Trending Now - Crimson Desert Unveils Major Update 1.04.00 Details
WHO:
IGN - Developer Pearl Abyss released the update for the game Crimson Desert.
Forbes - The update is described as the biggest patch since the game's launch.
WHAT:
IGN - The Sturdy Gatherables Chest can be set up with the housing system and has 10,000 slots for crafting materials.
IGN - The Kuku Cooler can store 40 slots of food items, while the Enhanced Kuku Cooler can store 330 slots.
Forbes - The Collectibles Chest can store various quest items and crafting recipes, also having 1,000 slots.
Forbes - The Wardrobe can store 100 clothing items, with a total storage capacity of 1,000 slots based on the number of wardrobes placed.
IGN - The new pets include birds that can be encountered throughout Pywel, and players can gain Trust with birds using the Sotdae of Bond item.
Forbes - The new Baltheon armor outfit has been added for Kliff.
IGN - The patch includes a new tool called the Sturdy Broom.
IGN - New livestock vendors have been added across Pywel, selling cows, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, and chickens.
IGN - The update includes a "Lock" function that prevents selling or discarding of selected items.
IGN - Tumbleweeds have been added to desert regions.
IGN - Update 1.04.00 includes new difficulty settings: Easy, Normal, and Hard.
IGN - Hard difficulty increases damage taken by players and enhances enemy health, aggressiveness, and speed.
IGN - The Sturdy Gatherables Chest has been added, providing 1,000 slots for crafting materials.
IGN - The Kuku Cooler and Enhanced Kuku Cooler can store food items and ingredients, with 40 and 330 slots respectively.
IGN - Five new types of cat pets and birds have been added as pets.
IGN - New weapons include the Sword of Starlight for Damiane and Tree Branch and Sturdy Tree Branch for Kliff and Oongka.
IGN - The update includes 13 new tattoos for characters.
Forbes - The patch size is 37 GB on Steam, primarily due to new visual fidelity additions.
WHERE:
IGN - The game takes place in the fictional world of Pywel.
WHEN:
IGN - The update was released on April 23rd, 2026.
Forbes - The update is described as the most extensive since the game's launch in March 2026.
WHY:
IGN - The update aims to enhance gameplay experience by introducing new features and improving existing mechanics.
HOW:
IGN - Players can now change the layout of their house with the Select House option, unlocking different house types based on the Greymane Camp expansion level.
IGN - Players can now change the names of horses and pets, and pets have a new accessory slot for additional abilities.
IGN - The update includes improvements to combat mechanics, such as bosses no longer being immune to player attacks during powerful moves.
(UPDATED April 23, 2026 15:36 UTC)
A significant update has rolled out, introducing the Sturdy Gatherables Chest, which offers an impressive 10,000 slots for crafting materials, along with the Collectibles Chest that can hold 1,000 quest items and crafting recipes. Players can also enjoy new features like the Kuku Cooler, which stores up to 330 food items, and the ability to change their house layout with the Select House option based on their Greymane Camp expansion level. Additionally, new pets, including birds that players can befriend, have been added, along with livestock vendors selling a variety of animals across Pywel.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 13:25 UTC)
on Thursday, Pearl Abyss released a major update for the game Crimson Desert, marking the biggest patch since its launch in March. Update 1.04.00 introduces new difficulty settings, a Sturdy Gatherables Chest with 1,000 slots for crafting materials, and five new types of pets, along with new weapons and character tattoos. The patch, which is 37 GB on Steam, aims to enhance the gameplay experience by improving mechanics and adding features like the ability to change pet names and an accessory slot for pets.