Pearl Abyss has released update 1.18.00 for Crimson Desert, focusing on streamlining exploration and quest management. The most significant change is a new non-violent wildlife research system, enabling players to populate their knowledge database without engaging in combat.
Key Gameplay Adjustments
Beyond the wildlife research additions, the patch introduces several quality-of-life improvements designed to reduce inventory and navigation friction:
- Research Currency: Costs for research have shifted from silvers to camp funds.
- Stable Gear: Horse equipment is now manageable directly within the stable interface.
- Quest Knowledge: Players can now obtain the "Mysterious Invitation" entry after completing the "Read the memory beneath Delesyia Castle" objective.
- Navigation: Quests are now sorted into specific knowledge sub-categories to simplify tracking.
- Trader Logic: Merchants are now fixed to their stalls, resolving previous issues where they would wander away from their locations.
- Item Relocation: The "Baker's Note" required for the "Haverson's Request" quest has been moved to a new location.
Player Impact
These changes are active immediately for all PC players. The update aims to minimize inventory clutter and streamline quest progress, particularly regarding the new non-violent path for wildlife study. Players encountering previous issues with merchant availability or research costs should find these elements resolved automatically upon loading the game.
For a complete list of minor bug fixes and technical adjustments included in this version, refer to the official Crimson Desert Steam hub.