Patch Notes Version 1.13.00

Fellow Greymanes,
Here are the fixes and improvements that have been added this patch.

Major Updates

This patch allows Oongka and Damiane to enter the Abyss, adds new outfits and expands dyeable equipment options, and includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.

Update Schedule

The patch is rolling out across all platforms.
Please refer to the Update section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.

Update

Steam (PC): Patch available now
Steam (Mac): Patch available at a later time (in-progress)
PlayStation: Patch available now

Patch Notes Version 1.13.00

New Additions

• \[Oongka/Damiane] They can now enter the Abyss. Accordingly, the locations of Memory Fragments for certain rematchable bosses have been changed. (To prevent spoilers, details are listed in the dropdown menu below.)

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• Corrupted Caliburn

• Goyen

• Draven, the Crowcaller

• Clockwork White Horn

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• Summoned pets will now rest together with the character when resting in a bed.

• Added a “Hide Minimap and Status” option under Settings > Others > Gameplay, allowing the player to hide the minimap and status HUD UI.

• Added a new item, “Hunter’s Sigil,” which allows a bird pet to retrieve prey and gatherable items suited to their specialties when equipped.

• \[Kliff/Oongka] Added 39 new pieces of equipment, including boss equipment.

  • Boss equipment

    • 5 pieces of the Tarandus the Ashen outfit

    • 5 pieces of the Unyielding Hero outfit

    • 5 pieces of the Knight of Carnage outfit

    • 3 pieces of the Martial Monk outfit

    • 2 pieces of the grand general of Demeniss outfit

  • New equipment

    • 16 pieces of armor

    • 3 pieces of headgear

• \[Damiane] Added 8 new pieces of equipment.

  • New equipment

    • 8 pieces of armor

• New equipment can be obtained through quests, achievements, shops, and other sources.

• \[Oongka] Oongka can now equip most outfits available to Kliff.

• \[Damiane] Damiane can now equip the following boss equipment:

  • 5 pieces of the guardian of Odeck outfit

  • 3 pieces of the Dark Marksman outfit

  • 1 piece of the Masked Liberator outfit

• \[Kliff/Oongka] They can now equip Kuku equipment.

  • Kuku Lightning-Resistant Armor

  • Kuku Flame-Resistant Armor

  • Kuku Ice-Resistant Armor

  • Kuku Breeze-Step Boots

  • Kuku Rishi's Boots

  • Kuku Marni Laser Helm

• Added crafting recipes for 4 types of carpets.

  • Carpet crafting recipes can be purchased from shops.

• Added special attacks to the Flame Knight, Wyvernflames, Savage Fang, and Goldenscale Bandits.

• Added crafting recipes for “Lightning Bolt Plate Armor,” “Scorchflame Plate Armor,” and “Frostcursed Plate Armor.”

Main Improvements

Content

• Changed certain disguise outfits that could not be dyed so that they can now be dyed.

• Improved most weapons and secondary weapons so that they can now be dyed.

• Improved the Iron Eagle and Phoenix so that they can equip the Sigil of Valor.

• Improved gathering so that up to 3 fireflies can be obtained when gathering from a firefly colony.

• \[Oongka] Improved puzzles so that they can be completed with Scatter Shot.

• Fixed an issue where the auto-tracked target would switch to another quest in certain situations.

• Fixed an issue where rowboats would briefly sink underwater when used.

• Fixed an issue where the wagon would disappear if it was destroyed during the "A Sack of Pepper" quest.

• Fixed an issue where Moren would disappear when combat started after tracking Moren, the Mistwood Huntmaster.

• Fixed an issue where crimes using tools could be committed without fines during Memory Fragment playbacks.

• Improved the Gate to Advancement's teleporting device to be usable without a Visione equipped.

• Fixed an issue where, if the player sold furniture that was not being sold at a furniture shop and then repurchased that furniture, all items in the repurchase menu would disappear.

• Fixed an issue where Duane could not travel on horseback during the "Skilled in Archery" quest.

• Fixed an issue where Contribution would increase abnormally in certain situations.

• Changed the Bleed Bandits' Alchemy Explosive Pack so that its durability decreases each time it summons a bomb.

• Fixed an issue where, during the "Hand of Deliverance" quest, if the injured soldier was rescued first, the previous sub-quest would not be completed.

• Fixed an issue where certain attacks of Antumbra's Spear would activate from an abnormal position.

Controls

• Improved so that when using Axiom Force during soft lock-on, it is immediately used on the target.

• \[Damiane] Fixed an issue where Smiting Strike - Proficiency could not be used when equipping a spear.

• \[Oongka] Fixed an issue where pressing the exit key while reading memories would transition into Vertical Flight.

• Fixed an issue where Counter Stance could be used while a flag was equipped.

• Fixed an issue where the character could be controlled during loading when switching characters.

Combat / Action

• Improved Muskets and pistols so that they can be fired while sliding.

• Fixed an issue where using Focused Aerial Roll near NPCs would be considered a crime.

• Improved an issue where the character would briefly freeze when performing a jump attack from a high place.

• Fixed an issue where sliding attacks could not be used with certain equipment combinations.

• Fixed an issue where using certain skills while a tool was equipped would switch to the main weapon.

• \[Oongka] Fixed an issue where charging with certain weapons would be blocked by enemies.

• \[Oongka] Fixed an issue where Aerial Grapple could not be used while equipping the Kuku Rocket Pack.

• \[Oongka] Fixed an issue where targets could not be designated while flying.

• \[Oongka] Fixed an issue where finishing blows would miss when a Greathammer was equipped.

• \[Damiane] Fixed an issue where the motion appeared unnatural when using Lightning Strike.

• \[Damiane] Fixed an issue where the element imbued Smiting Strike would not activate at the correct timing while the Groundsurge Abyss Gear was equipped.

• \[Damiane] Fixed an issue where quick swapping to the broom after using Flame Rush allowed movement at an abnormal speed.

• Fixed an issue where summoning Blackstar while using Axiom Force caused the controls other than movement and jumping to become unavailable.

• Fixed an issue where the character would attack barehanded after obtaining the Twilight Messenger's weapon.

• Improved a few flight animations for the Wyvern.

UI

• Changed so that the inventory closes when using an elixir.

• \[Oongka/Damiane] Improved the character switch UI displayed in situations that can only be progressed with Kliff.

• Improved so that items that cannot be dyed can no longer be selected in the Dye UI.

• Changed so that only the currently tracked quest is displayed on the minimap border.

• Fixed an issue where the Recoverable item alert related to Wyvern eggs was not displayed.

• Fixed an issue where Trust notifications were not displayed properly in the notification history.

• \[Mouse/Keyboard] Fixed an issue where, when selecting furniture, the tooltip in the upper-right corner displayed furniture other than the selected one.

Graphics / Settings

• \[PS5] Fixed an issue where certain cutscenes would occasionally stutter.

• Fixed an issue where game loading time would occasionally take longer than usual.

• Fixed an issue where a crash would occasionally occur when opening the map.

• Fixed an issue where a crash would occasionally occur during boss rematches.

• Changed so that a failure message is displayed when applying engine options fails.

Localization

• Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.

Others

• Fixed an issue where the pinball launcher pin would not move upward.

• Fixed an issue where, when relocating a well in housing mode, the position would become misaligned.

• Changed the knowledge descriptions for salmon and burbot.

• Fixed an issue where some effects appeared awkward on ships.

• Fixed an issue where some quests would not be marked as completed in certain situations.

• Changed some Re-Blockade quests so that they are displayed as Engaged rather than Invaded.

• Fixed an issue where monsters would not appear in the Sovereign Wastes region in certain situations.

• Improved the guide text related to the drilling equipment in the "Abandoned Drilling Rig" quest.

• Fixed an issue where necklaces would clip through certain helms when equipped.

• Fixed the description of the Pavilion Glass Lamps.

• Fixed an issue where accompanying comrades would appear unnatural while a Rematch was loading.

• Fixed an issue where the camera would follow the Windshot when used while riding a Wyvern.

• Fixed an issue where some wagons appeared unnatural.

• Fixed an issue where some weapons displayed unnaturally.

• Updated the Others > Guides > Riding Dragons description.

• Changed "Injured Ludvig" to "One-Armed Ludvig" in Knowledge > Bosses.

• Fixed an issue where tools could be equipped and unequipped while talking to NPCs.

• Fixed an issue where some objects could be interacted with at awkward angles.

• Fixed an issue where the player would overlap with certain objects when viewing stronghold details under certain situations.

• Fixed a housing issue where the well bucket would not appear when placing a well in certain situations.

• Fixed an issue in housing mode where controls would become unavailable after placing certain installations.

• Fixed an issue in housing mode where some installations would move to unintended positions when taking them out or rotating them.

• Fixed an issue where the Wyvern would become stuck in place when dying in certain situations.

• Fixed an issue where related objects were placed before the Howling Hill was built.

• \[Controller] Fixed an issue where, when pressing certain buttons, the sequence would not display the correct input button.

• Fixed an issue where the Liberation Gauge was displayed as 30% while progressing through the Courts of Judgment quest.

• Fixed an issue where the description for the Infiltrate the Azerian Manor quest would not be displayed in certain situations.

• Fixed an issue where the Longsword and Sheath appeared awkward when using shops and dye shops.

• Fixed an issue where the kakapo appeared awkward when zooming the camera in or out while holding it.

• Improved an issue where the rider’s motion appeared awkward when riding a wild bear without a saddle.

• Improved an issue where outfits appeared awkward when riding certain animals.

• \[Oongka] Fixed the Restrain skill description so that it now matches the equipped weapon.

• \[Oongka/Damian] Fixed an issue where a green effect would be displayed when using the Axiom Bracelet while hanging.

• \[Oongka] Fixed the descriptions for how to use certain Greathammer skills so that they now match their actual behavior.

• \[Damiane] Improved the silhouettes of certain outfits.

• Fixed an issue where effects appeared awkward when moving a power core with Axiom Force in certain situations.

• Improved the silhouette of riders mounted on wild wolves.

• Fixed an issue where the camera would behave abnormally when certain monsters were in a groggy state.

• Fixed an issue where the descriptions for Abyss Gear crafting recipes and Knowledge entries appeared awkward.

• Fixed an issue where the Box of Fortune was displayed as a pouch.

• Fixed an issue where map Knowledge from the Constellation Research Journal could only be obtained from the left page.

• Fixed an issue where the interaction button for fish traps placed by NPCs displayed “Take” button instead of “Pickpocketing.”

• Fixed an issue where the character would occasionally respawn at an abnormal location.

• Updated the description of the Meadow Bunting.

Known Issues

• For known issues, please check the notice below:

  • \[Crimson Desert Known Issues]

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