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Crimson Desert update 1.00.03 delivers a broad set of gameplay refinements, with a clear focus on control responsiveness, combat balance, and quality of life improvements. Players will notice smoother input handling, reduced stamina costs in key actions, and adjustments that make progression systems less restrictive.
The update also introduces new storage options at key locations, expands fast travel functionality, and resolves a wide range of quest, UI, and performance issues. Several gameplay systems, including minigames, boss encounters, and item interactions, have been rebalanced to create a more consistent experience.
Patch Notes Version 1.00.03
New Features and Content Updates
- Added Private Storage for inventory management at Hernand lodgings and Howling Hill Camp
- Expanded Abyss Nexus locations across Pywel to improve fast travel options
- Introduced new food items at Hernand Tavern with increased health restoration effects
- Added destruction effects for enemy stronghold facilities
- Infirmary prevents wounded enemies from returning
- Storage reduces enemy max health by 10 percent
- Barracks reduces enemy attack by 5
- Added indestructible brazier at Lioncrest Watchtower
- Improved Trading Post UI to display companion horse inventories
Gameplay and Balance Changes
- Increased health restored from food and ingredient items
- Reduced stamina consumption for Nature’s Grasp and blocking actions
- Reduced enemy and boss health and attack values for better balance
- Increased stun gauge accumulation on bosses after successful parries
- Adjusted Kearush the Slayer attack patterns
- Lowered difficulty of ambush encounters and multiple minigames
- Reduced hits required for logging and simplified tree cutting mechanics
- Adjusted Force Palm acquisition to be available earlier in progression
- Reduced knowledge acquisition time and simplified skill observation requirements
- Updated bismuth ore mechanics
- Petrification now applies automatically when approaching
- Mining now possible with standard tools instead of Lightning attacks
Quest Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed progression issue in Chapter 2 quest Reunion where the cat could stop moving
- Improved Chapter 4 quest Mysterious Pot symbol interaction timing
- Fixed Turnali’s Request completion issue with refined Bekker Shield
- Improved notifications when crime status blocks quest progression
Controls Improvements
- Improved responsiveness for interaction UI, jump inputs, and menu navigation
- Fixed aiming alignment to center screen when using Lantern or unarmed
- Enhanced Equipment Quick Slot behavior for re-selection
- Added keyboard shortcuts for Inventory, Skills, Journal, and Map
- Improved keyboard and mouse movement responsiveness
- Added default bindings for Guard, Aim, and Evade actions
- Fixed multiple input and shortcut assignment issues
Combat and Boss Fixes
- Fixed issue where comrades remained during boss fights
- Fixed fire arrows failing to ignite enemies
- Fixed boss behavior issues including unnatural falling and excessive retreating
- Fixed incorrect application of Blinding Flash weakness
- Fixed stamina not being consumed after certain cutscenes
NPC and Economy Changes
- Reduced price of restorative items at Howling Hill Camp from 10 Silver to 1 Silver
- Improved animal and NPC behavior for more natural interactions
- Fixed missing English voice lines and abnormal NPC placements
- Fixed minigame issue where NPCs reacted incorrectly
UI and Quality of Life Updates
- Auto-register food items to quick slots upon acquisition
- Improved Homing Pigeon UI positioning
- Updated Knowledge and Notifications menu placement to Journal tab
- Fixed map destination removal and shop cursor display issues
- Improved skill observation camera behavior
Graphics and Settings
- Added 120Hz mode toggle for PlayStation 5 and Xbox
- Fixed settings reset and retention issues across multiple configurations
- Fixed resolution, upscaling, and fullscreen display problems
- Addressed invisibility issues on low graphics settings
- Fixed visual inconsistencies with ray reconstruction technologies
- Improved environmental visuals and animation transitions
- Fixed Mac-specific graphics defaults and crash issues
Performance and Stability
- Fixed PlayStation 5 crash when opening the Map menu
- Resolved GPU detection issues on certain PC configurations
- Improved compatibility for older Windows builds
- Fixed multiple crashes and optimized performance across platforms
- Fixed Xbox offline gameplay issue
Localization
- Improved localization quality and fixed translation errors across all languages
Other Fixes
- Fixed delays in death and loading sequences
- Improved horse behavior when called
- Fixed character movement issues when using abilities near walls
- Fixed DualSense vibration issues on Windows
Crimson Desert update 1.00.03 is currently rolling out, with availability on Xbox, Epic Games Store, and Mac App Store scheduled for a later time.
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