Pearl Abyss deployed a major patch, version 1.01.00, for Crimson Desert over the weekend. The update adds five new summonable mounts, improves movement controls, and addresses numerous player complaints. It is available now on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, with Epic Games Store and Mac App Store versions to follow.
Pearl Abyss surprised players by releasing Crimson Desert's version 1.01.00 update on a weekend, bringing substantial improvements beyond mere bug fixes. Key additions include five new mounts obtainable after completing certain conditions, a Refinement Token for easier equipment upgrades up to Stage 4, and a 'Make Now' function for instant cooking and crafting. The patch also introduces chests with materials in Pywel and wholesale grocer NPCs at regional farms, enhancing resource gathering with quicker knowledge acquisition from shops in three seconds flat. Loading times have been reduced for Abyss Traces travel and respawns after death, while pets now stay closer in combat and loot properly. Stability fixes address crashes across PC, consoles, and Mac, including frame drops in the Crowcaller battle and screen noise during long sessions. PlayStation 5 gains a 'Fixed 4K Output' option for sharper visuals, enabled by default. Controls see major tweaks: sprinting now maintains speed with taps or holds, Flight stamina consumption drops, and Aerial Stab balances fun with stamina costs per use. Keyboard/mouse users benefit from precise inventory clicks and Axiom Force controls. Quests fix blockers like disappearing targets in 'Missing Companion' or totems in 'Dance with the Devil'. Pearl Abyss responded to feedback on wonky controls and issues like cows not following during herding or attacking NPCs with trees not registering as crimes. Fans on Reddit hailed the changes as huge improvements, noting quirky fixes that show developer attentiveness.