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Crimson Desert’s Difficulty Settings and Distant Scenery Improvements Update Drops This Week
Pearl Abyss is releasing a significant update for Crimson Desert this week, which will include new difficulty settings, inventory category tabs, and improvements to distant scenery quality. The update also adds keyboard/mouse and controller presets, following recent additions like Intel Arc GPU support. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
10 Best open world RPGs to play in 2026, from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Elden Ring
This ranking highlights the 10 best open-world RPGs available on modern platforms, emphasizing games that create immersive worlds players won't want to leave. The list includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Elden Ring, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with descriptions of their unique 'vibes' and gameplay experiences.
Crimson Desert Sales Hit 5m in Under a Month
Crimson Desert has surpassed five million sales in under a month since its release. The open-world action RPG, developed and published by Pearl Abyss, achieved this milestone shortly after reaching four million sales earlier in the month. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Gothic 3 Classic revealed for Nintendo Switch 2
THQ is planning to release Gothic 3 Classic on the Nintendo Switch 2, with physical versions arriving on November 24, 2026. This open-world action game, originally launched in 2006, will follow previous entries in the series that were released on the original Nintendo Switch. The upcoming release will integrate the Community Patch 1.75 and offer gameplay improvements, a tailored gamepad UI, and optimized performance.
The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Director is Comfortable With Comparisons to The Witcher 3
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, game director for Rebel Wolves' upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, is comfortable with comparisons to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, citing his own past work on the latter and Cyberpunk 2077. He expressed confidence in the game's unique story-driven, open-world design and the studio's vision to push AAA RPG boundaries while maintaining a small, communicative team size.
A24’s Elden Ring Movie Begins Filming with Alex Garland and George R.R. Martin
A24 has begun production on an Elden Ring movie, written and directed by Alex Garland and produced by George R.R. Martin. The film adaptation of FromSoftware's acclaimed open-world RPG aims to capture the game's essence with a focus on artistic vision and faithful storytelling. Filming is underway in London, with a cast including Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, and Nick Offerman.
Crimson Desert Review - Thumb Culture
Pearl Abyss's open-world RPG, Crimson Desert, is now available on Steam and PlayStation 5. This review explores the vast world of Pywel, offering a look at the finished product after a previous preview.
Crimson Desert Will Let You Choose Your Punishment
Pearl Abyss has announced upcoming difficulty settings for Crimson Desert, allowing players to choose between easy, normal, and hard modes. The open-world action RPG, which has sold over 4 million copies since its March 19 launch on consoles and PC, will also receive new combat-focused content. This update aims to cater to a wider range of player skills and address community feedback regarding challenging boss encounters.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Review
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world action RPG inspired by the anime series, featuring co-op raids and multiverse exploration. Gameplay shown on PlayStation 5 utilizes Unreal Engine 5, highlighting large-scale boss battles and travel across Britannia.
Genshin Impact No Longer Playable on PS4 as Support Officially Ends
Genshin Impact has officially ended support for the PlayStation 4 with the release of its 'Luna VI' update. Players can continue their progress on PlayStation 5 or other platforms by using the same account, as all game data is saved server-side. HoYoverse has shifted focus to more modern hardware, benefiting future development of the popular open-world RPG.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN SCORES NO. 1 GLOBAL RANKING ON PLAYSTATION® STORE FREE-TO-PLAY CHARTS
Netmarble announced that its open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, ranked No. 1 on the PlayStation Store free-to-play charts for March 2026 across major regions. The game also performed well on Steam. A new update introduced an original hero, Daisy, and various gameplay improvements.
Impurity – Dark Fantasy Open World RPG with Colony Management Revealed
Incurso Studios has announced Impurity, a dark fantasy open-world RPG featuring third-person combat, survival mechanics, and colony management. Players will explore a brutal world, build and defend a settlement, recruit companions, and make choices that shape the colony's future. Impurity is set to release on Steam for Windows.
Crimson Desert fans are running into a weird bloodthisty problem
Some dedicated players of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert are finding the open-world RPG has become too peaceful after hundreds of hours, with many enemies cleared from certain areas. This makes it difficult for players to test endgame builds and upgraded gear, raising questions about long-term world behavior.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Is Revitalizing the Dark Fantasy RPG Genre
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is revitalizing the dark fantasy RPG genre by offering a gritty, unpredictable first-person open-world experience reminiscent of early 2010s classics. Despite some technical imperfections on consoles, its deep lore, impactful choices, flexible combat, and strong atmosphere make it a distinctive adventure for players seeking a challenging and morally complex world.
Crimson Desert Players Are Finding Their Way Into A Surprisingly Detailed Outer Space
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a detailed outer space environment accessible through a mod that allows infinite aerial stabbing. This discovery highlights Pearl Abyss's attention to detail, even in areas not intended for normal gameplay. The game has also recently addressed player feedback on quality-of-life features and apologized for the use of AI-generated art.
Arknights Endfield Dev Says PS5 Players Want More Than a Genshin Impact Clone
The developers of Arknights Endfield are focused on differentiating their game from similar titles like Genshin Impact by incorporating automation and factory-building elements. Lead developer Ryan explained that this approach aims to provide a unique player experience, encouraging more character combinations and longer engagement times compared to other open-world RPG gacha games.
"When we are going to make an open-world RPG, it's better played on high-end PCs": Arknights Endfield lead says it's a good thing "the player base of high-end PC gaming is increasing"
Ryan, lead for Hypergryph's Arknights: Endfield, believes high-end PC gaming is crucial for the success of open-world RPGs, noting the increasing player base in regions like Japan and China. He suggests that while mobile game growth is slowing, PC platforms are becoming more vital for complex titles like Arknights: Endfield, especially in a market influenced by games like Genshin Impact.
Crimson Desert Patch Tries To Make Storage Less Frustrating
Pearl Abyss has released Patch Version 1.02.00 for Crimson Desert, significantly increasing private storage capacity from 240 to a maximum of 1000 slots by expanding the Greymane's camp. This update also introduces a Headgear Visibility option, improved explosive barrel visibility, and new movement control settings, aiming to address player frustrations with inventory management since the game's launch.
Crimson Desert is still the best-selling new game on Steam after 2 weeks, and its user reviews have jumped to 85% positive as more players get past the weak opening
Crimson Desert has become the best-selling new game on Steam two weeks after its release, with user reviews improving to 85% positive. Developer Pearl Abyss has addressed player feedback regarding controls and mount permanence through updates, contributing to the game's resurgence in popularity and sales.
Gorgeous Open-World RPG’s PS5-Exclusive Features Detailed in Trailer
Bethesda has detailed the exclusive features coming to Starfield on PlayStation 5, including DualSense controller integration and visual modes for the PlayStation 5 Pro. The game launches on PlayStation 5 on April 7, 2026, alongside the 'Free Lanes' update, which adds significant improvements to space travel, customization, and outposts. A new DLC, 'Terran Armada,' will also be available, introducing a new story and companion.
