Crimson Desert receives giant update with new items and 133 shops

Pearl Abyss has launched Update 1.16 for Crimson Desert, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This substantial patch introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the game's trading system and its economy. The game world now features 133 new trade post locations that unlock gradually through quest completion. Trading has become more dynamic; merchants in dangerous or difficult zones offer better prices for goods. However, the law of supply and demand now influences prices, with purchase rates decreasing if too many identical items are sold in one location. To enhance profitability, overall sales profits have been increased, and in-game trade post prices have quadrupled. Wagons will no longer disappear after deliveries to VIP locations. Twenty-four new high-value items have been added to diversify business operations. Seven additional wagon workshops have been established across the map to serve as logistical support points for stops and cargo management. The user interface has also been improved. The main map now includes a dedicated Trade tab, allowing players to view wagon routes, check average market prices, and utilize filters to find optimal selling locations.

Crimson Desert banking overhaul adds bond bonuses and game fixes plus AMD FSR 4.1 support

Crimson Desert’s banking system has been refreshed with a new Claim Bank Strongbox feature, which offers bonuses for depositing ten or more bonds. Players can exchange gold bars for bonds at a 10:1 ratio. The Bond Shop allows the purchase of rare items using saved bonds, providing an alternative spending option beyond gold. Pearl Abyss has also adjusted bank interest mechanics to limit extreme compounding effects. The update also includes numerous fixes and improvements across various aspects of the game. Combat combos have been enhanced, animal reaction behaviors are more natural, and several missions have been resolved. On PC, the game now supports AMD FSR 4.1. Furthermore, specific knowledge entries, such as those for defeating Karanda and Raging Tempest, will no longer be locked. Item categorization has also been adjusted, with mushrooms now classified as alchemy supplies rather than cooking ingredients.

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