Here Are The Patch Notes From Crimson Desert’s Latest Big Update
Crimson Desert receives a major update introducing dragon-riding, expanded base-building mechanics, and new pet simulation features.
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The brief
The latest Crimson Desert update, version 1.12, introduces new gameplay mechanics allowing characters Damiane and Oongka to pilot the dragon known as Blackstar. The patch also includes 58 new house items and expansions to the title's base-building and pet simulation systems.
Coverage from Wccftech, GAMINGbible, IGN Southeast Asia, GamingBolt, and Forbes emphasizes the update's focus on community feedback and the significant changes to core game systems. Reports highlight that the changes to loading times and feature implementation are central to the new patch.
Future developments remain dependent on further announcements regarding the game's evolution. Coverage does not yet specify whether additional dragon-related gameplay or further base-building assets are planned for upcoming patches.
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Quick answers
What major features were added in the latest update?
The update adds the ability to ride the dragon Blackstar, 58 new house items, and expanded pet simulation features.
Which characters can pilot Blackstar?
According to reports, Damiane and Oongka are now able to pilot the dragon.
Are there technical improvements included in the patch?
Wccftech reports that the update includes reduced loading times.
Coverage (10)
- Pearl Abyss Fixed Critical Crash Issue in Crimson Desert for AMD Graphics Card Owners ixbt.games · 147d ago
- Crimson Desert Hotfix 1.12.01 Released as Update 1.000.354 MP1st · 147d ago
- New Crimson Desert patch leans further into cozy life sim territory, finally letting players "decorate the area outside your house" GamesRadar+ · 147d ago
- Crimson Desert New Update 1.000.352 for Version 1.12.0 Adds New House Items MP1st · 147d ago
- How to get pets in Crimson Desert Eurogamer · 147d ago
- Crimson Desert Patch 1.12 Lets Damiane and Oongka Ride The Dragon While Reducing Load Times And Fulfilling More Community Wishes Wccftech · 147d ago
- Crimson Desert Huge Free Update Is A Base-Building Game-Changer GAMINGbible · 147d ago
- Crimson Desert's Journey to Becoming an Actual Pet Simulator Is Pretty Much Complete With Latest Patch IGN Southeast Asia · 147d ago
- Crimson Desert Update Lets Damiane and Oongka Pilot Blackstar, Adds 58 New House Items GamingBolt · 147d ago
- Here Are The Patch Notes From Crimson Desert’s Latest Big Update Forbes · 147d ago
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