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Yknow, I was just thinking w/ some of the control complaints, especially if you try to go pugilist etc. I wonder how well those goofy palm controllers would be where your mousehand basically gets 12 buttons or so and then a thumb stick. Forget the names, a friend of mine gave me 2 of his to try for I forgot what game. Just was too alient for me at first and kinda a chore to map all the buttons. But because they map on the controller directly to the inputs you want, it should be better than xbox controllers that last I knew you couldn't really customize.
it becomes muscle memory at some point. I'm not playing anything else until I am done with CD. Funny thing is , I stopped playing Spiderman 2 because of the confusing controls - lol.
 

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Well that's it , done. Not sure if it was the monster crab that keeps bucking you that you have to stab that kept kicking me off and killing me, or the 100000000000 fucking attempts to land on a fucking dragons back, or the night run (with a timer) through the hills in chapter 9 (or a combo of them all) but I realized I was making myself finish the game and stopped. 139 hrs in so I got my $$ worth. May go back but that backlog is looking at me side eyed.
 
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Shocked no one else has issues with thinkers meadow next to your camp? Crashes pretty much every time I enter it. Seems to be a commonish problem.


Edit apparently its new amd drivers. Time to turn off auto updates and roll back. FFFFFF
 
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Anyone messed w/ modding,. Game so crazy doesn't really need anything other than I want to try it w/ steam controller if I can snag one.

I hate nude mods because they generally seem super cringe/lame like main character just nude all the time and that kind of stuff. But I kinda wish the game could be a little more rated M with some actual hookers or a few random hotties in low cut bodices in general, not even nude neccesarily. (And other than teenage me, brief stupid sex scenes like in God of war don't do much for me)
 
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Maybe mod Kliff to Kliffette. I'd rather look at an athletic babe running around than a dude.
I mean on facebook some guy made a mega flamboyant gay bunny rabbit cliff, was for lgbt shit but at least was funny to look at.
 

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Took a few tries, the arrows annoying as hell but at start of chapter 3 while detouring for a quest killed Bradie Gul in the bandit crazy fortress. Don't even have orc unlocked.

Hope I didnt fuck up/miss anything, it doesnt even show on map now.
 

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Almost disapointed that this fell off for everyone, I'm finally chapt 8 or whatever starting Pailune, really stupid you get damiane but then she's locked on a super secret mission forever.

Was max 10 refinement, crit 3 and usual attack gears before completing 5, so kinda made it a little stupid for myself with how easy most boss fights are. Debating just going straight to killing beloth and accept I'll cruise rest of the game.

But bumping because yall might want to read the last half dozen patch notes theyve added just so so much shit.

Baby wryverns that you can grow up to fly, 5 of them w/ elemental attacks, made dragon easier to use longer, changes to the atag robot I havn't gotten to. Lots of QOL in the camp, including now dressing up outside your house, I have a juke box and a giant cat wheel.

A few arcade games added, rolling ball sucks but fortunately the main rewards are tied behind pinball which was recently nerfed so if you dont like it wont take too long to buy all the rewards.
 

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Almost disapointed that this fell off for everyone, I'm finally chapt 8 or whatever starting Pailune, really stupid you get damiane but then she's locked on a super secret mission forever.

Was max 10 refinement, crit 3 and usual attack gears before completing 5, so kinda made it a little stupid for myself with how easy most boss fights are. Debating just going straight to killing beloth and accept I'll cruise rest of the game.

But bumping because yall might want to read the last half dozen patch notes theyve added just so so much shit.

Baby wryverns that you can grow up to fly, 5 of them w/ elemental attacks, made dragon easier to use longer, changes to the atag robot I havn't gotten to. Lots of QOL in the camp, including now dressing up outside your house, I have a juke box and a giant cat wheel.

A few arcade games added, rolling ball sucks but fortunately the main rewards are tied behind pinball which was recently nerfed so if you dont like it wont take too long to buy all the rewards.
I'm just waiting for them get to a "final" version, then I'll come back and finish before the DLC hits.
 

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I'm just waiting for them get to a "final" version, then I'll come back and finish before the DLC hits.
It seems they’re already at that point. The only things they’re doing now is just adding small stuff, new armor sets, small QoL. They haven’t changed anything with the story or main quests. It’s pretty wild how they just keep adding things each week. I’m wondering if they will just keep doing this until they release and expansion.
 

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It seems they’re already at that point. The only things they’re doing now is just adding small stuff, new armor sets, small QoL. They haven’t changed anything with the story or main quests. It’s pretty wild how they just keep adding things each week. I’m wondering if they will just keep doing this until they release and expansion.
That wasn't what they said at the beginning of the month re: what's coming between now and Sept.


I want to try the game at some point, but definitely not before they retool the story. I know I'd hate it and wouldn't last long in the current state.
 
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Nobody seems to be caring about this "Game of the Year" anymore but for some reason I started getting end game videos on my Instagram algorithm. People are riding dragons and destroying towns like it's GoT.
 

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Nobody seems to be caring about this "Game of the Year" anymore but for some reason I started getting end game videos on my Instagram algorithm. People are riding dragons and destroying towns like it's GoT.
All the gear additions, UI changes, companion changes, pet changes, mount additions, unique monster attacks, etc. etc. etc. - All of that shit is great. Four months after its release and theyre still pushing out everything that was in the pipeline for the originally planned MMO and we're getting it all for free. Thats amazing in its own right.

But for me to play for more than 5 minutes - they've got to add a major DLC or an outright expansion. Something that cleans up the story, adds a lot more story and takes your character to places that the story doesnt even touch outside of self motivated exploration.

As far as Game of the Year? its been one of the best games Ive played in a long time. I'd rate it game of the year, 2026, definitely. Cause I havent picked up anything else that inspired me to no life it like this one did this year. That doesnt mean it beats out BG3, Witcher 3, Elden Ring, etc. in the previous years, though.
 
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Shareholder summary of some random Youtuber for CD.
  • Platform Expansion (e.g., Nintendo Switch 2): Pearl Abyss is actively reviewing and testing Crimson Desert for Switch 2. They're optimistic about broader availability but emphasize maintaining the game's graphics, action, and seamless open-world feel. It's not a simple port—they're doing optimization and verification, plus partner collaboration checks. No firm release date yet; they'll announce transparently when ready. The host calls this an "insane undertaking" but exciting.
  • Multiplayer Mode: High player interest noted (since the game was originally envisioned as online). It's a major undertaking involving servers, balance, stability, and platforms. Studies are ongoing for technical and gameplay feasibility. The CEO expressed hope that multiplayer fits into long-term IP expansion, giving fans "renewed hope." Not imminent, but actively considered alongside other content.
  • Story/Content Updates & DLC: A free story overhaul is coming with additional new content. Paid DLC/expansions are planned. Updates will be timed strategically (avoiding major competitor releases like GTA 6). The focus is on extending playtime and deepening the narrative around Kliff, the Greymanes, the continent of Pywel, rival factions (like Black Bears), and larger threats like the Abyss/mystical imbalance.
  • Tech & Mod Support (BlackSpace Engine): No plans to sell the engine externally (to avoid diluting resources). Emphasis on internal use for their IPs. However, they're exploring ways to turn accumulated tech into an "ecosystem" for user-generated content (UGC), creator tools, and potentially mod support. This could evolve Crimson Desert into something more community-driven long-term and help position Pearl Abyss as a broader platform company.
  • Company 10-Year Plan: Crimson Desert fits into Pearl Abyss's bigger strategy for sustained growth. They want the game (and IP) to have longevity through ongoing updates, expansions, and potential multiplayer elements.

Also, a finer point - it looks like theyre going to release a mod tool that allows people to edit in-game geometry, etc. (possibly?).

I heard in early June there was a DLC coming, and Ive been waiting patiently for that kind of news - but nothing other than its confirmation. The story overhaul will likely make it a complete replay with a more focused dive on completion - but.. I said that about Witcher 3 every time a DLC came out. I just get lost in the sauce every fkn time.
 
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Honestly it's one of the best games I have ever played. I cannot wait to see what they do with this. It's like a bastion of hope in a sea of shit right now because I guarantee you TES 6 and Witcher 4 are going to fucking blow DEI ass chunks and fail.

Blood of Dawnwalker were the folks that all left CD DEI Ville and that game looks promising too.
 
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Honestly it's one of the best games I have ever played. I cannot wait to see what they do with this. It's like a bastion of hope in a sea of shit right now because I guarantee you TES 6 and Witcher 4 are going to fucking blow DEI ass chunks and fail.

Blood of Dawnwalker were the folks that all left CD DEI Ville and that game looks promising too.
I watched Blood of Dawnwalker preview yesterday or the day before. Definitely looking at purchasing that one in the first week.
 
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Honestly it's one of the best games I have ever played. I cannot wait to see what they do with this. It's like a bastion of hope in a sea of shit right now because I guarantee you TES 6 and Witcher 4 are going to fucking blow DEI ass chunks and fail.

Blood of Dawnwalker were the folks that all left CD DEI Ville and that game looks promising too.
I am an hour or so in, when does it get good? They pushing this benevolence thing really hard. Oh you gave a beggar a coin, the beggar is GOD!?
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OK this game is pissing me off, doing that thing where 1 button does 5 things combined with the worse targeting system I have ever seen. Quest item or turn that lamp on...no I picked up a grasshopper and now I am jumping...FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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I am an hour or so in, when does it get good? They pushing this benevolence thing really hard. Oh you gave a beggar a coin, the beggar is GOD!?
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It gets good when you decide to do whatever you want until you hit some pregression check.