Trending Now - Crimson Desert Update 1.06.00 Introduces New Features and Fixes
WHO:
Forbes - The developer of Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss.
IGN - Will Powers is the PR and marketing director at Pearl Abyss.
WHAT:
Forbes - The game has generated $178.8 million in revenue shortly after launch, with full-year revenue projected to be between $430 million and $514 million.
Forbes - Pearl Abyss stated that 80% of Crimson Desert's copies were sold in North America and Europe.
Forbes - Pearl Abyss is exploring various ways to broaden the game, including the potential for downloadable content (DLC), with details to be shared once concrete plans are established.
Forbes - The new mounts include Mountain Goats, Kuku Birds, Iguanas, Raptors, Camels, Lions, and Tigers, which can be tamed and registered.
Forbes - Special saddles are now available for various mounts at specific locations, including Hernand Saddlery for Wolves and Bears, Equinsher Saddlery for Deer and Wolves, and Varnia Saddlery for Camels.
IGN - The update introduces new unarmed combat skills for the character Oonkga, while skills for Damiane will be added in a future update.
Forbes - New saddles are now available for all types of mounts, with specific saddles sold at various locations including Hernand Saddlery for Wolves and Bears, and Varnia Saddlery for Camels.
Forbes - The new Night Tone Mode option allows players to adjust the overall colors in the game, making darker areas appear slightly brighter.
Forbes - Update 1.06.00 for Crimson Desert introduces seven new mounts: Mountain Goats, Kuku Birds, Iguanas, Raptors, Camels, Lions, and Tigers.
Forbes - A new system at the Smithy allows players to recover materials used in upgraded items, with common materials refunded at 70% and Abyss Artifacts at 100%.
IGN - The update includes a new claw machine mini-game at the Laughing Marionette, offering unique rewards such as 12 types of lighting items, one type of chair, one type of special headgear, Abyss Artifacts, and Abyss Gears.
IGN - The new Sigil of Valor item allows pet dogs to attack enemies.
IGN - A new Display Sheath option lets players choose whether to show their character's weapon sheath.
WHERE:
IGN - The claw machine is located at the Laughing Marionette.
WHEN:
IGN - Update 1.06.00 is rolling out across all platforms now.
WHY:
IGN - The update aims to improve the endgame experience and provide more engaging content for players.
HOW:
Forbes - The extraction feature allows players to recover materials used in upgraded items, with Abyss Artifacts fully recoverable and common materials refunded at 70%.
IGN - The extraction feature allows players to recover materials used in gear upgrades, with Abyss Artifacts being fully recoverable and common materials refunded at approximately 70%.
Forbes - Players can tame ferocious animals by subduing and feeding them, while other species require unique methods to tame.
IGN - The extraction feature allows players to recover materials used in refinement, making the upgrade process faster.
(UPDATED May 12, 2026 19:30 UTC)
The newly launched game Crimson Desert has already generated an impressive $178.8 million in revenue, with projections suggesting full-year earnings could reach between $430 million and $514 million. Notably, 80% of the game's copies have been sold in North America and Europe, highlighting its strong market presence. Additionally, Pearl Abyss is actively exploring options to expand the game further, including the potential for downloadable content, with more details expected to be announced once plans are finalized.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 09:49 UTC)
A new update has introduced a variety of mounts, including Mountain Goats, Kuku Birds, Iguanas, Raptors, Camels, Lions, and Tigers, which players can now tame and register. Special saddles for these mounts are available at specific locations, such as Hernand Saddlery for Wolves and Bears, and Equinsher Saddlery for Deer and Wolves. Additionally, players can now recover materials used in upgraded items through an extraction feature, with Abyss Artifacts fully recoverable and common materials refunded at seventy percent.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 04:12 UTC)
New saddles are now available for all types of mounts, with specific options offered at locations like Hernand Saddlery for Wolves and Bears, and Varnia Saddlery for Camels. Players can also take advantage of the new Night Tone Mode, which brightens darker areas in the game for better visibility. Additionally, the extraction feature allows players to recover materials used in gear upgrades, with Abyss Artifacts being fully recoverable and common materials refunded at around seventy percent.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 01:30 UTC)
The developer of Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss, has just rolled out Update 1.06.00, which introduces seven new mounts, including Mountain Goats, Camels, and Tigers, along with a new claw machine mini-game at the Laughing Marionette that offers unique rewards. This update also features a system at the Smithy that allows players to recover materials used in upgrades, with common materials refunded at seventy percent and Abyss Artifacts at one hundred percent, enhancing the endgame experience. Additionally, players can now use the new Sigil of Valor to have their pet dogs attack enemies and choose whether to display their character's weapon sheath.