News

Crimson Desert Developer Responds To Negative Player Feedback

Following the Crimson Desert’s recent launch and player complaints about its control system, Pearl Abyss shared a new post on the game’s official Twitter account. The company thanked players for their support during the game’s first three days and confirmed that the developers are currently working on a patch to address control issues.

“Since launch, we have been listening closely to your feedback and doing our best to make improvements to the game,” wrote the developer. “In particular, we are aware of the discomfort many players have experienced with the controls, and we are currently preparing a patch to address this. We also want to apologize for not providing keyboard and mouse players with a satisfactory gameplay experience.”

Following its release, Crimson Desert peaked at 239,000 concurrent players, according to SteamDB. While a respectable number, this is surprising given that it was a highly anticipated title. Additionally, the game holds a “Mixed” rating on Steam, with 67 percent of players recommending it. Crimson Desert launched on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

The game’s details:

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the stunning yet perilous continent of Pywel. After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across the land, players follow Kliff who embarks on a journey to rebuild the Greymanes and reclaim what has been lost. As he traverses across the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

Crimson Desert will launch with Collector’s, Deluxe and Standard editions. The Collector’s Edition will feature an impressive 17” exclusive diorama of Kliff and Golden Star, a premium Greymane Brooch Pin and deluxe woven fabric map of Pywel – designed to elevate any treasured collection.

Pre-orders will be going live for all physical and digital editions in the coming days, available at most major retailers — all pre-orders come with the Khaled Shield as a pre-order bonus. Additionally, fans who pre-order any PlayStation®5 edition will also receive the Grotevant Plate Set DLC as a PS5 exclusive bonus included in pack.

Stay tuned at Gaming Instincts via Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more gaming news.

Abdul Saad

Abdul Saad is a seasoned entertainment journalist and critic and has been writing for five years on multiple gaming sites. When he isn't writing or playing the latest JRPG, he can be found coding games of his own or tinkering with something electrical.