Crimson Desert Expands Content While Teasing Substantive DLC
Crimson Desert continues to receive frequent updates, adding minigames, pets, and mount options. Pearl Abyss is prioritizing game improvements before focusing on upcoming downloadable content. The DLC is expected to be substantially different from the base game's scope.
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Crimson Moon Marries Diablo and Dark Souls for a Bloody, Breezy Good Time | IGN Preview
Crimson Moon aims to blend elements of Diablo and Dark Souls, focusing on engaging combat with potential roguelike and loot mechanics. Developer Probably Monsters hopes to create a compelling experience that, while not entirely novel, offers a satisfying gameplay loop.
New Crimson Desert patch lets you hoard 100 pets and gives you more chainsaw access
A new patch for Crimson Desert significantly increases the pet registration limit to 100, up from 30, with new reward items. While only 50 pets can be summoned simultaneously, this update further solidifies the game's comparison to a single-player MMO. Additionally, playable characters Damiane and Oongka can now equip the mining drill and chainsaw.
Crimson Desert DLC "will be substantively different" to the main game, Pearl Abyss PR lead teases
Pearl Abyss PR lead Will Powers teased that the upcoming DLC for Crimson Desert will be "substantively different" from the base game in scope, scale, or size. The developer, known for its live service approach with Black Desert, continues to provide frequent free updates for Crimson Desert while working on the paid expansion.
Crimson Desert’s Next Six Months Could Change Everything
Pearl Abyss is actively evolving Crimson Desert through a new roadmap, focusing on player suggestions and long-term value. Recent updates have improved systems like Re-Blockade, added new minigames, and introduced more engaging mount mechanics. Future plans include narrative refinement, story improvements, and upcoming DLC, all aimed at transforming the player experience and making the game more meaningful.
I stop looking for 5 seconds and now Crimson Desert has pinball and a rideable wyvern
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.10.00 for Crimson Desert, introducing several new features including a pinball minigame, a rideable wyvern that can be grown by feeding it, and a rideable Kuku Bird Chick. The update also adds an Orb Roll minigame and a Marni Token Exchange for players to acquire various in-game items.
Yet another new Crimson Desert update is here, and this one adding Pinball, because of course
Pearl Abyss has released another update for Crimson Desert, version 1.10.00, which adds new minigames like Pinball and Orb Roll, improvements to the Re-Blockade feature, and new mounts and pets. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, with a Mac App Store version in progress. The article also notes the game's commercial success and plans for DLC.
Crimson Desert Has a Pinball Minigame Now Because of Course It Does
Crimson Desert received a new update that includes several quality-of-life improvements and adds a pinball minigame. The update also makes the Wyvern available as a mount.
Crimson Desert DLC Teased
Pearl Abyss has provided a development update for Crimson Desert, its open-world action-adventure game, outlining plans for June through September 2026. The update also teases that development is actively underway for the game's first downloadable content (DLC).
Crimson Desert DLC officially in the works, but several improvement updates get priority
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that downloadable content for Crimson Desert is officially in development. However, the company is prioritizing several improvement updates for the game before focusing on the DLC.
Here’s what to watch for in Crimson Desert’s June to September updates
Pearl Abyss has detailed upcoming updates for Crimson Desert, scheduled between June and September. These updates will focus on narrative refinements, improved gameplay for characters Damiane and Oongka, new combat challenges, a rework of the Re-Blockade system, and quality-of-life improvements for trading and farming. Cross-save support for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox is also in development, with DLC planned but details currently scarce.
Crimson Desert takes around 250 hours to complete, and if that's not meaty enough for you, good news: DLC is coming
Pearl Abyss has announced that downloadable content (DLC) is in development for Crimson Desert. While details are scarce, the company stated the DLC will be a meaningful addition to the game, which is estimated to take around 250 hours to complete. Further information will be shared in the future.
Crimson Desert DLC is on the way, as Pearl Abyss clues us in on the next few months of updates
Pearl Abyss has announced that an upcoming DLC for Crimson Desert is in development, promising a meaningful addition to the game. The studio also detailed upcoming updates focusing on refining narrative coherence, improving playable characters Damiane and Oongka, enhancing the re-blockading feature, and adding cross-save functionality for PC.
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 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.
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'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.
Crimson Desert’s new patch finally adds pets, controller remapping, and farming improvements – find out what else is new
Crimson Desert's latest update, version 1.09.00, is now available on PC and Mac, introducing full controller remapping, approximately 30 new collectible pet species, and farming improvements allowing seeds to be assigned directly to quickslots. The patch also includes combat adjustments, UI enhancements, visual fixes, and numerous stability improvements and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert Gets More Pets, Controller Button Rebinding, Fixes in Latest Update
Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Crimson Desert, introducing controller button remapping and approximately 30 new pet species. The update also includes various fixes for in-game content, UI, and graphics, including improvements to ray tracing settings on PC and Mac. While the patch is live on PC and Mac, console users will receive it after a short rollout period.
Crimson Desert’s Latest Update Is Better Than Expected
Crimson Desert has received its latest update, patch 1.08, which introduces several significant changes and improvements. Key additions include a dedicated tool slot, the ability to construct ponds for fish, and the introduction of new small animals like a baby Wyvern. The update also enhances gameplay with new firearm options for Kliff, improved UI features like reassignable input keys, and graphical enhancements such as ray-traced sun/moon light shadows.
Crimson Desert's latest patch adds 20 new types of small animal and then hands Kliff a shotgun
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, introducing 20 new small animal species and new weapons like muskets and shotguns. The update also adds a dedicated item slot for tools, new ponds for fishing, and the ability to tame and ride baby wyverns as mounts. Further improvements include adjustments to photo mode, controls, and fish traps.
