A new Crimson Desert update rolled out on May 29 across every version of the game, with one exception. Identified by version number 1.09, this release introduces dozens of changes to Crimson Desert's controls, pets, skills, and animations, among other aspects of the game.
The hit open-world action adventure from South Korean studio Pearl Abyss has received nearly two dozen patches since its March 18 debut. Its most recent prior revision arrived on May 22, bumping Crimson Desert's version number to 1.08 and introducing a variety of content additions and changes. Update 1.09 marks the game's 21st post-launch patch to date.
During its financial report briefing, Pearl Abyss addresses the future of Crimson Desert, teasing DLC and exploring more ways to broaden the game.
Headlining the new update is the ability to remap the game's default controller button layout. The addition addresses numerous player grievances about Crimson Desert's overly complicated controls, which have been among the most frequent complaints from early adopters. While the ability to customize controls should spare future players that frustration, the feature arrived more than two months after launch, meaning some Crimson Desert veterans have already cleared the initial hurdle. "Too late for...
