Pearl Abyss continues to roll out impactful updates for Crimson Desert at a rapid pace, with patch 1.02.00 introducing several highly requested features. The patch notes highlight a significant expansion of private storage capacity, offering up to 1000 slots based on the Greymane camp's expansion level. This addresses long-standing player demands for more space, particularly from late-game users managing abundant camp resources.
Another welcome addition is the Headgear Visibility option, allowing players to hide their helmets and reveal Kliff's face. This feature includes four settings: Always Show, Show in Combat, Hide in Cutscenes, and Always Hide. Pearl Abyss has also announced plans to soon enable hiding weapons displayed on characters' backs, catering to players seeking a sleeker appearance since the game's launch.
A notable gameplay change is the introduction of a Movement Controls toggle, with two options: Basic and Classic. Basic allows holding sprint to accelerate, consuming stamina at intervals, while Classic requires repeated button presses, with stamina used per press. The Basic option is expected to be popular for its ease of use, addressing player complaints about sprint mechanics.
The patch also includes fixes for potential glitches, such as adjustments to flight boosts, and a quality-of-life improvement enabling fast travel without coming to a complete stop. Additionally, changes to cat breeding mechanics will benefit players building Greymane cat armies.
This major update follows a series of rapid post-release patches, with Pearl Abyss quickly responding to feedback to enhance the open-world action-adventure experience. While the update pace may slow, recent developments suggest ongoing support. However, there's no news on a potential hard mode, which some players have requested after recent difficulty adjustments.
For more on Crimson Desert, explore our coverage on NPCs as standout elements, a restored hidden food consequence system, and guides including Things to Do First, Things Crimson Desert Doesn't Tell You (with 28 tips and counting), Best Early Weapons, Best Skills to Get First, and 34 Essential Tips and Tricks for Pywel. The patch also includes UI fixes and improvements to performance, stability, and gameplay.
