Pearl Abyss has responded to player complaints about Crimson Desert's control scheme by announcing a forthcoming patch. The developer acknowledged issues with unintuitive inputs and keyboard-and-mouse setups.
Crimson Desert, recently launched by Pearl Abyss, has drawn criticism for its control scheme, described as unintuitive and baffling. Players have highlighted odd input combinations, such as requiring both a shoulder button and trigger for a single attack, as demonstrated in a video by CohhCarnage. Keyboard-and-mouse users face similar problems, including sprint bound to the Shift key, which requires mashing and may trigger Sticky Keys or strain fingers during extended play, according to PC Gamer observations referenced in the coverage. > “Since launch, we have been listening closely to your feedback and doing our best to make improvements to the game,” Pearl Abyss stated in its notice. “In particular, we are aware of the discomfort many players have experienced with the controls, and we are currently preparing a patch to address this.” The developer also apologised for not providing a satisfactory control scheme for keyboard-and-mouse players: > “Please know we are taking your feedback seriously and working to improve your gameplay experience as quickly as possible.” No timeline for the patch was specified, but Pearl Abyss emphasised swift action. The notice did not address separate player discoveries of alleged AI art in the game.