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As Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss rushes to fix pressing issues, players are asking for updates to the time-gated dragon mount

… For now, the first fixes and tweaks hitting the massive action-adventure game are targeting common frustrations like the heavy feeling of the controls and inventory/storage limitations. …

Mar 23, 2026 · News by Fran Ruiz Contributor

Turns out Crimson Desert's lead voice actor was as confused by the game's disjointed story as some players

… There, the actor didn't shy away from expressing his frustrations while working on the gigantic game: "Nearly two years into recording, they sort of said, 'Well, we're going to start recording in earnest now.' And I went, 'what the hell do you mean? …

Mar 30, 2026 · News by Fran Ruiz Contributor

Crimson Desert admits it used generative AI for "early-stage iteration" and apologises AI images were not replaced before release

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has responded to claims its latest game used AI to generate images, admitting "2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental AI generative tools", but claims it had always intended to replace them before release. …

Mar 22, 2026 · News by Vikki Blake Contributor

Blocked Intel graphics cards, failed Xbox App booting, and 120GB patches hit Crimson Desert as launch woes continue

… We've also contacted developer Pearl Abyss for comment on this issue. …

Mar 20, 2026 · News by Connor Makar Staff Writer

"I genuinely thought my controller wasn't working" - Crimson Desert players are getting so annoyed with its clunky controls they're asking for launch day refunds

… Not pressed." These public complaints come after mixed though leaning positive critic reviews, which resulted in developer Pearl Abyss' stock value dropping 30 percent . …