Pearl Abyss studio returned to Crimson Desert in early July and presented a major update 1.13.00. The developers expanded gameplay features and fixed some technical issues.
For example, Damiana and Unka can now enter the Abyss — in connection with this, the location of memory shards of some bosses, with whom a repeat battle is available, has changed. In addition, 39 types of new equipment have been added to the game, including boss equipment:
- Ashen Warrior Equipment: 5 types
- Unyielding Hero Equipment: 5 types
- Punishing Knight Equipment: 5 types
- Battle Monk Equipment: 3 types
- Great Demenissian General Equipment: 2 types
A new item has appeared — the “Hunter's Talisman”. When used, the pet will bring game and gathered resources corresponding to its specialization.
Some other changes and improvements:
- An option “Hide mini-map and status” has been added to Settings > Other > Play, allowing to hide the mini-map and status interface.
- When resting on a bed, summoned pets will now rest with the character.
- [Unka] Can now use most of the costumes available to Cliff.
- Fixed an issue where Moren, the leader of the Mistwood Hunters, would disappear at the start of battle after being tracked.
- Fixed an issue where crimes could be committed without penalty when using tools while viewing memory shards.
- The teleportation device at the Technology Gate can now be used even without a vision.
- Fixed an issue where if a player sold furniture not listed for sale in the furniture store, and then tried to buy it again, all items for repurchase would disappear.
- Fixed an issue where contribution would abnormally increase in certain situations.
- Fixed an issue where previous side quests would not complete during the “Helping Hand” quest if the wounded soldier was rescued first.
- [Damiana] Fixed an issue where the “Mastery” skill would not activate when the character was equipped with a spear.
- Fixed an issue that allowed character control during the loading screen when switching characters.
- It is now possible to shoot a musket and pistol while sliding.
- Now, when using an elixir, the inventory automatically closes.
- [PS5] Fixed periodic slowdowns in some cutscenes.
- Fixed an issue where game loading sometimes took too long.
- Fixed an issue where the game would periodically crash when opening the map.
- Fixed an issue where the game would periodically crash during a repeat boss battle.
- Now, if engine parameters fail to apply, a failure message is displayed on the screen.
The full description of update 1.13.00 for Crimson Desert is available at the following link.