Crimson Desert 1.01 Update Enhances Cow Herding and Introduces Quality of Life Improvements

It’s a rare treat to see a significant game update roll out over the weekend, but that’s exactly what developer Pearl Abyss has done with the version 1.01.00 update for Crimson Desert. This isn’t just a collection of bug fixes and minor tweaks; the patch brings substantial quality-of-life enhancements, including reduced flight stamina usage, five new summonable mounts, and quicker loading times. Plus, there are improved animations for aerial attacks. Overall, this update is much more comprehensive than the earlier patch released this week, and while it may not be flawless, it certainly introduces some valuable improvements.

The controls, which were a major pain point at launch, have received some essential adjustments. It’s now easier on your fingers to increase speed, requiring fewer taps to keep up a fast pace. The keyboard and mouse experience has also been refined, making it simpler to navigate your inventory and select or use items.

It’s clear that Pearl Abyss is listening to player feedback, as many of the fixes directly address common concerns. Fans are buzzing about the patch on various forums, celebrating the significant improvements. It’s also amusing to see notes like “Improved cows not properly following during herding” and “Fixed an issue where attacking NPCs with trees was not considered a crime.” While they might sound silly out of context, they highlight how seriously Pearl Abyss is taking the feedback from the Crimson Desert community.

Version 1.01.00 is now live on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, with updates for the Epic Game Store and Mac App Store set to arrive later. You can check out the full patch notes below.