Crimson Desert releases update 1.01.00: Added new mounts, improved combat, optimized performance.

Pearl Abyss has just released update 1.01.00 for Crimson Desert , adding new mounts, improving the combat and control systems, and optimizing performance.

The Crimson Desert update also fixes numerous quest, interface, and graphics bugs to enhance the overall player experience.

+ New content

• Five new summoned mounts added.
  • Mythical Animals: White Bear, Silver Fang, Snowwhite Deer
  • Boss mounts: Rock Tusk Warthog, Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex
• Add more chests containing materials scattered throughout Pywel.
• Added the 'Refinement Coin' item, which allows you to upgrade equipment to level 4 without needing any materials.
• Add crafting functionality when selecting a recipe.
• Added the feature to save all selected items to the inventory.
• Add food stores at farms.
• Improve the knowledge system.
• Upgraded photography mode with a wider field of view.

+ Improve gameplay

• Pets don't run too far when fighting.
• Pets improve item-picking abilities.
• Increase the amount of water drawn from the well each time.
• Drilling machine retrieves items immediately.
• Saw the wood and collect the materials immediately after cutting.
• Increase the treasure discovery range of the Pirate King's Hat.
• Reduce the likelihood of pickpockets running into the house.
• Improve the abyss system
• Increase the camera distance in photo mode.

+ Improved combat and controls

• Improved character and mount controls.
• Maintain running speed even when not holding down the sprint button.
• Reduce physical exertion while flying.
• The equipment can be used while in flight.
• Adjust the aerial thrust skill to avoid overuse.
• Reduce the stamina required for aerial skills.
• Add elemental weakness effects
• The boss doesn't attack immediately after the player respawns.
• Improve interaction between objects and uncontrollable characters.

+ Task

• Fixed a bug in the 'New Journey' opening mission.
• Fixed the 'Missing Companion' quest in chapter two.
• Fixing the error in chapter three of the 'Dance with the Devil' quest.
• Improve task instructions that lack information.

+ Interface

• Small map with fixed North orientation
• Display skill upgrade indicators
• Add new task icons.
• Improved cooking and crafting interface.
• Increase notification limits
• Improve the knowledge interface.

+ Graphics

• Improve display in low-resolution environments.
• Improve hair, fur, and clothing.
• Added a fixed 4K image output option to PlayStation 5.
• Fixes image distortion issues during prolonged gameplay.
• Improve overall image quality

Performance and stability

• Reduce loading times when moving quickly.
• Reduce respawn time
• Fix game crashing issues.
• Optimize overall performance

The Crimson Desert 1.01.00 update focuses on improving gameplay, controls, and performance, while also adding new content to enhance the game after its release.