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[HRK69]

I'm gonna pass. Doing any more puzzles in the Abyss sounds like the last thing I would ever want to do.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I'm gonna pass. Doing any more puzzles in the Abyss sounds like the last thing I would ever want to do.

 

[ValiantInstance]

Am I the only one who actually enjoyed the puzzles then.

 

[Clear]

I'm gonna pass. Doing any more puzzles in the Abyss sounds like the last thing I would ever want to do.

The weird thing is the puzzles from late in the game tend to be much easier than those early on. And I don't mean just because you get familiar with the various tricks, they do tend to be simpler/involve fewer steps.

 

[thief183]

Am I the only one who actually enjoyed the puzzles then.

I loved them, but I made them a little bit at a time, some were really cool.

 

[buenoblue]

So finnished up the campaign this weekend. 140hrs but half that time was spent in Hernand lol. kinda just mainlined after chapter 8 or 9. Could of easlily done anotber 140hrs. Could feel myself burning out so didnt really explore crimson desert or delysia. Enjoyed myself but overall id give it maybe 7.5/10. Really torn on the game. On one hand the world and graphics and content are on another level. But the story and voice acting sucks. Plus i had to look up so many little things because the game doesnt explain remotely what you need to do half the time. The game could of been the game of the generation with better story and writing, but I was left pretty dissapointed overall.

I kind of want to start a new game knowing what i know now lol. I think it would be more enjoyable. But thats crazy talk

 

[Arsic]

Few things:
-What kind of updates have taken place to visuals and performance for ps5 pro since release?

I reinstalled and I opted for performance mode now. Balanced with 120hz wasn't smooth to me. Also, while on this topic, if I enable 120hz mode in games does it render at a lower resolution? If so, should I just stick with performance mode but no 120hz for better visuals?

-Secondly, I got a 5080 recently new rig. I'm only 16 hours into CD on ps5 pro. Is this game a major step up on pc? Is it doing path tracing and other wild stuff to blow me away? Already looks great on pro in performance imo.

 

[Abysse]

Few things:
-What kind of updates have taken place to visuals and performance for ps5 pro since release?

I reinstalled and I opted for performance mode now. Balanced with 120hz wasn't smooth to me. Also, while on this topic, if I enable 120hz mode in games does it render at a lower resolution? If so, should I just stick with performance mode but no 120hz for better visuals?

-Secondly, I got a 5080 recently new rig. I'm only 16 hours into CD on ps5 pro. Is this game a major step up on pc? Is it doing path tracing and other wild stuff to blow me away? Already looks great on pro in performance imo.

Performance, sharpness, LOD, etc. improvements have been made, but many of these improvements were implemented across all platforms. I recommend checking the patch notes. The PC remains the platform with the best graphics thanks to RT+RR. The game doesn't have path tracing.

Crimson Desert – Open-World Action-Adventure | Pearl Abyss

Welcome to the official website of the open-world action-adventure, Crimson Desert.

crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com

The best thing to do is go to YouTube to see the RT of the PC version.

 

[ValiantInstance]

So finnished up the campaign this weekend. 140hrs but half that time was spent in Hernand lol. kinda just mainlined after chapter 8 or 9. Could of easlily done anotber 140hrs. Could feel myself burning out so didnt really explore crimson desert or delysia. Enjoyed myself but overall id give it maybe 7.5/10. Really torn on the game. On one hand the world and graphics and content are on another level. But the story and voice acting sucks. Plus i had to look up so many little things because the game doesnt explain remotely what you need to do half the time. The game could of been the game of the generation with better story and writing, but I was left pretty dissapointed overall.

I kind of want to start a new game knowing what i know now lol. I think it would be more enjoyable. But thats crazy talk

I had a similar experience. I'll go back and finish the other stuff if there's ever a DLC.

 

[geary]

Patch Notes Version 1.09.00
Fellow Greymanes,
Here are the fixes and improvements that have been added this patch.



Major Updates

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This patch adds a controller remapping feature, new pets, and improvements to seed planting, along with various bug fixes and stability improvements.



Update Schedule

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The patch is rolling out across all platforms.
Please refer to the Update section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.



Update

Steam (PC): Patch available now
Steam (Mac): Patch available now



Patch Notes Version 1.09.00

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New Additions

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• Added a controller remapping feature.
• Added approximately 30 species of small animals that can be registered as pets.
• Added new skills for Oongka and Damiane.
  
  • The input command for each skill is the same as Kliff's "Blinding Flash Finisher".(Heavy attack while using Blinding Flash)
• Added animations for picking up and putting down certain pets.

Major Improvements

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Content

• Fixed an issue where checking colors while dyeing and customizing characters was difficult depending on the surrounding light sources.
• Fixed an issue where legendary fish could be donated.
• Fixed an issue where, even after obtaining certain knowledge, some related challenges would not be completed.
• Fixed an issue where "Pond Management" mode could not be entered in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where controls would become unresponsive if the character died after entering the "Pond Management" menu while taking damage.
• Fixed an issue where bears would try to eat fish dropped on the ground but fail to do so.
• As part of ongoing improvements, certain 2D visual assets have been replaced to better align with the game's art direction.

Controls

• Improved farming so that seeds can now be assigned to and used from quickslots.
• Fixed an issue where the player would enter Photo Mode while examining items.
• Fixed an issue where the "Magic Scythe" could not be used if the Inventory was full.
• Fixed an issue where the "Scythe" could not be used in safe zones.
• Fixed an issue where the "Mining Knuckledrill" could not be used while clinging to a wall.

Combat / Action

• [Kliff] Fixed an issue where using "Evasive Kick" while unarmed would not consume Spirit.
• [Kliff] Fixed an issue where "Blinding Flash Finisher" could be used even with insufficient Spirit.
• [Oongka] Adjusted the amount of stagger meter increase from "Quaking Fury".

UI

• Improved the dispatch UI so that comrades with the missions' required skills appear at the top.
• When carrying out a mission repeatedly, "Repeating Mission" now appears in the UI.
• [Keyboard/Mouse] The cursor now disappears when examining documents.
• Fixed an issue where the number of comrades would appear as 0 in the camp resources UI.
• Fixed an issue where the QTE input icon would not appear if certain input options were customized.
• Fixed an issue where the UI would freeze when re-entering the game after being returned to the title screen due to an error in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where the "Clean" interaction input would appear even for fish that cannot be cleaned.

Graphics & Settings

• [PC] Fixed an issue where shadows of some distant objects were not rendered correctly when the "Sun/Moonlight Shadow Effect" option was enabled.
• [Mac] Fixed an issue where "Raytraced Sun/Moon Light Shadows" option was not being applied.

Localization

• Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Others

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• Fixed an issue where audio would play when examining certain documents such as books and bounty notices, if the Voice Language was set to English.
• Fixed an issue where sound effects would not play when cooking with a special cooking tool.
• Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when moving to the "Tree Branch" crafting recipe tab from the crafting UI.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where repeatedly hitting sanctum cores with element-imbued attacks would cause their effects to stack, dropping performance.
• [Damiane] Fixed unnatural animations when evading while falling from a high place.
• Fixed an issue where player landing animations would appear unnatural in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where the animation for putting down a corpse would appear unnatural when interacting with something else while swimming with a corpse.
• Fixed an issue where the equipment would appear transparent when switching to another tool while a tool was drawn.
• Fixed an issue where the player's equipment would switch to another weapon when attacking while certain tools were equipped.

Known Issues

• For known issues, please check the notice below:
  
  • [Crimson Desert Known Issues]

 

[Clear]

Few things:
-What kind of updates have taken place to visuals and performance for ps5 pro since release?

I reinstalled and I opted for performance mode now. Balanced with 120hz wasn't smooth to me. Also, while on this topic, if I enable 120hz mode in games does it render at a lower resolution? If so, should I just stick with performance mode but no 120hz for better visuals?

-Secondly, I got a 5080 recently new rig. I'm only 16 hours into CD on ps5 pro. Is this game a major step up on pc? Is it doing path tracing and other wild stuff to blow me away? Already looks great on pro in performance imo.

Run performance, 4k output, 60hz cap. Pretty sure that's the consensus for the best balanced result. Frame-rate is never going to be locked, load variance is far too great, but on the whole I'd consider it to be decent enough in terms of IQ. 120hz should be better, but I shifted away from it because if I recall I had issues.

 

[Sabejita]

Steam :: Crimson Desert :: Dev Update: June-September 2026 Preview

Fellow Greymanes, Crimson Desert has come this far thanks to the support and feedback you've shared with us since launch. Through this Dev Update, we would like to once again express our deepest appreciation and share a preview of some of the additional features and content that our team is...

steamcommunity.com

Fellow Greymanes,


Crimson Desert has come this far thanks to the support and feedback you've shared with us since launch. Through this Dev Update, we would like to once again express our deepest appreciation and share a preview of some of the additional features and content that our team is currently working on.



We plan to roll these updates out gradually from June through September, and we're preparing them to be enjoyable both for those who have spent many hours in Pywel and for those who are just beginning their journey. Your feedback will continue to be an important reference throughout development, so please continue to share it with us.



Our updates to Pywel do not end with the content and features listed below. We are also hard at work on an upcoming DLC for Crimson Desert, and while we cannot share the details just yet, we are preparing it as a meaningful addition to your journey. We will share more details in the future, so stay tuned.

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■ Story Improvements
We have been carefully reviewing the story-related feedback you have shared with us. To further strengthen the narrative flow of Kliff's journey and to make it more engaging, we are working to refine and improve the coherence of key scenes. We hope these improvements will offer something new even for those who have already experienced Pywel.


■ Re-Blockade Update
Changes are planned for Re-Blockade. A new phase is being developed to make the flow before and after a blockade more natural, along with ways to defend certain strongholds from the threat of invasion. Rewards will also be improved to make the process of liberating strongholds feel more rewarding.



■ New Combat Content
A new combat-focused content will be added, allowing players to prove their true strength as a Greymane. More details will be shared in the future.



■ Cross-Save
We are working on a cross-save feature so that you can continue your journey in Pywel across different platforms. By linking your account, you will be able to share save files across platforms and continue your journey on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.



■ Damiane & Oongka Gameplay Improvements
Damiane and Oongka's overall gameplay experience will be improved. Various adjustments will be made so that all three playable characters can get a share of the spotlight.



■ Quality of Life Improvements for Non-Combat Content
We will continue making improvements to non-combat content, such as trading and farming, to address areas that players have found inconvenient.

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Please note that the features and content above are currently in development, and details may change when the update is released.



We will continue moving forward to make every moment in Pywel special for all players, and we hope you are excited as we are for the journey ahead.



Thank you!



- The Crimson Desert Team

 

[Nankatsu]

So they wanna patch the story, uh?

I'm not sure if I should keep playing or wait now.

I'm on chapter 7 and I still have no idea what's going on.

 

[thief183]

as I said some posts ago, I was totally expecting this, I don't see the point to be honest, the game is really good and the ppl who were interested already played it.

 

[ValiantInstance]

as I said some posts ago, I was totally expecting this, I don't see the point to be honest, the game is really good and the ppl who were interested already played it.

Their relentless attitude to polishing the game should be appreciated though. They could've easily took the money and bounced after a few patches.

 

[thief183]

Their relentless attitude to polishing the game should be appreciated though. They could've easily took the money and bounced after a few patches.

Yeah, they are doing an awesome job, I'm just saying that I'd love for them to have a huge comeback from the critics, but I don't see that happening, not in the short term.