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Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel.

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Patch Notes Version 1.13.01

Changed
  • Improved frame rates in certain environments
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when riding a bear
  • Fixed an issue where characters would occasionally be rendered incorrectly on consoles and AMD-based systems
  • Fixed an issue where Oongka would not follow Kliff during certain main quest cutscenes
  • Fixed an issue where rewards for completing certain challenges were not given
  • Fixed an issue where the Hoenmark Ruins could not be liberated
  • Fixed an issue where the amount of feed in the feed bin would not decrease even when livestock on the ranch were eating near it

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

Update Schedule


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

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Patch Details


  • Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when riding a bear.

  • Fixed an issue where characters would occasionally be rendered incorrectly on consoles and AMD-based systems.

  • Fixed an issue where Oongka would not follow Kliff during certain main quest cutscenes.

  • Fixed an issue where rewards for completing certain challenges were not given.

  • Fixed an issue where the Hoenmark Ruins could not be liberated.

  • Fixed an issue where the amount of feed in the feed bin would not decrease even when livestock on the ranch were eating near it.

  • Improved an issue where frame rates would drop in certain environments.

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Patch Notes Version 1.12.02

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the game would frequently crash when the resolution was set to 1080p (FHD) with AMD RX 5000 Series graphics cards
  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash when using Photo Mode after turning off HDR while it was on
  • Fixed an issue where certain areas of the ocean were classified as "No Fishing Zones"

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

Update Schedule


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

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Patch Details 1.12.02


  • Fixed an issue where the game would frequently crash when the resolution was set to 1080p (FHD) with AMD RX 5000 Series graphics cards.

  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash when using Photo Mode after turning off HDR while it was on.

  • Fixed an issue where certain areas of the ocean were classified as "No Fishing Zones."

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Patch Notes Version 1.12.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where furniture placed outdoors disappeared in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not climb onto moving objects in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where lighting on glass materials appeared unnatural.
  • Fixed an issue where terrain on the path to the Sanctum of Faith was floating in the air.
  • Fixed an issue where Skunky would disappear when placed down in camp.

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

Update Schedule


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

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Patch Details 1.12.01


  • Fixed an issue where furniture placed outdoors disappeared in certain situations.

  • Fixed an issue where players could not climb onto moving objects in certain situations.

  • Fixed an issue where lighting on glass materials appeared unnatural.

  • Fixed an issue where terrain on the path to the Sanctum of Faith was floating in the air.

  • Fixed an issue where Skunky would disappear when placed down in camp.

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Patch Notes Version 1.11.00

Added
  • Added new challenges that allow you to register more pets
  • You can now register up to 100 pets
  • Added reward items for the existing pet challenge that increases the number of pets you can register
  • Added a dedicated map icon for baby wyverns
  • Damiane and Oongka can now equip the Mining Drill and Chainsaw
  • Shopkeepers will begin collecting and reselling lost rare equipment
  • Rare equipment obtained from treasure chests, quests, and other methods can now be purchased from shops if lost
  • Buttons for opening Inventory, Map, Skills, Journal, and Photo Mode can now be assigned
  • Flower Basket has been added to the Hernand Provisioner's Shop
  • Ranged Weapons of the World - Bows, Vol. I has been added to the Hernand Equipment Shop
Changed
  • You can only summon up to 50 pets at camp even if you have more than 50 pets registered
  • Improved the pinball minigame and lowered its difficulty
  • Adjusted the ball to move with a slightly heavier feel
  • Adjusted the positions of pins and removed some fixed pins
  • Adjusted the force and launch angle when the ball is launched from the portal
  • Improved pets so that their names are kept when they grow
  • Kuku bird eggs and Wyvern eggs are no longer stackable
  • Improved mounts so that they are no longer summoned in dangerous zones
  • Improved Wyvern mounts so that players can use Axiom Force to mount them without learning Back Hang
Fixed
  • Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would pass through walls

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

Major Updates


This patch adds new challenges that let you register more pets, along with various bug fixes and stability improvements.

Update Schedule


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

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New Additions


  • Added new challenges that allow you to register more pets.

  • You can now register up to 100 pets.

  • However, you can only summon up to 50 pets at camp even if you have more than 50 pets registered.

  • Added reward items for the existing pet challenge that increases the number of pets you can register.

  • If you have already completed the relevant challenge, you will receive the items retroactively.

  • Added a dedicated map icon for baby wyverns.

  • [Damiane/Oongka] Can now equip the Mining Drill and Chainsaw.

  • The Iron Eagle and Phoenix can now equip the "Sigil of Valor." (Removed: 2026/06/12)

Major Improvements


Content

  • Shopkeepers will begin collecting and reselling lost rare equipment.

  • Rare equipment obtained from treasure chests, quests, and other methods can now be purchased from shops if lost.

  • These items will be sold at a higher price than their original value.

  • Lost equipment will become available in shops within 7 days of being lost.

  • Improved the pinball minigame and lowered its difficulty.

  • Adjusted the ball to move with a slightly heavier feel.

  • Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would pass through walls.

  • Adjusted the positions of pins and removed some fixed pins.

  • Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would often get stuck in the upper-left area.

  • Adjusted the force and launch angle when the ball is launched from the portal.

  • Fixed an issue where the ball would fall when bounced off the launcher.

  • Fixed an issue where the Sigil of Solidarity could not be used in certain situations.

  • Improved pets so that their names are kept when they grow.

  • Fixed an issue where the wyvern would be summoned in an unmountable state.

  • Kuku bird eggs and Wyvern eggs are no longer stackable.

  • Improved mounts so that they are no longer summoned in dangerous zones.

  • Improved foul detection in the duel minigame.

Controls

  • \ Buttons for opening Inventory, Map, Skills, Journal, and Photo Mode can now be assigned.

  • Fixed an issue where dismounting from a wyvern midair would cause the player to automatically remount it.

  • Fixed an issue where certain housing items could not be moved after being taken out in Housing Mode.

Combat / Action

  • [Damiane/Oongka] Fixed an issue where the amount of Spirit recovered did not increase even after leveling up "Focus."

  • Improved Wyvern mounts so that players can use "Axiom Force" to mount them without learning "Back Hang."

  • Adjusted the attack patterns of Golem monsters.

  • Improved "Explosive Evasive Shot" and "Multishot" so that additional effects trigger when using them with special arrows equipped.

UI

  • Improved images for certain animals, Knowledge entries, and Guides.

  • Fixed an issue where names of animals would appear as ??? at the Rancher's Shop.

  • Fixed an issue where the experience UI would not appear after feeding a pet.

Localization

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

Others


  • \ Fixed an issue where using "Scatter Shot" while clinging to a wall would not consume any cannonballs.

  • Fixed an issue where the bonus yield effect did not function properly when using the drill while clinging to a wall.

  • Fixed an issue where the "Depth of Field" could not be disabled in Photo Mode.

  • Fixed an issue where Blackstar and wyverns would walk into water in certain situations.

  • Fixed an issue where attacking with a wyvern on land would consume an excessive amount of stamina.

  • "Flower Basket" has been added to the Hernand Provisioner's Shop, and "Ranged Weapons of the World - Bows, Vol. I" has been added to the Hernand Equipment Shop.

  • Fixed an issue where feeding would consume two food items on Hard difficulty.

  • The Knowledge entry for "Irkyn" can now be obtained after completing the quest to repair the kiln at the Kilnden Workshop.

Known Issues


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Patch Notes Version 1.10.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes crash during teleportation through Abyss Nexuses or during combat
  • Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes crash while hatching eggs near the Wyvern's Cradle
  • Fixed an issue where movement could be blocked by small animals and certain effects
  • Fixed an issue where some animals would not spawn
  • Fixed an issue where filter categories would reset when sorting Mission Dispatches
  • Fixed an issue where a Korean system message was displayed regardless of language settings when reaching a certain altitude while mounting a Wyvern
  • Fixed an issue where the description of the Sigil of Valor item indicated that it could also be equipped by the Iron Eagle and Phoenix

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

Update Schedule


Please refer to the Updates section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.

Update

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Patch Details


  • Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes crash during teleportation through Abyss Nexuses or during combat.

  • Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes crash while hatching eggs near the Wyvern's Cradle.

  • Fixed an issue where movement could be blocked by small animals and certain effects.

  • Fixed an issue where some animals would not spawn.

  • Fixed an issue where filter categories would reset when sorting Mission Dispatches.

  • Fixed an issue where a Korean system message was displayed regardless of language settings when reaching a certain altitude while mounting a Wyvern.

  • Fixed an issue where the description of the “Sigil of Valor” item indicated that it could also be equipped by the Iron Eagle and Phoenix.

Known Issues


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Patch Notes Version 1.06.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Changed
  • Elegant Carmine Leather Armor appearance was unintentionally altered while fixing a clipping issue
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where progression at the Vault of Vengeance Abyss was not possible

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

Update Schedule


Please refer to the Updates section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.

Update

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Patch Details


  • Fixed an issue where progression at the "Vault of Vengeance" Abyss was not possible.

Known Issues

  • \ While fixing an issue where the Elegant Carmine Leather Armor would clip, its appearance was unintentionally altered.

  • This issue will be resolved in the next patch.

  • For known issues, please check the notice below:

  • [Crimson Desert Known Issues]


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Patch Notes Version 1.05.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Changed
  • Contribution that was not restored due to the dispatch mission issue will be restored in the next patch
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where ongoing dispatch missions would be canceled and the resources and contribution spent upon dispatch would not be restored under certain circumstances
  • Fixed an issue where pets could not be summoned under certain conditions

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

Update Schedule


Please refer to the Updates section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.

Update

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Patch Details


  • Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, ongoing dispatch missions would be canceled and the resources and contribution spent upon dispatch would not be restored.

  • Contribution that was not restored due to this issue will be restored in the next patch. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Fixed an issue where pets could not be summoned under certain conditions.

Known Issues


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Patch Notes Version 1.04.02 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Added
  • Added a Greymane Contribution Shop with Carl at the Greymane Camp
Changed
  • Minimum Font Size settings are now applied immediately
  • Character movement speed increased slightly
  • Furniture placed in the house is no longer retrieved when expanding the camp
  • When relocating the Greymane Camp to Pailune, furniture placed in the house is now moved together as well
Fixed
  • Starting a new game while a separate save file existed no longer applies a game difficulty setting apart from the one actually selected
  • Parts of the fishing dock vendor's and tanner's shop UI are no longer displayed awkwardly
  • Changing a Pet's name no longer changes the name of a non-Pet animal in the trust increase notifications
  • Key inputs now work while adjusting Others > Video > HDR on Keyboard/Mouse
  • When the Extra Rewards List and Content Guide UIs overlap, the Content UI in front is now interacted with first
  • Fadeout in some shop cutscenes no longer occurs too slowly
  • Horse gear can now be dyed
  • Fixed various localization errors across all languages
  • Screen brightness on PlayStation 5 Pro is no longer unstable when PSSR Sharpness is enabled

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

Update Schedule


Please refer to the Updates section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.

Update

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Patch Details


  • Improved the game so that changes to the Minimum Font Size settings are applied immediately.

  • Fixed an issue where starting a new game while a separate save file existed applied a game difficulty setting apart from the one actually selected.

  • Fixed an issue where parts of the fishing dock vendor's and tanner's shop UI were displayed awkwardly.

  • Fixed an issue where changing a Pet's name would change the name of a non-Pet animal in the trust increase notifications.

  • [Keyboard/Mouse] Fixed an issue where key inputs would not work while adjusting Others > Video > HDR.

  • Fixed an issue where, when the Extra Rewards List and Content Guide UIs overlapped, the Content UI in the back would be interacted with first.

  • Fixed an issue where the fadeout in some shop cutscenes occurred too slowly.

  • Fixed an issue where horse gear could not be dyed.

  • Fixed various localization errors across all languages.

  • Increased character movement speed slightly. (This change was applied in Patch Version 1.04.00)

  • [PlayStation 5 Pro] Fixed an issue where screen brightness would become unstable when "PSSR Sharpness" was enabled.

  • Added a Greymane Contribution Shop with Carl at the Greymane Camp. (This change was applied in Patch Version 1.04.00.)

  • When expanding the camp, furniture placed in the house will no longer be retrieved. (This change was applied in Patch Version 1.04.00)

  • However, if the house layout is changed through housing mode, all placed furniture will be retrieved.

  • Improved the Greymane Camp. (To avoid spoilers, changes related to this content are listed in the dropdown menu below.)

[expand type=details]When relocating the Greymane Camp to Pailune, furniture placed in the house will now be moved together as well. (This change was applied in Patch Version 1.04.00)

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Patch Notes Version 1.04.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Changed
  • Changed the button used to change the names of pets and horses from (R3/RS) to (L3/LS)
  • Changed the "Change Preset" option to be displayed the same way as on PC for PlayStation and Xbox
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where certain owned mounts were not appearing in the Quick Slot, preventing them from being summoned
  • Fixed an issue where pets would eat wood or ore gathered with a logging axe or pickaxe
  • Fixed an issue where furniture could not be placed while using housing mode in certain situations on keyboard and mouse
  • Fixed an issue where crashes could occur while dyeing or changing customization
  • Fixed an issue where stamina would recover when sheathing and unsheathing certain weapons while sprinting
  • Fixed an issue where Blinding Flash was canceled in safe zones
  • Fixed an issue where the flight speed of Focused Aerial Roll became slower than intended
  • Fixed an issue where ranged weapons could not target anything other than bosses during boss battles for Oongka and Damiane
  • Fixed an issue where the game would return to the title screen when observing a skill that had already been acquired by consuming an Abyss Artifact while the inventory was full
  • Fixed an issue where hit effects were displayed when attacking NPCs that could not be attacked while wearing a Mask
  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash during combat with Umbra when using a customized character

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

Update Schedule


Please refer to the Updates section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.

Update

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Patch Notes Version 1.04.01


  • \ Changed the button used to change the names of pets and horses from (R3/RS) to (L3/LS).

  • Fixed an issue where certain owned mounts were not appearing in the Quick Slot, preventing them from being summoned.

  • [PlayStation/Xbox] Changed the "Change Preset" option to be displayed the same way as on PC.

  • Fixed an issue where pets would eat wood or ore gathered with a logging axe or pickaxe.

  • [Keyboard/Mouse] Fixed an issue where furniture could not be placed while using housing mode in certain situations.

  • Fixed an issue where crashes could occur while dyeing or changing customization.

  • Fixed an issue where stamina would recover when sheathing and unsheathing certain weapons while sprinting.

  • \ Fixed an issue where Blinding Flash was canceled in safe zones.

  • \ Fixed an issue where the flight speed of Focused Aerial Roll became slower than intended.

  • [Oongka/Damiane] Fixed an issue where ranged weapons could not target anything other than bosses during boss battles.

  • Fixed an issue where the game would return to the title screen when observing a skill that had already been acquired by consuming an Abyss Artifact while the inventory was full.

  • Please note that if you were unable to recover an Abyss Artifact by observing an already acquired skill while your inventory was full, you can recover the Abyss Artifact by using the Reset All function.

  • Fixed an issue where hit effects were displayed when attacking NPCs that could not be attacked while wearing a Mask.

  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash during combat with a certain boss when using a customized character. (To avoid spoilers, the relevant boss is listed in the dropdown menu below.)

[expand type=details]

  • Umbra

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Patch Notes Version 1.03.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where projectiles ricochet away or disappear when using the skill Nature's Snare
  • Fixed an issue where Nature's Snare sometimes could not be used when using a wireless controller
  • Fixed an issue where under certain conditions, after liberation, loot sometimes did not get stored in the Private Storage

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

Update Schedule


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Steam (Mac): Patch available now

Patch Notes Version 1.03.01


  • Fixed an issue where projectiles ricochet away or disappear when using the skill Nature's Snare.

  • \ Fixed an issue where Nature's Snare sometimes could not be used when using a wireless controller.

  • Fixed an issue where under certain conditions, after liberation, loot sometimes did not get stored in the Private Storage.

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Patch Notes Version 1.01.03 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where some bosses would sometimes stop moving during combat

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

Update Schedule


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Steam (Mac): Patch available now

Patch Notes Version 1.01.03


  • Fixed an issue where some bosses would sometimes stop moving during combat.

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Patch Notes Version 1.01.02 (PC Steam Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Graphics quality when using NVIDIA Ray Reconstruction and DLSS has been partially improved
  • Screen appearing blurry in certain environments
  • Flickering where the sky and clouds meet
  • Flickering when chimney smoke effects overlapped with nearby objects

Fellow Greymanes,

Patch Version 1.01.02 has been prepared to fix an issue on PC Steam.

Patch Notes Version 1.01.02


  • Graphics quality when using NVIDIA Ray Reconstruction and DLSS has been partially improved. We will continue to look into related issues going forward.

  • Improved screen appearing blurry in certain environments, flickering where the sky and clouds meet, and flickering when chimney smoke effects overlapped with nearby objects.

Known Issues


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Patch Notes Version 1.01.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the Use button for the Talisman of the 5 new mounts appeared on Damiane and Oongka
  • Fixed an issue where Blackstar remained flying in place after death instead of disappearing
  • Fixed an issue where the A.T.A.G was not destroyed even when its Health reached 0
  • Fixed an issue where the UI for selecting a tempering target became unavailable in certain conditions
  • Fixed an issue where holding down the button to follow NPCs during missions on horseback caused the horse to move abnormally
  • Fixed an issue where Sprint could not be used while riding the White Bear
  • Fixed an issue where the controls became unavailable while using Examine with the Constellation Helm
  • Fixed an issue where Refinement of equipment was not possible for Damiane and Oongka

Fellow Greymanes,

Here are the fixes and improvements that have been added this patch.

Update Schedule


Steam (PC): Patch available now

Steam (Mac): Patch available now

Patch Notes Version 1.01.01


  • Fixed an issue where the “Use” button for the Talisman of the 5 new mounts appeared on Damiane and Oongka.

  • Fixed an issue where Blackstar remained flying in place after death instead of disappearing.

  • Fixed an issue where the A.T.A.G was not destroyed even when its Health reached 0.

  • Fixed an issue where the UI for selecting a tempering target became unavailable in certain conditions.

  • Fixed an issue where holding down the button to follow NPCs during missions on horseback caused the horse to move abnormally.

  • Fixed an issue where Sprint could not be used while riding the White Bear.

  • Fixed an issue where the controls became unavailable while using "Examine" with the Constellation Helm.

  • Fixed an issue where Refinement of equipment was not possible for Damiane and Oongka.

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Patch Notes Version 1.00.04 (Mac Steam Hotfix)

Fixed
  • Fixed an issue on Mac Steam where crashes would sometimes occur when completing quests, starting the game, or exiting the game

Fellow Greymanes,

Patch Version 1.00.04 has been prepared to fix an issue on Mac Steam.

Patch Notes Version 1.00.04


The following issue has been fixed:

[Mac Steam] Fixed an issue where crashes would sometimes occur when completing quests, starting the game, or exiting the game.

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