Pearl Abyss announced the first major paid expansion for Crimson Desert called Charting the Unknown, which will be released on October 29 and will add sea travel, romances, weddings, ship building, and new combat challenges.
Players will be able to gather resources, create and upgrade their own vessels, explore distant islands with hostile factions, and establish outposts there. A special diving suit will allow them to dive deep in search of sunken ruins and treasures.
The lives of the heroes will also change. For Cliff, Damiana, and Ungki, a full-fledged system of romantic relationships with world inhabitants will appear. Acquaintances can grow into marriage and cohabitation.
Developers will also expand housing customization options, including rearranging walls and windows. Players will be able to capture liberated castles and open trading enterprises there.
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Battle enthusiasts will find a separate mode with a series of powerful bosses. Unique equipment is promised for victories.