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

Major Updates

This patch adds the Weapon Display option, option to change the minimum font size, new skills for each character, and more. Additionally, further control and UI-related improvements have been applied, including enabling teleportation while mounted, falling, swimming, or climbing walls.

Update

Steam (PC): Patch available now
Steam (Mac): Patch available now

Patch Notes Version 1.03.00

Content

• Improved the usability of the Greymane camp.

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    • Improved the accessibility of key NPCs in Pailune camp.

    • Expanded the farm and ranch areas in Pailune camp.

    • Improved overall convenience of Pailune camp.

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• Fixed issues that occurred when completing certain requests while being in the 'wanted' status.

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    • Fixed the following issues that could occur when Pailune was liberated while in a wanted state in Chapter 7.

    • Fixed an issue where the bounty was displayed as 0.

    • Fixed an issue where certain comrade dispatches were unavailable.

    • Fixed an issue where bank investment funds were not updated.

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• Improved standard dialogue scenes without letterboxing so that fast-forwarding is now available.

  • Added a Fast Forward Speed option under Other > Language & Gameplay, allowing players to adjust fast-forward speed.

• Improved Abyss Nexuses so that they are easier to discover.

• Improved convenience for certain Abyss puzzles.

  • Improved clarity so that it is easier to recognize when certain gimmicks are available to be attached by using 'Force Palm'.

  • Improved lanterns and 'Blinding Flash' so that they provide more hints.

  • Improved the entrance path to the Spire of Soaring.

  • Improved terrain in certain Abyss locations.

• Changed bank functionality while being in the 'wanted' status so that bank services remain available, but depositing gold bars and updating investment funds are no longer possible.

• Fixed an issue where requests could not be completed at a certain step when destroying the totems after completing Chapter 9, 'Sanctum of Mortification'.

• Fixed an issue where certain requests could not be completed if related quest items were obtained before the request was activated.

• Fixed an issue where Gunter (Equipment vendor), Harry (Blacksmith), Bronton (Stablekeep), and Lola (Seamstress) in Pailune would be replaced by different NPCs after a certain quest.

• Added 3 new base music tracks across the continent of Pywel during combat (The Crimson Desert and certain other regions excluded) during \[Patch 1.01.00].

• Added 1 new loading screen music track.

Controls & Combat

• Improved teleportation via the Abyss Nexus so that it can now be used while mounted, falling, swimming, or climbing walls.

• Improved the lock-on mechanism during boss battles.

  • Improved the hard lock-on against bosses so that it is maintained from further distances.

  • Changed the lock-on mechanism so that it no longer applies to certain larger bosses.

• Added the new ability, 'Focused Aerial Roll' for Kliff.

  • Prerequisite abilities: 'Focus Lv. 3', 'Flight Lv. 2', and 'Aerial Roll'.

  • The skill can be activated by using 'Focus' during flight and then pressing the dodge key.

• Improved Damiane and Oongka so that they have more abilities useful for open-world gameplay.

  • Added 'Axiom Force', 'Nature's Snare' and related abilities for Damiane and Oongka.

  • Improved Damiane's 'Shield Toss' and Oongka's 'Scatter Shot' ability so that they have the same effect as Kliff's 'Force Palm'.

  • Changed the control inputs for Damiane's 'Skystep' and Oongka's 'Vertical Flight' ability.

• Improved an issue where follow-up attack combos would continue too slowly if the player’s attack was blocked. (Removed: 2026/04/11)

• Fixed an issue where the character would occasionally move at an abnormally fast speed during certain ability chained combos.

• Fixed an issue where the 'Blinding Flash' ability would not remain active while moving on a mount.

• Fixed an issue where the scythe could not be drawn in safe zones. (Removed: 2026/04/11)

• Improved interactions with devices such as walls, buttons, and cranks so that a dedicated animation now plays when they can no longer be pushed.

• \[Keyboard/Mouse] Improved the controls for 'Axiom Force'.

• \[Controller] Fixed an issue where 'Nature's Snare' ability would activate during 'Focus' by tilting the right stick in one direction.

UI Fixes & Improvements

• Changed the color of faction quest icons.

• Improved the list of Memory Fragments of the Visione so that it only shows the list of currently obtained Fragments.

• Added a function that processes all items at once when grouping or ungrouping items in the bag.

• Improved the UI so that item details can now be viewed in the storage section as well.

• Improved the comrade list UI so that a check icon is now displayed on the selected comrade.

• Fixed an issue where the Attack and Critical Rate of certain equipment, such as necklaces and cloaks, were displayed as doubled when viewing character stat details from the inventory or Quick Slots.

• Improved the world map and minimap so that icons for treasure chests already obtained are now displayed differently.

• Improved the world map so that visited and unvisited caves are now displayed with different icons.

• Improved the world map so that restored and unrestored Abyss locations are now displayed with different icons.

• Fixed an issue where markers set on the world map would not be retained upon the first reconnection.

Graphics & Settings

• \[PC] Added support for Intel Arc GPUs. Compatibility and performance across various Intel GPUs will continue to be improved over time.

• \[PC] Added the 'Intel XeSS 3.0' option under Settings > Video > Upscale Mode.

• \[PC] Added the 'Intel XeSS Frame Generation' option under Settings > Video.

  • On Intel Arc A-series GPUs, the screen may not display properly when using 'Intel XeSS 3.0' or 'Intel XeSS Frame Generation'.

• \[PC] Added the 'AMD Radeon™ Anti-Lag 2' option under Settings > Video.

• \[PC] Added the 'Displacement Scale' option under Settings > Graphics.

• \[PC] Added the 'Detail Decorative Mesh' option under Settings > Graphics.

• \[PC] Fixed noise that occurred in screen distortion effects when using DLSS-RR.

• \[PlayStation 5 Base / Xbox Series X] Added the 'Enhanced Raytracing' option under Settings > Video.

• \[PlayStation 5 Pro] Added the 'PSSR Sharpness' option under Settings > Video.

• \[All Platforms] Improved lighting quality in indoor environments.

• \[All Platforms] Improved water surface reflections.

• \[All Platforms] Fixed an issue where rain appeared excessively bright from certain angles.

• Added the 'Weapon Display' option under Others > Language & Gameplay.

  • Display Melee Weapons

    • All

    • Selected Only

  • Display Ranged Weapons

    • Always

    • Only When Used

  • Added the 'Minimum Font Size' option under Others > Accessibility.

    • This option will take effect after restarting the game.

  • Added the 'Fast Forward Speed' option under Others > Language & Gameplay.

    • Fast Forward speed can be set up to 4x.

  • Added the following options under Others > Accessibility.

    • Camera Visual Range

    • Camera Vertical Offset

    • Camera Horizontal Offset

    • Camera Auto-follow

    • Camera Lookahead

Performance, Stability, Gameplay

• Fixed several stability, performance optimization, and crash issues across PC, console, and Mac.

Localization

• Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality (game advice, etc.) across all languages.

Others

• Fixed an issue where the game would crash when using the Helm of Knowledge as Damiane or Oongka.

• Fixed an issue where corn had no maximum purchase limit at certain vendors.

• Fixed various other in-game issues.

Known Issues

• For known issues, please check the notice below: 

  • \[Crimson Desert Known Issues][crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com]

FAQ[crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com] / Report an Issue[pearlabyss.info]
 

We are truly rooting for the journey that awaits you in Pywel.
Thank you!

Fellow Greymanes, 

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly three weeks since we first welcomed you to Pywel. Over that time, we’ve been closely following your adventures, discussions, and feedback, while working to make Crimson Desert an even more enjoyable experience for everyone.

We’ve especially loved seeing the stories you’ve been creating across Pywel (and yes, including the many adorable cat screenshots). And we also want to give a special shout-out to those of you earning your “Pywel Legend” trophies/achievements; you have our sincere admiration. Watching everyone's journeys unfold since launch has meant a great deal to us, and we’re truly grateful for your dedication and support.

Today, we’re here to share a preview of some of the new features and content currently in development, shaped by your feedback, including a variety of content for those looking for more ways to enjoy the game and those who want to further challenge themselves. Our goal is to roll these updates out gradually from April through June.

◆ New Content and Features

We’re preparing new challenges so you can continue testing yourself throughout your journey across Pywel.

■ Boss Rematches
The powerful bosses you encountered across Crimson Desert are waiting to challenge you once again. With boss rematches, you’ll have the opportunity to face off against any boss again, test how much you’ve grown, and further refine your own combat style through different strategies and approaches.

■ Re-blockading
Peace is fleeting, and darkness does not retreat so easily. Enemy remnants are waiting for their chance to reclaim liberated locations. Drive out the forces that have seized these locations once more and continue proving the strength of the Greymanes.

■ Difficulty Settings
A difficulty settings feature will be added so that everyone—from new Greymanes to the more advanced—can enjoy the adventure at the level that suits them best. You’ll be able to choose from easy, normal, and hard difficulty. 

We’re also working on new combat-focused content, so stay tuned.

◆ Improvements to Character Play

■ New Skills for Damiane and Oongka
We fully understand your feedback about the need for Damiane and Oongka to have skills comparable to “Force Palm” and “Axiom Force.” To address this, both characters will receive new abilities equivalent to those skills.

■ Hide Back Weapons 
A new option to hide the weapons on your character’s back will be added, so certain equipment worn on your back won’t break immersion during combat.

■ Addition of New Outfits:

New outfits for characters will be added.
Additionally, certain outfits that can only be sold or donated will be updated so that they can also be worn. 

◆ QoL Improvements and Life Features

■ New Specialized Storage 
- Food storage: We plan to add a new food storage, from which you can directly take out ingredients for use in cooking. When preparing meals, you’ll be able to use ingredients from both your food storage and your inventory. 

- Wardrobe: A new wardrobe storage will be added so that you can store your headgear, armor, gloves, footwear, and cloaks. 

- Gatherables Storage: A new gatherables storage will be added, from which you can directly take out items for use in tempering and crafting. This storage will be able to hold a variety of crafting materials, including insects, stones, ores, and more.  

- Collections Storage: A new Collection Storage will be added, giving you a place to keep quest items tied to your adventures, along with recipes and other items you've collected on your journey.

■ Pets & Mounts 
More summonable mounts and new pets will be added. Also, in addition to existing horse tack sets, dedicated armor for other mounts is also being planned. 

◆ System and Graphics Improvements

■ UI Improvements 
To improve legibility, we’ll be adding a minimum font size adjustment option. Since Crimson Desert supports 14 UI languages, fully optimizing this feature across all of them will take some time, but we plan to introduce it first to help make the game more comfortable to play. We also plan to continue improving various UI elements and QoL features, including improvements to the map, inventory, and housing.

■ Improvements to Controls
We are carefully reviewing your feedback about controls. To provide a better gameplay experience, we plan to add customization options for certain controller inputs. We will also expand the range of configurable keys for keyboard and mouse to improve usability.

■ Improvements to Distant Scenery Quality
We are working on enhancing the realism of distant backgrounds so you can enjoy Pywel’s landscapes in greater depth. Please note that the patch size may be somewhat larger due to improvements to how distant scenery changes and the quality of rendering under different conditions. Take a look at the image below for a preview of how Pywel will look after the update.

* The above image was captured on a high-end PC at Cinematic mode (4K resolution, upscale mode off) and will differ depending on hardware specs, settings, platform etc.

And for those who missed the announcement, we will be releasing a Crimson Desert OST. The OST will be available for free on Steam and will also be released on major global music streaming platforms, so stay tuned!

Please note that the features introduced today are currently in development, and details may change when the update is released. Names are tentative as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read this notice and for your continued support. We hope you are looking forward to these updates, and we will continue listening closely to your feedback and doing our best to make your time in Pywel as enjoyable as possible.

— The Crimson Desert Team