Crimson Desert
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10 Secrets and Easter Eggs in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert has many references and hidden secrets scatters across its world.
DualShockers
I sure hope Crimson Desert's new pet limit means I can own 100 pigeons at once, even if I'll only have 50 in camp because Pearl Abyss are cowards
Crimson Desert. It's basically an everything game at this point, so it's not too suprising that the latest update developers Pearl Abyss have put out takes the Red Pudding further down the road of being a Nintendogs competitor. The number of pets you can tame as you wander around Pywel has been...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Crimson Desert's new patch lets you recruit even more pet companions
Crimson Desert's 1.11 patch from Pearl Abyss lets you register up to 100 animals, turning Kliff into a cat lady.
PolygonCrimson Desert’s Upcoming DLC “Will Be Different” From Updates Released Till Now, Says Pearl Abyss
"We're calling it something different, and there's a good reason why we're calling it a DLC," though its direction "remains to be seen."
GamingBoltCrimson Desert Team Isn’t “Throwing Away” Current Story, Aiming for a “Better Onboarding Experience”
According to PR and marketing director Will Powers, the developer is looking to "maintain story continuity" and "improve cutscenes."
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert Passes 6 Million Copies Sold
While Crimson Desert received mixed reviews over its initial performance at launch, consistent updates and hotfixes from Pearl Abyss have
Steam News
Crimson Desert Update 1.11 is Available Now and Adds New Challenges
Another new update for Crimson Desert arrives and with it comes new content to dig into from challenges to other new improvements like lost loot.
Game RantCrimson Desert Update 1.11.00 Released – Full Patch Notes
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 1.11.00 for Crimson Desert and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 1.11.00 adds new challenges that allow you to register more pets. According to the devs, you can now register up to 100 pets. However,...
DSO Gaming
Crimson Desert DLC "will be substantively different" to the main game, Pearl Abyss PR lead teases
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Steam NewsCrimson Desert DLC "will be substantively different" to the main game, Pearl Abyss PR lead teases
Free updates are still planned, too
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Dev Explains How It's Changing the Game's Story, What 'DLC' Means, and Why Anything Goes
IGN interviews Will Powers, director of marketing and PR for Pearl Abyss, to find out what's next for Crimson Desert.
IGNCrimson Desert’s Newest Update Raises Pet Limit to 100
The update also brings in adjustments for the pinball minigame, making it easier as a result, as well as a variety of other improvements.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert leans further into its true calling as a pet sim game with new patch, while Pearl Abyss also rolls out pinball improvements and more
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Steam NewsCrimson Desert leans further into its true calling as a pet sim game with new patch, while Pearl Abyss also rolls out pinball improvements and more
You can now register 100 pets
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert's Journey to Becoming an Actual Pet Simulator Is Pretty Much Complete With Latest Patch
Anyone keeping up with the many updates Pearl Abyss has been pumping out for Crimson Desert will know that the developer has leaned heavily into the pet aspect of the game. Various patches have expanded how Crimson Desert pets work, fleshing out the systems that make use of them, increasing the...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert's Journey to Becoming an Actual Pet Simulator Is Pretty Much Complete With Latest Patch
Crimson Desert's latest patch cements the game's status as a genuine pet simulator.
IGN
Crimson Desert Fixes Its Most Frustrating Minigame a Week After Launching It, as Pearl Abyss Keeps Patching at Breakneck Speed
Just one week after Patch 1.10, Pearl Abyss has rolled out Crimson Desert version 1.11.00 across all platforms (except for the Mac App Store, which always takes a little more time), continuing its incredible patch of post-launch updates. This new update brings expanded pet management, reworks the...
Wccftech
Crimson Desert Version 1.11.00 is now available bringing in new challenges to register more pets
This patch also has shopkeepers collecting and reselling lost rare equipment.
RPG Site
Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge Event
Hey there, Greymanes! Since Crimson Desert launched, we’ve loved seeing the many fun and incredible videos you’ve shared across community and social channels, capturing your adventures and unforgettable moments in Pywel. Your creativity and remarkable gameplay continue to impress us, and we want to...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Update 1.11 Adds More Pet Slots, Rare Equipment Recovery, and Minigame Improvements
Pearl Abyss has announced that another major update for Crimson Desert is now live via version 1.11.00. This update introduces new challenges for registering more pets, alongside the usual batch of stability improvements and bug fixes. You can view the quoted patch notes below: New Additions Added...
Noisy PixelCrimson Desert has sold 6 million units ahead of planned expansions
Pearl Abyss announced today that its RPG, Crimson Desert, has sold six million units within the first three months of its release. The developer notes that it has reached this milestone ahead of launching the game’s planned content updates, which will release over the next quarter. Crimson Desert...
Steam News
Pearl Abyss Has No Plans To Slow Down Crimson Desert's Sizzling Updates
Crimson Desert continues to receive consistent update support from Pearl Abyss, with a DLC on the way.
TheGamer
Crimson Desert tops 6M sales within three months
The gargantuan RPG initially sold 2 million copies within a day.
Game Developer
Crimson Desert passes another big sales milestone as demand continues three months after release
We're just under three months since the release of Crimson Desert, the open-world action RPG from Korean studio Pearl Abyss. The game has continued to break sales records since it first became available for sale, and its developer has today announced a new sales milestone. Read more
Eurogamer
Crimson Desert has sold through over 6 million copies worldwide
Pearl Abyss announces a new sales milestone from Crimson Desert following major updates.
Steam News
Crimson Desert Hits Six Million Sales Milestone Inside Three Months
Another one million purchases since last sales update. Pearl Abyss has confirmed Crimson Desert sales have reached six million since the ambitious open worlder's release in March 2026. Having instantly sold two million copies on release day, it managed to sell five million units within its first...
Push Square
Crimson Desert Hits New Huge Sales Milestone Less Than 3 Months After Launch
Crimson Desert has now sold over 6 million copies worldwide, Pearl Abyss has announced. The impressive milestone was achieved less than three months after the game went on sale — just 83 days, to be exact. Crimson Desert sold 2 million copies on launch day, and passed 5 million within its first...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Hits New Huge Sales Milestone Less Than 3 Months After Launch
Crimson Desert has now sold over 6 million copies worldwide, Pearl Abyss has announced. The impressive milestone was achieved less than three months after the game went on sale.
IGN
Crimson Desert Smashes 6 Million Sales in 83 Days as Pearl Abyss Beats Every Korean Single-Player Record
Today, South Korean developer Pearl Abyss revealed that Crimson Desert has now sold over six million units in less than three months from the game's March 19 launch. Jin-young Heo, CEO of Pearl Abyss, said in a statement: We are sincerely grateful to players around the world for helping Crimson...
WccftechCrimson Desert Crosses 6 Million Copies Sold Since Launch
Available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC since March 19th, Pearl Abyss's single-player action RPG continues to see strong sales.
GamingBoltCrimson Desert Surpasses 6 Million Sales Worldwide
Pearl Abyss has announced that its open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, has sold over six million units worldwide. Five million sales were achieved in April. Crimson Desert follows Kliff, a warrior of the Greymanes, a faction from the northern region of Pailune known for its emphasis...
Noisy PixelCrimson Desert has sold through over 6 million copies worldwide
Pearl Abyss announces a new sales milestone from Crimson Desert following major updates.
RPG SiteCrimson Desert sales top six million
Total sales for open-world action adventure game Crimson Desert have surpassed six million units, developer … Source
GematsuCrimson Desert tops 6 million copies sold worldwide
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has officially surpassed 6 million copies sold worldwide just 83 days after launch. The open-world action-adventure game has been building momentum at an impressive rate since its release in March. After reaching 2 million sales within its first day, the...
Niche GamerCrimson Desert Studio Says The Free Updates Will Continue “As Long As There’s Demand For It”
PR and marketing director Will Powers noted that these free updates also tend to work as great marketing tools for Crimson Desert.
GamingBolt
Pearl Abyss Is Quietly Rewriting The Premium Game Playbook with Crimson Desert in 2026, Trading Ad Spend For Free Content
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss is continuing to update Crimson Desert weekly, consistently delivering new features and addressing community wishes, as no other game powered by modern game engines like their own BlackSpace Engine does. With the rapid pace of updates, the community has started to...
Wccftech
Crimson Desert's free updates are "free marketing" and will continue "as long as there's demand for it," says Pearl Abyss lead
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Steam NewsCrimson Desert's free updates are "free marketing" and will continue "as long as there's demand for it," says Pearl Abyss lead
The fantasy sandbox will keep growing
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Studio Promises Continued Support As Long As There's Demand
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss discusses its plans for continuing to keep the game updated based on player demand while also calling the strategy a good way to promote the game outside traditional marketing. With a lot of pre-launch excitement, things didn't initially start off as expected for...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Studio Promises Continued Support As Long As There's Demand
Pearl Abyss discusses the constant updates Crimson Desert receives, promising to continue the support to help keep the player base high.
Game Rant
Crimson Desert devs promise to continue updates to keep the player count high
Crimson Desert’s devs aren’t planning on slowing down the updates any time soon, as they’ll keep releasing them as long as there’s demand.
Dexerto
Crimson Desert’s Next Six Months Could Change Everything
Yet another update, and a brand new roadmap have made Crimson Desert a title that continues to evolve, and in all the right ways.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert's Disguises Don't Do What You Think They Do
Players are struggling with Crimson Desert's disguises.
TheGamer
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert hints at an upcoming DLC
Crimson Desert’s team shared some of the projects coming to the game this summer — and hinted at a DLC to come, saying, “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...
Massively Overpowered
Crimson Desert Releases New Update 1.10 for June 2026
Pearl Abyss has officially released Crimson Desert's 1.10.00 update for June 2026, making a whole host of major additions to the open-world RPG. Included in the new Crimson Desert features and changes are two new minigames, as well as a mount and a pet.
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Releases New Update 1.10 for June 2026
Crimson Desert releases the brand-new 1.10 update for June 2026, bringing a host of new additions to the RPG.
Game RantCrimson Desert Patch 1.10.01 Released to Fix Some Bugs & Issues
Yesterday, Pearl Abyss released Title Update 1.10.00 for Crimson Desert. And earlier today, the team released Patch 1.10.01. From what I can see, Patch 1.10.01 is a small update that aims to fix some bugs and issues that were present in the previous version. So, let’s take a closer look at it....
DSO Gaming
Crimson Desert - Orb Roll Minigame Location
Orb Roll is a fun new minigame added to Crimson Desert, and here's exactly where you can find it and the prizes you can win!
Game Rant
Crimson Desert - Pinball Minigame Location
Kliff might be an expert with a sword, but can he become the Pinball champion? Find out where to find this minigame with this guide.
Game Rant
Crimson Desert's first summer patch is rolling out: Improving "Re-Blockade", mounts, mini-games, and more
Pearl Abyss has added gameplay improvements to the Re-Blockade mechanic, Baby Wyverns and Kuku Bird Chick mounts, and a pinball mini-game among many new features to its hit open-world adventure game, Crimson Desert.
Windows Central
I stop looking for 5 seconds and now Crimson Desert has pinball and a rideable wyvern
Sure. Fine. Why not?
PC GamerCrimson Desert Adds Wyvern Riding, Pinball, and Re-Blockade Improvements in Latest Update
You can also try your luck in the new Orb Roll mini-game and find any remaining constellations using a new map in the research journal.
GamingBoltCrimson Desert Update Adds New Mounts, Pet and Re-Blockade Improvements
Pearl Abyss has announced that another major update for Crimson Desert is now live via version 1.10.00. Alongside the slew of usual fixes and improvements, the update adds minigames to various localizations, alongside new mounts, a new pet, and equipment. You can view the quoted patch notes below:...
Noisy Pixel
Crimson Desert’s latest patch adds a pinball mini-game
Crimson Desert’s latest patch has arrived, adding a pinball mini-game. Version 1.10.00 of Pearl Abyss’s open-world action RPG is rolling out now to all platforms, and includes a number of new features and improvements. These include a pinball machine, which can be found in the inn near the Delesyia...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert’s latest patch adds a pinball mini-game
Version 1.10 also improves Re-Blockades and lets you mount Baby Wyverns
VGC
Yet another new Crimson Desert update is here, and this one adding Pinball, because of course
Pearl Abyss is on quite the Crimson Desert patch roll, and has just released another update for its popular single player RPG spin-off from hit Korean MMO Black Desert. Just last week, the developer added the ability to remap your controller, and now it is gone and added new minigames and more....
Eurogamer
Crimson Desert continues its quest to include every feature ever as it adds Pinball, baby chicks that grow into mounts, and new re-blockade improvements
Pearl Abyss' updates are relentless
Steam NewsCrimson Desert continues its quest to include every feature ever as it adds Pinball, baby chicks that grow into mounts, and new re-blockade improvements
Pearl Abyss' updates are relentless
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Has Pinball After PS5 Patch 1.10, Because of Course It Does
Plus an Orb Roll minigame. Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss must have seen my article covering the game's 1.08 update, because at this point, it really is just adding new features and mechanics for the fun of it. Having downloaded today's new patch 1.10 on PS5, you'll be able to play a pinball...
Push SquareCrimson Desert Patch 1.10.0 Released & Fully Detailed
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 1.10.0 for Crimson Desert and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new patch brings to the table. Patch 1.10.0 brings improvements to Re-Blockade and a feature that allows Baby Wyverns and the new pet Kuku Bird Chick to be used as special...
DSO Gaming