Crimson Desert’s First Major Dev Update: They Actually Listened (My Full Take)
Quick Update
- New combat loop: Boss Rematches + Re-blockading + Difficulty modes (easy/normal/hard)
- Character QoL: New skills for Damiane & Oongka, hide back weapons, new outfits
- Life/crafting upgrades: Food storage, Wardrobe, Gatherables Storage, Collections Storage
- Mounts/pets getting love.
- UI/Graphics: Font size slider, control customization, distant scenery quality boost
- Free OST dropping on Steam + streaming platforms
I'm excited that Crimson Desert is getting a decent amount of updates this early on. I'm coming from Black Desert Online, so I'm used to getting an event or patch every week. I know other single-player games are slow to address their issues, if they address them at all. Recently, it's been a game that lasts long enough to get its first update, or the studio shuts down.
The Combat Loop
The Good and the bad, starting with the bad, I'm not really a fan of the Difficulty addition, mostly bc the game is programmed for us to win, so to make it easier to win for me makes the game less fun. All you really have to do is Git Gud and learn the mechanics.
I am a fan of the Re-blockading addition and the Boss Rematches; these changes will make the world feel more alive, especially as they add more to the game. Boss Rematches is a W bc that lets me rematch Bosses that kicked my butt in the early game.
Character Improvements
I haven't had the chance to play as Damine or Oongka, but for those who prefer to play as them after the Main Story, this will help them complete puzzles in the open world. I mostly summon them and form an adventure party.
We are also getting the ability to hide back weapons and a few more outfits to wear. At this rate, they should give us the option to have Combat gear and Casual gear so that we can Transmog/farm outfits for the ultimate Drip. Pear Abyss, if you see this, please add it =). PLEASE LET US ENTER THE DRIP ERA
QoL
More storage!! We are getting a lot of storage, not directly to our Private storage, but dedicated Storage for Food, Outfits, Gatherables, and Collection items. Food storage will allow us to use the items directly when we cook. This will also work for crafting/upgrading gear, as well as other consumables. This is an update that I was asking for the last time I played, bc i couldn't remember how much food I had in my private storage.
We will also be getting a few new pets, mounts, and gear for them to collect.
Graphics + Systems Improvements
The more we play, the more data we can give them, resulting in the first rounds of improvements and more polish. I'm still on an older machine so that these changes will help, but I will be limited.
Free OST
The music for this project is top-tier, and the fact that we can download a free sample makes it even better. I will be giving it a listen on stream when I go live.
I'm hype to see what they have in store for us over the next few months. I heard in the grapevine that they will be adding some sort of multiplayer and that they have some DLC/Expansions in the works. If Crimson Desert can surpass Black Desert Online (which I'm sure it will), then I'm sure it will be something we will be playing for years, like Skyrim and GTA Online.