Crimson Desert Update 1.11 is Available Now and Adds New Challenges

Pearl Abyss continues to release new updates for its hit open world title, Crimson Desert, and with Patch 1.11, players have a new challenge system to check out along with a variety of other fixes and major improvements. Despited mixed reviews at launch earlier this year, Crimson Desert has proven to be a gamer with legs as its developer, Pearl Abyss, hasn’t been shy about fixing and adding things almost on a weekly basis.

The update cycle for Crimson Desert has impressed its players as Pearl Abyss tends to be reactive and fast in addressing player concerns or fixing areas that may not be hitting as strongly. In fact, this policy was very much intentional as Pearl Abyss revealed why a post-launch roadmap wasn’t initially revealed for Crimson Desert, allowing the studio to pivot quickly and release player-first style updates. The plan has been a hit with fans as Crimson Desert has not only added substantial content into the game, it has also addressed a bunch of big concerns such as controls and endgame content. However, with so much already added, Pearl Abyss doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

Crimson Desert Studio Promises Continued Support As Long As There’s Demand

Pearl Abyss discusses the constant updates Crimson Desert receives, promising to continue the support to help keep the player base high.

The latest update for Crimson Desert has arrived, and while it may not be quite as substantial as past patches, it still makes a number of major changes. One of the biggest additions is an expansion of Crimson Desert‘s pet system, as new challenges have been added to allow players to register more pets. As it stands, players can now register up to 100 pets in game, though only 50 pets can be summoned at camp. Players can complete challenges to earn rewards that help increase the total number of pets that can be registered and better yet, these challenges are retroactive, so if they’ve already been completed, the rewards will automatically be available.

In terms of major improvements, there’s another long list within this patch. Firstly, shopkeepers can now collect and resell any rare lost equipment from players. This includes rare loot left behind in treasure chests, from quests, or other in-game methods. The loot will typically show up within seven days of being declared lost, but keep in mind that the gear will typically be sold at a higher price than the original value, so there is a slight tradeoff, but at least players can gain access to the lost items.

Scratch & Peek

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Scratch & Peek

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The Pinball Machine that was adjusted in Crimson Desert in Update 1.10 is also getting a handful of improvements here as well. Specifically, the minigame has had its difficulty lowered slightly, while various issues with the ball could sometimes pass through walls or get stuck have been fixed. The ball was also made slightly heavier and the pins have been adjusted for a better experience overall.

While fans have come to expect consistent updates, Pearl Abyss gave players a more detailed look at what else is coming over the next few months. The Crimson Desert content release schedule for June through September highlighted a number of features that players will be seeing, including an improvement to the game’s overall story, the addition of Cross-Save, new combat-oriented content to dig into, as well as continued quality of life improvements. Some of the promised content is starting to make its way into the game with this update as well, which players can see within the full patch notes below.

Crimson Desert Update 1.11 Patch Notes

New Additions

Added new challenges that allow you to register more pets.
- You can now register up to 100 pets.
- However, you can only summon up to 50 pets at camp even if you have more than 50 pets registered.
- Added reward items for the existing pet challenge that increases the number of pets you can register.
  - If you have already completed the relevant challenge, you will receive the items retroactively.
Added a dedicated map icon for baby wyverns.
[Damiane/Oongka] Can now equip the Mining Drill and Chainsaw.
The Iron Eagle and Phoenix can now equip the “Sigil of Valor.” (Removed: 2026/06/12)

Major Improvements

Content

Shopkeepers will begin collecting and reselling lost rare equipment.
- Rare equipment obtained from treasure chests, quests, and other methods can now be purchased from shops if lost.
- These items will be sold at a higher price than their original value.
- Lost equipment will become available in shops within 7 days of being lost.

Improved the pinball minigame and lowered its difficulty.
- Adjusted the ball to move with a slightly heavier feel.
- Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would pass through walls.
- Adjusted the positions of pins and removed some fixed pins.
- Reduced the occurrence of an issue where the ball would often get stuck in the upper-left area.
- Adjusted the force and launch angle when the ball is launched from the portal.
- Fixed an issue where the ball would fall when bounced off the launcher.
Fixed an issue where the Sigil of Solidarity could not be used in certain situations.
Improved pets so that their names are kept when they grow.
Fixed an issue where the wyvern would be summoned in an unmountable state.
Kuku bird eggs and Wyvern eggs are no longer stackable.
Improved mounts so that they are no longer summoned in dangerous zones.
Improved foul detection in the duel minigame.

Controls

[Controller] Buttons for opening Inventory, Map, Skills, Journal, and Photo Mode can now be assigned.
Fixed an issue where dismounting from a wyvern midair would cause the player to automatically remount it.
Fixed an issue where certain housing items could not be moved after being taken out in Housing Mode.

Combat / Action

[Damiane/Oongka] Fixed an issue where the amount of Spirit recovered did not increase even after leveling up “Focus.”
Improved Wyvern mounts so that players can use “Axiom Force” to mount them without learning “Back Hang.”
Adjusted the attack patterns of Golem monsters.
Improved “Explosive Evasive Shot” and “Multishot” so that additional effects trigger when using them with special arrows equipped.

Improved images for certain animals, Knowledge entries, and Guides.
Fixed an issue where names of animals would appear as ??? at the Rancher’s Shop.
Fixed an issue where the experience UI would not appear after feeding a pet.

Localization

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

Others

[Oongka] Fixed an issue where using “Scatter Shot” while clinging to a wall would not consume any cannonballs.
Fixed an issue where the bonus yield effect did not function properly when using the drill while clinging to a wall.
Fixed an issue where the “Depth of Field” could not be disabled in Photo Mode.
Fixed an issue where Blackstar and wyverns would walk into water in certain situations.
Fixed an issue where attacking with a wyvern on land would consume an excessive amount of stamina.
“Flower Basket” has been added to the Hernand Provisioner’s Shop, and “Ranged Weapons of the World – Bows, Vol. I” has been added to the Hernand Equipment Shop.
Fixed an issue where feeding would consume two food items on Hard difficulty.
The Knowledge entry for “Irkyn” can now be obtained after completing the quest to repair the kiln at the Kilnden Workshop.