https://discord.com/channels/1316915344446591120/1316915345763602536

Pearl Abyss has been pushing patches very fast over the last couple of days. Here’s the current state so people stop repeating fixed bugs.

Already fixed (as of 1.18.02):

• Comrades showing as 0 in the camp resources UI
• Silver resetting after the quest “A Secret Deal”
• Movement animation stutter / unnatural movement
• Character becoming unresponsive after using a shop
• Lantern causing delayed NPC interaction menu
• Old housing items (pre-1.12) not displaying
• Game closing right after launch in some cases
• Incorrect map area display

Still being reported (not confirmed fixed yet):

• FPS drops in Demenis and the tournament city area (especially on PS5)
• Weapons auto-drawing themselves
• Flashing when using constellation teleports in the Abyss
• Brief screen freezes when entering certain regions
• Controller inputs stopping after fast travel
• Duo gambling game button issues

Note: 1.18.02 only dropped early this morning. A lot of people may not have it yet, especially on console. If you’re still seeing the “already fixed” issues above, make sure the latest patch is fully installed and try a full restart.

The major problems from 1.18.00 got hit pretty quickly. The remaining ones are fewer and more scattered.

If you’re running into something new after 1.18.02, drop it in the comments with your platform so we can keep track. Thanks. Please do not include the known problems which I listed already on this post https://www.reddit.com/r/CrimsonDesertLife/comments/1vqr7ba/patch_notes_version_11802_all_platforms_hotfix/ You are welcome to drop them there instead.

New issues please report alsp to Pearl Abyss using this link: https://support.pearlabyss.com/crimsondesert/en-US/Category

Just finished upgrading my ROG Strix G18 this afternoon. Went from 64 GB to 128 GB of RAM and added a second 4 TB SSD, so I’m sitting at 8 TB total now. Doing this was out of my comfort zone for sure; however, it was pretty easy, and I am very glad I did it vs paying someone else to do it.

While I had it open, I also cleaned out a shocking amount of dust (farm life is not kind to laptop fans).

This machine has been really solid with Crimson Desert and everything else I’ve thrown at it. Specs now:

• i9-14900HX
• RTX 4060
• 128 GB DDR5
• 8 TB total SSD storage
• 18" 2560×1600 240 Hz

Still on the December 2025 NVIDIA driver. I didn’t update it because I kept reading about people having problems after the newer ones, so I left it alone.

64 GB was already more than enough for the game itself, but the extra RAM and storage made a big difference with my photo folders. I have well over 17 gigs of screenshots, and before the upgrade the folders were so slow I had to open them and scroll through to find anything. Now they open, and I can see all the pics immediately. That alone makes the whole upgrade worthwhile.

Anyone else running high RAM or multiple drives with this game? How about what rig you are currently using? Figured it might help others running Crimson Desert too. Cheers!

Fellow Greymanes,

Thank you for your incredible support and enthusiasm since the launch of Crimson Desert.

Over the past few months, we have released several updates for the game that included new content, quality-of-life improvements, and technical refinements, while listening closely to the feedback you shared with us.

To reflect on that journey, we’ve created this infographic highlighting some of the major updates and improvements delivered through each patch since launch. While it doesn’t reflect every change, it offers a look back at some of the key additions that have contributed to the game’s evolution so far.

17 patches, with more than 20 new features and content additions, 120 new mounts and pets, and 70 new outfits, equipment, and items - all made possible thanks to you, Greymanes.

1.00.00​

• New Item Storage​
• Improved Controls​

1.01.00​

• New Mounts​
• Quality-of-Life Improvements​

1.02.00​

• Private Storage Expansion​
• Headgear Visibility Option Added​

1.03.00​

• New Skills for Each Playable Character​
• Improvements to Puzzle Gameplay​

1.04.00​

• Difficulty Settings Added​
• Inventory UI Improvements​
• Keyboard/Mouse, Controller Preset Options​
• Improvements to Distant Scenery Graphics Quality​
• New Pets: Birds​

1.05.00​

• New Content:​
• Boss Rematch​
• Re-blockade​
• New Legendary Animal Pets​

1.06.00​

• New Special Mounts​
• Display Sheath Option​
• New Minigame: Claw Machine​

1.07.00​

• More Bosses for Rematches​
• New Unarmed Combat Skills for Damiane​

1.08.00​

• Pond for Keeping Fish Added​
• New pet: Baby Wyvern ​

1.09.00​

• Controller Remapping ​
• New Pets: Small Animals​
• Farming Content Improvements

1.10.00​

• New Mount: Wyverns​
• New Pet: Kuku Bird Chick​
• New Minigames: Pinball and Orb Roll​

1.11.00​

• New Challenges to Register More Pets​

1.12.00​

• Housing Additions:​
• New Equipment and Furniture​
• Outdoor Housing Customization Added​
• Quality-of-Life Improvements for Damiane and Oongka​

1.13.00

• New Equipment and Outfits
• Rest with Pets​

1.14.00

• Cross-Save(PC, Console)

1.16.00

• Trading Content Improvements

Thank you for being part of this adventure with us. 

- The Crimson Desert Team

https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/News/Notice/Detail?_boardNo=118

"Pearl Abyss has reported a sharp increase in sales and operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, with Crimson Desert emerging as the primary driver of its financial performance. The open-world action game, which launched globally in March, generated 136.1 billion Korean won during the quarter, representing roughly 70% of the company’s total sales.

According to Pearl Abyss’ August 11 financial announcement, the company recorded 192.6 billion Korean won in consolidated sales, and 67.6 billion Korean won in operating profit for Q2 2026. Compared with the same period last year, sales increased by 247.7%, while operating profit jumped by 7,411.1%.

Crimson Desert had already surpassed 6 million copies sold within 26 days of launch, helping Pearl Abyss significantly outperform its year-ago results. Existing flagship title Black Desert contributed another 55 billion Korean won in sales during the quarter.

Overseas markets accounted for 91% of Pearl Abyss’ total Q2 sales, with North America and Europe making up 75% of that international revenue. The company also confirmed that it is evaluating additional Crimson Desert DLC, with a potential release planned within 2026.

Pearl Abyss is also optimizing Crimson Desert for Nintendo Switch 2, targeting a release during the first half of 2027. Its next major project, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, is currently targeting the second half of 2028."

Dan Whitfield Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart

https://otakukart.com/pearl-abyss-says-crimson-desert-drove-70-of-q2-sales-as-revenue-rises-247-7/

So I decided to see if I could beat Priscus in my current state mid Chapter 5. I do have some awesome food buff gear that makes my health pretty insane. I showed up, and part of the challenge is to find the basement, but all you can do is climb to the top of the tower.

When you get to the top, you will see a bell. There is no obvious way to ring it, so I aimed my bow above it and brought it down. It gives you the way into the basement 😄. Just jump and fly down.

Priscus has several moves; the important one to avoid is when he goes into the center of the room. Avoid him at that point by running away because you can die very easily from the projectiles. I had issues with Nature’s Snare: I’m a bit out of practice, so I reverted to my bow and unlimited exploding arrows, which worked very well. Then hit him with my Vow of the King. It didn’t take long…

You get some good rewards and a portal opens to the Abyss, which is very helpful; more puzzles to solve 😄.

So who else has beaten Priscus? What chapter were you in?

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

Content

• Fixed an issue where progress toward the "Desperate Rescue" challenge was not counted correctly.
• Fixed an issue where an unintended item was assigned to the quick slot after all of the assigned food had been consumed.
• Fixed an issue where the unique effects of special headgear did not activate properly in specific situations.

Combat / Action

• Fixed an issue where footstep sounds could overlap or animations could stutter while the player was moving.

UI

• Fixed an issue where icons of unobtainable treasure chests appeared on the map.
• Fixed an issue where trade routes appeared on the map in an abnormal way.

Localization

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

https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/News/Notice/Detail?_boardNo=116

Fellow Greymanes, Here are the fixes and improvements that have been added this patch. This patch improves trading, and includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.

New Additions

• Improved trading-related contents.
• Trading Posts
• Added 133 new trading posts, including the merchant at the Pailune Trading Post.
• New trading posts will appear after progressing quests related to
• Adjusted the overall types and quantities of goods sold at trading posts.
• You can make higher profits by trading at a post that is hard to reach by wagon.
• Improved the trading system so that trade good prices change when too many are sold at a single location.
• Increased the overall amount of profit earned through trading.
• Wagons no longer disappear after delivering trade goods to a royal trading post.
• Quadrupled the prices of trade goods at royal trading posts.
• Trade Goods
• Added 24 new types of high-value trade goods and 4 new types of regular trade goods.
• Packaged trade goods can now be stacked up to a maximum of 10 or 100, depending on their price.
• Improved trade items stored in the inventory to be stacked up to 5 or 50 per slot, even when unpackaged.
• Improved the trading system so that even a single trade good can now be sold.
• Improved the trading system so that you can now move trade goods between your wagon and your horse.
• Increased the amount of trade goods lost when retrieving your horse or wagon, or when destroying your wagon.
• Wagon Workshops
• Added 7 wagon workshops across Pywel that can serve as intermediate trading posts.
• Hernand, Demeniss, Delesyia, Pailune, Tommaso, Urdavah, Varnia
• You can package and load trade goods at wagon workshops.
• Quality of Life Improvements
• When riding a wagon, wagon routes are now displayed on the minimap.
• Added a "Trade" tab to the map.
• You can see trading posts, royal trading posts, wagon workshops, and wagon routes from the Trade tab.
• You can use filters to find trading posts that sell the trade goods you want.
• You can check market prices of all goods by viewing the details of a trading post.
• The average buy price for trade goods is now displayed.
• Added a feature that allows you to register items to the map item filter when focusing on a packaged trade good in horse inventory, wagon inventory, trade shop buy/sell UI, or storage UI.
• Improved the map so that checking trade goods also displays their quantities on horses and wagons.
• A special marker is displayed in the Trade tab for merchants who buy or sell items affected by trade-related events.
• Improved bank-related contents.
• Adjusted the maximum number of gold bars gained or lost through bank interest to 40.
• Added the "Claim Bank Strongbox."
• Depositing 10 or more bonds allows you to start investing.
• Bonds can be exchanged for 10 Gold Bars.
• Added the "Bond Shop", where you can buy rare items with bonds.

Main Improvements

Content

• Fixed an issue where the challenge "Back Alley Cleanup" could not be completed if all outlaws had already been turned in.
• Fixed an issue where progress for the challenge "Shield of Unchanging Will V" was not tracked properly.
• Fixed an issue where progress for the challenge "Harmonious Hooves VIII" was not tracked properly.
• Fixed an issue where the challenge "Overwhelming Slash II" could not be completed.
• Fixed an issue where the Chief Monk of Jijeong Temple did not appear in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where contribution points could exceed 100.
• Adjusted the quest "Where Misery Gathers" in Chapter 2 so that it can only be progressed after completing the quest "Shadow Cast Over the River".
• Added and improved interaction animations for certain animals.
• Platypus
• Feathered Weasel
• Armadillo
• Porcupine
• Hedgehog
• Fixed an issue where quest progression was blocked during the quest "Assassinate Count Byron" because Byron could not be killed.
• Fixed an issue where "Nature's Grasp" could be used during Unarmed Duels.
• Modified the names and descriptions of certain items.
• "Vellua Pirates Banner Pike" has been renamed '"The Dancing Catfish Pirates' Banner Pike."
• Fixed an issue where the cube could not be operated after activating a laser switch using Blinding Flash in the Monolith Crown Abyss.
• Fixed an issue where the camera angle appeared unnatural when interacting with a door to operate the switch during the quest "Help with Octavius's experiment".
• Fixed an issue where the Fallen Abyss would begin ascending even while its circuit was deactivated.
• Fixed an issue where attacking Giovanni the outlaw's mechanical tank was considered a crime.
• Fixed an issue where the Spirit's Judgment and Warden of Darkness Abyss Gears were not functioning.
• Fixed an issue where forfeiting the battle against Antumbra's Staff did not revive the player at a nearby Abyss Nexus.
• Fixed an issue where control for furniture placement became unstable when moving installable items near walls.
• Improved the "Bared Fang" quest list to display the information learned during the investigation.
• Improved Marni's Laboratorium so that its doors remain open after liberating it.
• Fixed an issue where using the key would not open the gate at the Spire of the Stars.
• Adjusted the location where sacks must be moved during the quest "A Fresh Start".
• Improved the quest "Lawless Market" to allow mission progression even when stealing a single-horse wagon.
• Fixed an issue where elephants occasionally could not be sold at the Livestock Fence.
• Fixed an issue where the player was unaffected by attacks when approaching the Fleet of Archives Power Core.
• Updated the description of the Kuku Transmission 999K Pack to reflect how it is actually used.
• Fixed an issue where attempting to read a memory without first equipping a dyed Visione would automatically equip an undyed version of it.
• Improved the quest "Demonstrate unyielding will" so that all Spirit consumed to open the door is refunded.
• Fixed an issue where missions would occasionally not progress with the message "The NPC is currently on another mission." even when the NPC was not on another mission.
• Improved explosive items so that they stack in units of 10 in the inventory and can be assigned to quick slots.
• Fixed an issue where the actual location of the Tailor's Shop did not match its icon location on the Map.
• Squirrel-type animals can now be skinned.
• Improved the Martial Monk's outfit set so it can now be dyed.
• Fixed an issue where the dye on certain outfits appeared unnatural.
• Fixed an issue where the Sanctum of Transcendence Abyss could not be progressed in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where certain quest-related knowledge entries did not appear in the list of knowledge. (421 entries in total)

Controls

• Fixed an issue where special equipment assigned to a quickslot could not be used immediately after loading into the game.
• Fixed an issue where food could not be consumed while on a mount on Hard difficulty.
• Fixed an issue where character controls became unresponsive when examining the spinning statue's dial in the Sunrise Plains Ancient Ruins and Golden Plains Ancient Ruins.
• Fixed an issue where unequipping the Visione while interacting with Marni's Transporter prevented the character from moving.
• Fixed an issue where controls became unresponsive when attempting to use 'Tackle' on a Comrade while mounted on a horse.
• Fixed an issue where the character would unintentionally stop running in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where the mount interaction would not become available while a mace was equipped.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where character controls became unresponsive when opening a specific wardrobe.

Combat / Action

• Fixed an issue where the game would slow down when using Blinding Flash Finisher on multiple enemies with a Wind Spear.
• Fixed an issue where Medium Mecha Mk. XXI's sawblade charge attack traveled too far.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where nearby enemies would stow and draw their weapons when using Storm Pillar.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where the right-hand weapon disappeared when using shield-related skills while dual wielding.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where the shield would fold and unfold again when stopping or entering Focus during Swift Flight.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where Damiane responded more slowly than Kliff or Oongka when attempting to glide again after canceling a glide.
• [Damiane] Fixed an issue where the platform spawned below the ground when using the "Skystep" in certain situations.
• [Oongka] Fixed an issue where using Vertical Flight immediately upon entering the water would trigger an awkward animation.
• [Oongka] Fixed an issue where attacking with a weapon other than gloves equipped in the secondary weapon slot after enabling default controller customization options caused specific attacks to repeat.
• [Oongka/Damiane] Fixed an issue where "Repulsion Field" could be used in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where elemental skill combos were delayed in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where successfully parrying certain attacks from the "Antumbra's Sword" did not interrupt its attack pattern.
• Fixed an issue where explosives from the Bleed Bandits' Alchemy Explosive Pack would deal damage to allies.
• Fixed an issue where grabbing certain enemies after stabbing them caused the character to clip through walls.
• Fixed an issue where the Wyvern could attack and evade at the same time.
• Fixed an issue where an abnormally large amount of bullets were consumed when using Charged Shot with a shotgun.
• Fixed an issue where the Axiom Bracelet immediately disappeared when using Nature's Retribution while flying.
• Fixed an issue where "Large Swing" could not be used while riding a bear.
• Fixed an issue where explosives thrown by enemies would not hit their targets.
• Fixed an issue where Spirit was consumed upon landing a successful hit with Focused Evasive Shot.
• Fixed an issue where using Focused Evasive Shot forward with a pistol or musket did not consume Stamina.
• Improved combo skill transitions after using 'Stab' with a one-handed sword, two-handed sword, or dagger.
• Improved "Charged Shot" so that it can be performed even while running, with a ranged weapon equipped.
• Fixed an issue where firing cannonballs while looking at the ground with the High-Mobility A.T.A.G. caused a specific action to repeat.
• Fixed an issue where enemies lifted with 'Nature's Grasp' while sliding did not take damage when thrown.
• Fixed an issue where Abyss Kutum would momentarily disappear and reappear when leaving the combat area while fighting it.

Graphics / Settings

• [PC] Implemented AMD FSR SDK 2.3.0.
• Added support for FSR Upscaling 4.1 on AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series (RDNA 3) GPUs.
• Updated Ray Regeneration to 1.2.0.
• Reduced flickering around window frame edges and similar boundaries.
• Fixed an issue where some distant objects were not visible in certain areas.

Localization

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

Others

• [Oongka/Damiane] Fixed an issue where using the stable also restored Kliff's horse's health.
• [Oongka/Damiane] Fixed an issue where the silver acquisition boosting effects of Abyss Gear were not properly applied when using items such as copper pouches.
• [Oongka] Fixed an issue where Oongka's right hand was not visible when saving and loading after equipping a hand cannon.
• Fixed an issue where the location of a memory fragment was not visible when using Blinding Flash.
• Fixed an issue where the visual effect for the enemies' weaknesses was difficult to see in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where the bowstring pulled by the character shifted unnaturally during an archery contest.
• Fixed an issue where the weapon appeared as a sword even when the primary weapon equipped was not a sword, when using Blinding Flash.
• Fixed an issue where the weapon appeared as a sword even when the primary weapon equipped was not a sword, when riding a horse.
• Fixed an issue where the pickpocketing interaction was available for wild rodents.
• Fixed an issue where the character's motion appeared awkward when carrying certain dead animals.
• Fixed an issue where the Wyvern's neck would be locked in place when evading while aiming.
• Fixed an issue where certain outfits appeared unnatural depending on the character's movement.
• Fixed an issue where certain weapons would visually overlap with other weapons while in use.
• Fixed an issue where a lantern could illuminate the area beneath the surface of the mercury.
• Fixed an issue where the screen would remain black during transitions in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when enhancing Health, Stamina, or Spirit.
• Fixed an issue where the visual effect of Axiom Force did not display properly when using Force Palm.
• Fixed an issue where changes to gear visibility settings were not applied immediately.
• Improved the rowboat pushing animation to look more natural.
• Improved the character-switching screen used to progress each character’s story so that it now displays the corresponding character’s portrait.
• Fixed an issue where weapons overlapped when taking off the Visione after reading a memory.
• Improved the revival system so that only the "Revive at Checkpoint" option is available when dying while reading a memory fragment.
• Fixed an issue where moving the camera with a left mouse click in housing mode occasionally caused the camera position to shift drastically.
• Fixed an issue where stabbing while hanging on a wall occasionally caused the dagger to disappear.
• Fixed an issue where occasional crashes occurred in the Map menu.
• Fixed an issue where information about a fish would occasionally not be displayed after catching it.
• Fixed an issue where switching characters while Damiane or Oongka was following the player would cause a crash.
• Fixed an issue where the character’s animation appeared abnormal when falling from a high place while riding the High-Mobility A.T.A.G.
• Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash during the battle against the Forgotten General.
• Improved the knowledge system so that you can now obtain the knowledge about harpies after defeating Karanda.
• Improved the knowledge system so that you can now obtain the knowledge about the Raging Tempest after defeating him.
• Fixed an issue where the Nazk Sword could be sold to shops for less than intended.
• Adjusted the item categories so that mushrooms are now classified as alchemy materials rather than cooking materials.

5.7 GB https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/News/Notice/Detail?_boardNo=110

"Pearl Abyss said on July 27 that its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert ranked first in Steam revenue among new intellectual properties (IPs) released in 2026.

According to a recent report released by market research firm Alinea Analytics, Crimson Desert generated more than $190 million in revenue on Steam. The figure was achieved in about four months since the game's launch in March.

The title ranked third in revenue when including both new and existing IPs. Crimson Desert was the only new IP among the top five revenue-generating games. Forza Horizon 6 ranked first, while Resident Evil Requiem ranked second. Most games in the top rankings were sequels from established franchises.

Crimson Desert has maintained its full-price retail model without applying discounts or promotional pricing since launch, making its strong global sales performance notable amid competition in the international gaming market."

KimSeonghun

https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=12575