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How to steal in Crimson Desert
Players need to equip a mask to steal items in Crimson Desert. Masks can be purchased from the Back Alley Shop in Hernand for 10 coppers, obtained by completing Jeffrey's Bounty quest in Chapter 2, or looted from bandits. Equipping a mask enables the steal function, but players must remain hidden until a timer runs out and will lose Contribution points.
How to get Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert's Abyss Artifacts function as skill points, used to enhance stats or unlock abilities. Players can acquire them by defeating enemies, completing main quests, finding Abyss Cressets, achieving specific feats, purchasing from secret shops or Witch's Lair, and completing Sealed Abyss Artifact Challenges. These artifacts are crucial for character progression and weapon refinement.
How to beat Marnie's Excavatron in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to defeat Marnie's Excavatron, a boss in Crimson Desert, particularly for players progressing through Chapter 2's Stolen Quarry quest. The article highlights using the Level 3 Force Palm skill to stun the boss, allowing for safe damage windows. It also provides tips for avoiding its drill attacks and managing other enemies in the arena.
How to use Abyss Cores in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert features Abyss Cores, which are equipment mods for weapons and armor that require specific vendors called Witches to install. Players can find Witches by progressing through the main campaign to Chapter 5, with the first one, Elowen, located in The Witchwoods. Installing and removing these cores is free, but creating new sockets for them incurs a cost.
How to open the Bluemont Manor Strongboxes
This guide details how to solve the Bluemont Manor Strongboxes in Crimson Desert. The first strongbox requires aligning an owl picture by pressing four buttons, while the second involves adjusting five segmented wheels to set piston levels. Successfully opening the strongboxes rewards players with in-game items like the Oath of Darkness earring and a Crafted Gold Necklace.
How to fix the Thinker's Meadow Abyss Nexus in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to repair the broken Thinker's Meadow Abyss Nexus fast travel point in Crimson Desert. Players must complete specific faction quests, including liberating Karin Quarry and defeating Marni's Excavatron, and acquire the Kuku Pot item. The guide details the steps to extract a relic, use a special skill, and ultimately restore the fast travel point.
Tofer.A Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Tofer.A, a recognized pop-culture expert and retro gaming enthusiast, has been announced as a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will feature Tofer.A's performance on June 20th, alongside other guests and activities. The article also briefly mentions recent releases and updates for games like The Coin Game, Mabinogi, The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Do yourself a favour in Crimson Desert and play the game with a controller
This article argues that Crimson Desert is best played with a controller despite its PC origins, due to clunky and awkward keyboard controls. While controller play has its own issues with button mapping, it offers a more accessible experience for actions like healing and sprinting compared to the keyboard's demanding inputs and potential for sticky key activation.
Mabinogi’s 18th Anniversary Celebration Live Through April 9
Nexon America is celebrating Mabinogi's 18th anniversary with in-game events and rewards running until April 9. The celebration includes a special story questline, mini-games, daily and weekly challenges, and surprise login bonuses. The article also briefly mentions new demos and releases for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Oceaneers.
The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Steam Demo Live
A new Steam demo titled "Honey, I Shrunk the Detectives" is now available for The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon, allowing players to experience a special case where the main characters are shrunk to mouse size. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for Crimson Desert, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Oceaneers, and MapleStory M.
Crimson Desert Launching Worldwide Today
Pearl Abyss' open-world action RPG Crimson Desert has launched globally today, featuring detailed environments and challenging boss battles. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ASUS ROG Ally. The article also briefly mentions recent releases and updates for Persona 5: The Phantom X, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Oceaneers, MapleStory M, and a MapleStory collaboration with One Punch Man.
Crimson Desert Reviews Trigger 28% Pearl Abyss Stock Crash
Pearl Abyss experienced a 28% stock crash following mixed reviews for their seven-year developed game, Crimson Desert. Despite praise for graphics and combat, criticisms regarding controls and depth led to a Metacritic score of 78, significantly impacting investor sentiment and highlighting the volatile relationship between artistic vision and market expectations in the gaming industry.
Crimson Desert review - a beautiful mishmash of gaming nonsense - Metro
Crimson Desert is a graphically impressive open-world game with fascinating exploration, though it falls short of being an all-time classic. The title offers a visually stunning experience but is described as a "mishmash of gaming nonsense."
A New Fantasy Journey Begins In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert, developed and published by Pearl Abyss, has launched today for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The open-world action-adventure game features deep storytelling, combat freedom, and a vast, dangerous world. It is a premium release and not available on Game Pass.
Long-Awaited PS5 Open World Game Gets Strong Reviews
Crimson Desert, a highly anticipated open-world game for PlayStation 5, has launched to mixed but generally strong reviews, averaging 80 on OpenCritic. Critics praise its vast world and extensive content but note issues with mechanics and narrative cohesion. Despite some divisive opinions, the game is recognized for its unique blend of fantasy, steampunk, and sci-fi elements.
Crimson Desert review - a beautiful mishmash of gaming nonsense - Metro
Crimson Desert is a visually impressive game that may divide players, with some reviews highlighting its potential to be polarizing. The reviewer expresses disappointment over the lack of console gameplay videos for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, preferring to play on console despite acknowledging PC's superior visual potential.
"We all have not forgotten Cyberpunk 2077": Crimson Desert fans worry for the RPG's console editions after review no-show joins disappointing 30fps PS5 showcase
Fans are expressing concern over the console performance of Crimson Desert following a disappointing PlayStation 5 showcase and a lack of non-PC reviews. Despite a generally positive PC Metacritic score, the absence of ratings for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 has led to comparisons with Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, with some users reporting that physical discs are not yet functional.
All Crimson Desert Twitch Drops and how to get them
This guide details how to obtain free in-game items for Crimson Desert through Twitch Drops. Two separate campaigns run from March 19 to April 2, offering various cosmetic and utility items for watching participating streams and linking accounts. Rewards are claimed via Twitch Inventory and redeemed through a website, with specific instructions for Steam, Epic Games, and console players.
Sony's new PSSR update has me wanting a PS5 Pro more than ever, so here's the deal I'm going for
Sony has released a new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) update for the PS5 Pro, enhancing visual clarity and performance in supported games. The author expresses a desire to upgrade to the PS5 Pro due to these improvements, noting available discounts and bundle deals that make the console more accessible. The update is rolling out in phases, and not all games will immediately support the new technology.
Once and former MMO Crimson Desert officially launches as a singleplayer RPG blockbuster today
Pearl Abyss has officially launched Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure game, on March 19. Originally announced as an MMO, the game has transitioned to a single-player experience and is available for $70 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a seamless open world, fluid combat, and flexible character progression, with over 3 million wishlists recorded.