a USB-C hub or connect to consoles like the Switch 2. Both the Pro 2 glasses and the dock will be available starting August 6.
What happens after GTA 6?
The article argues that the era of the Western blockbuster game, heavily reliant on pushing graphical fidelity and realism, is ending, with Grand Theft Auto 6 potentially being the last of its kind. It suggests that while GTA 6 will be a massive success, its focus on hyper-realism may not resonate as strongly with players as it once did, especially as hardware costs rise and other games find success through unique art styles and gameplay innovation. The author posits that future game development may shift towards more diverse and complex experiences rather than an endless pursuit of graphical realism.
Morning Patches
Several games have received recent updates and patches. Blade & Soul NEO features a Treasure Chest of Sundering, Crimson Desert released version 1.16.04, Hunt: Showdown's 'Road to Hell' Chapter 3 is live, and Lies of P has also received an update.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.16 – 10 New Gameplay Changes
Crimson Desert's latest patch, version 1.16, introduces significant overhauls to the trading system, including 133 new trading posts, revamped profit margins, and wagon routes displayed on the minimap. The update also adds new trade goods, improves wagon workshop functionality, and integrates a trade tab on the world map for better market navigation. Additionally, the patch includes graphical enhancements with updated AMD FSR support for RDNA 3 GPUs and improvements to ray generation, alongside various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements for gameplay.
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Pearl Abyss has significantly enhanced the trading system in Crimson Desert with a new update, introducing 133 new trading posts and 28 new trade goods. The system now incorporates supply and demand mechanics, affecting prices based on quantity sold and location accessibility. Players can also better manage inventory and view market prices and routes on the map.
Crimson Desert Update Revamps Trading With 133 New Posts, 24 New High-Value Goods, and More
Crimson Desert's latest patch, version 1.16.00, overhauls the trading system with 133 new trading posts, 24 new high-value goods, and increased profits. Wagons will no longer disappear after deliveries to royal trading posts, and their prices have been quadrupled. Pearl Abyss also committed to further support in August and September, including story improvements.
Crimson Desert's latest patch is good news for all you moneygrubs, as it adds in a bounty of new trading posts and goods to pawn off
Crimson Desert has received a new update focused on enhancing the game's trading system. The patch introduces 133 new trading posts, adjusts the types and quantities of goods available, and increases profits at more remote locations. Additionally, 24 new high-value goods and four new regular goods have been added, with improvements to stacking and selling individual trade items.
Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold
PC gaming on Steam in 2026 shows a strong trend of innovative indie titles like Palworld thriving, while traditional AAA games struggle to gain traction. Despite industry layoffs, unique projects from smaller teams are resonating with players, contrasting with the performance of recent AAA releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Saturday Patches
Crimson Desert has received an official patch update to version 1.16.00. Separately, an unofficial PC port has been released for the PlayStation 1 classic Syphon Filter.
Crimson Desert adds 133 new trading posts and overhauls the in-game economy with supply and demand
Pearl Abyss has updated Crimson Desert with a significant economy overhaul, introducing 133 new trading posts and mechanics that simulate supply and demand. This update aims to make trading a more profitable and engaging aspect of the game, with prices fluctuating based on local sales and remote locations offering higher profits. The changes have generated mixed reactions from players, with some expressing excitement for the improved system.
Crimson Desert update overhauls the game's economy with 133 new trading posts and trade goods that change in price
Crimson Desert has received a significant update overhauling its in-game economy with 133 new trading posts and dynamic pricing. Developer Pearl Abyss has introduced new trade goods, adjusted prices based on supply and demand, and added features like a 'Claim Bank Strongbox' for investing bonds. The update also includes map filters to help players navigate the expanded trading network.
Crimson Desert player tags along with a flying clay pot to the end of the world
A player in Crimson Desert discovered a glitch where a flying clay pot allowed them to travel to the edge of the game's world. The player followed the pot, eventually reaching an invisible barrier that triggered a 'cannot enter this region' message before a red fog consumed the screen, returning the player to a safe area.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced proves open-world games were already the perfect size 13 years ago
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced is highlighted as a successful example of open-world game design, demonstrating that density and focused mechanics are more effective than sheer size. The article contrasts its balanced scope with larger, more mechanically overloaded games, suggesting a return to more curated open-world experiences is desirable.
Nexus Mods Wants To Replace Modding Frustration With One-Click Simplicity
Nexus Mods, led by Victor Folmann, plans to overhaul its platform to simplify the modding process for PC games. The site aims to move away from treating mods as simple files and instead manage them as complex systems, making installation and maintenance easier for users. This initiative seeks to reduce user frustration and improve the overall modding experience, drawing inspiration from services like Spotify for ease of use and GitHub for powerful toolsets.
Sony May Have the Data on Its Side, but It’s Still Losing the Digital-Only Argument
Sony's decision to move to digital-only games by 2028 has faced significant backlash, with consumers concerned about game preservation and the loss of physical media. Despite this, the company has remained largely silent, possibly anticipating the reaction and relying on declining physical sales data. The article questions the long-term viability of an all-digital future, citing potential issues with online infrastructure and the importance of physical media for certain markets and consumer preferences.
The new open-world RPG climbing Steam is the biggest surprise since Crimson Desert: huge, pretty, and only $30
DragonSword: Awakening, an open-world action RPG from developer Hound13, has launched on Steam to positive reviews, achieving 90% positive feedback after over 4,600 player reviews. Despite a complicated development history involving publisher disputes and a last-minute delay, the game is praised for its premium pricing model, avoiding gacha mechanics, and offering a vast amount of content for $30. It has seen strong concurrent player numbers on Steam, running on Unreal Engine 5.
Crimson Desert Update Changes the Mace of Ambition’s Location, Fixes Crops Not Growing and More
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert focused on bug fixes and gameplay improvements, rather than new content. The patch addresses issues such as transparent bosses, crops not growing, and problems with gear saving. It also changes the location of the Mace of Ambition for easier acquisition and fixes several combat and control-related bugs.
The MOP Up: Warframe recaps the reveals of TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has released a recap of TennoCon 2026, detailing new reveals such as the Origin System and gameplay in the Tau system. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Pax Dei, The Planet Crafter's console launch, Fortnite's new skin, and content additions for Myth of Empires, Mu Online, EVE Frontier, MechWarrior Online Legends, The Finals, Crimson Desert, Orna, DayZ, and Scars of Honor.
Morning Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent updates for several games, including "007 First Light - Update #1: Behind Enemy Lines," "Caribbean Legend - 1.9 Shipshape Update," and "Crimson Desert - Patch Notes Version 1.15.00." It also mentions "Follow Us - Big Update & The Future of the Game" and "Sea of..."