Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert patch notes

Steam App 3321460

Crimson Desert patch notes and update history

This Crimson Desert patch notes page tracks recent updates in one place: balance changes, events, affected characters, items, modes, new content, player impact, and official Steam announcements.

Use the Crimson Desert patch notes timeline below to scan what changed, which characters, creatures, items, or modes are affected, and whether the latest update is worth checking before your next session.

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Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Developer

Pearl Abyss

Publisher

Pearl Abyss

Genre

Action, Adventure

Platform

Windows, Mac

Steam App ID

3321460

Latest Update

Jul 16, 2026

Latest Crimson Desert patch notes: Patch Notes Version 1.14.00

Tracked Updates

7

6 Crimson Desert patch notes in the latest 30-day window

Main Focus

bugfix

Most frequent update category in this timeline

Average Gap

6 days

Average time between tracked updates

Latest Crimson Desert patch notes

Patch Notes Version 1.14.00

Version 1.14.00 adds cross-save support across major platforms and fixes quest, control, and stability issues.

Players can carry one save across supported platforms, and progression blockers plus a control bug should be resolved for smoother play.

Key changes

  • Cross-save added for PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
  • Quest "A Dwarf's Concern" can now be completed.
  • Character control issue after a pet jumps on the bed is fixed.
  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements included.

Update focus

Category breakdown

bugfix7
other6
content4
performance2

Player impact

What keeps changing?

Recent Crimson Desert patch notes show which heroes, modes, cosmetics, events, creatures, items, fixes, and content updates appear most often. Higher-impact entries are the ones most likely to change what players notice in game.

Greymane Camp x3furniture x2Oongka x2pets x2Steam x2A Dwarf's ConcernAbyssall platformsAMD RX 5000 SeriesAMD-based systemsbaby wyvernsbear riding

5 Crimson Desert patch notes currently marked medium or higher impact.

Timeline

Recent Crimson Desert patch notes

Jul 16, 2026Impact 4/5contentbugfixother

Patch Notes Version 1.14.00

Quick summary

Version 1.14.00 adds cross-save support across major platforms and fixes quest, control, and stability issues.

Players can carry one save across supported platforms, and progression blockers plus a control bug should be resolved for smoother play.

Key changes

  • Cross-save added for PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
  • Quest "A Dwarf's Concern" can now be completed.
  • Character control issue after a pet jumps on the bed is fixed.
  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements included.
cross-savePlayStationXboxSteam
Jul 8, 2026Impact 3/5bugfixperformanceother

Patch Notes Version 1.13.01

Quick summary

Version 1.13.01 focuses on crash fixes, quest and progression blockers, and several visual and gameplay polish updates across PC and consoles.

This patch mainly improves stability and removes progression blockers, with some platform-specific visual fixes. Players should see fewer crashes, smoother quest flow, and more reliable reward and settlement progression.

Key changes

  • Fixed a crash that could occur while riding a bear.
  • Corrected character rendering issues on consoles and AMD-based systems.
  • Fixed Oongka failing to follow Kliff in certain main quest cutscenes.
  • Resolved blocked rewards, Hoenmark Ruins liberation, and ranch feed bin issues.
KliffOongkaHoenmark Ruinsranches
Jul 4, 2026Impact 3/5contentbugfixother

Patch Notes Version 1.13.00

Quick summary

Version 1.13.00 adds Abyss access for Oongka and Damiane, new outfits and dye options, plus several fixes and stability improvements.

This patch mainly expands access and customization while smoothing out bugs. The biggest gameplay change is Abyss access for two characters, with smaller flow improvements from pet resting and relocated boss collectibles.

Key changes

  • Oongka and Damiane can now enter the Abyss.
  • Some rematch boss Memory Fragments were repositioned.
  • Summoned pets now rest with you in beds.
  • New outfits and more dyeable equipment options added.
  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements.
OongkaDamianeAbyssMemory Fragments
Jun 24, 2026Impact 3/5bugfixperformance

Patch Notes Version 1.12.02

Quick summary

Version 1.12.02 fixes crash issues tied to specific graphics and Photo Mode settings, and corrects ocean fishing zone tagging.

Stability should improve for affected PC players, especially on AMD RX 5000 Series systems and in Photo Mode. Fishing access is also corrected in previously blocked ocean areas.

Key changes

  • Fixed frequent crashes at 1080p on AMD RX 5000 Series GPUs.
  • Fixed a crash when entering Photo Mode after disabling HDR.
  • Corrected ocean regions incorrectly marked as No Fishing Zones.
Crimson DesertAMD RX 5000 SeriesPhoto ModeHDR
Jun 20, 2026Impact 2/5bugfixother

Patch Notes Version 1.12.01 (All Platforms Hotfix)

Quick summary

Hotfix 1.12.01 fixes several world, traversal, lighting, and camp-placement issues across all platforms.

These fixes mainly improve stability and immersion, with one notable quality-of-life repair for camp placement and smoother traversal in the open world.

Key changes

  • Outdoors furniture no longer disappears in some situations.
  • Climbing onto moving objects now works more reliably.
  • Glass lighting has been corrected to look more natural.
  • Terrain near the Sanctum of Faith no longer floats.
  • Skunky now stays visible when placed in camp.
Greymane CampSanctum of FaithSkunkyfurniture
Jun 19, 2026Impact 2/5contentbugfixother

Patch Notes Version 1.12.00

Quick summary

Version 1.12.00 adds outdoor house decoration, two new crafting tools, and 58 house items, plus general fixes and stability improvements.

Mostly a home-building and crafting update. It expands customization options and adds new places to gather crafting tools, with general stability improvements alongside.

Key changes

  • Added outdoor decoration for the area outside your house.
  • Added 2 new crafting tools, including Workstations and Looms.
  • Added 58 new house items and furniture.
  • Placed Workstations and Looms at Greymane Camp, Timberham Sawmill, and Hernand Tailor's Shop.
  • Included bug fixes and stability improvements.
house decorationcrafting toolsWorkstationLoom
Jun 12, 2026Impact 3/5contentbugfixother

Patch Notes Version 1.11.00

Quick summary

Version 1.11.00 expands pet progression, adds baby wyvern map support, and delivers bug fixes plus stability improvements across platforms.

Pet collectors get more long-term progression and clearer baby wyvern tracking, while day-to-day play should feel steadier from the added fixes.

Key changes

  • New challenges now raise pet registration capacity.
  • Pet registration cap increased to 100; camp summon cap remains 50.
  • Retroactive rewards granted for the existing pet registration challenge.
  • Baby wyverns now have a dedicated map icon.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements were added.
petsbaby wyvernsGreymane Campall platforms
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