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Pearl Abyss Pauses Weekly Crimson Desert Update to Test Larger PS5 Patch

The studio is bundling big changes into one release to raise quality.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss said it will hold its usual weekly patch and take extra time to test a larger PS5 update it expects to release sometime next week.
  • The incoming patch will add input presets for keyboard, mouse, and controllers, new difficulty options, and category tabs that organize the inventory.
  • The team said distant scenery quality upgrades are included, which will make this download bigger than earlier updates.
  • Eurogamer reports the patch is set to add boss fight replays, respawning enemy outposts, and new outfits, expanding on last week’s developer note.
  • Since the March 19 launch, the studio has issued about nine weekly updates to improve controls, UI, and performance after a divisive but strong-selling debut.