My timeline is flooded with endless Crimson Desert videos featuring adorable cats, tempting me to purchase the game. However, the unconventional control scheme has deterred me. Luckily, a forthcoming update will offer customization options to address this issue.

Let’s delve into the details of the upcoming update, which is currently awaiting a release date.

New Content and Features

The upcoming updates will bring additional challenges for players, including:

• Boss Rematch and Re-blockading: Players can re-challenge defeated bosses and face renewed blockades in liberated areas for more battle opportunities.
• Difficulty Settings: Easy, normal, and hard difficulty options will enable players to adjust combat challenges according to their preferences.

Character and Gameplay Improvements

Enhancements are in store to improve character balance and immersion:

• New Skills: Additional abilities will be introduced for characters Damiane and Oongka, aligning them with Kliff’s abilities.
• Back Weapon Visibility Toggle: Players can hide back-mounted weapons for a more immersive visual experience.
• Outfit Update: New character outfits will be added, and previously restricted outfits will become equippable.

Expanded Systems and Quality-of-Life Updates

Convenience features and system expansions are in the works:

• Specialized Storage Systems:

  • Food storage for cooking ingredients
  • Wardrobe system for outfit and armor organization
  • Gatherables storage for materials like insects, stones, and ores
  • Collections storage for quest items and recipes

• Pets and Mounts: New pets, summonable mounts, and expanded mount equipment options beyond horses

Technical and Visual Enhancements

The development team is focusing on system and graphical improvements:

• UI Updates: Various UI elements enhancements, including adjustable font sizes
• Control Improvements: Additional customization options for controller inputs and configurable keys for mouse and keyboard controls
• Improvements to Distant Scenery Quality: Enhancements to distant landscapes rendering for better immersion

Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack

A free soundtrack DLC will be available on Steam, with the official Crimson Desert soundtrack accessible on major global music platforms.

Source: Press release