Crimson Desert Adds Controller Customization, 30 New Pets in Latest Patch
The update continues Pearl Abyss's post-launch support cycle, adding requested controller customization and expanding the pet system significantly while addressing a long list of player-reported issues.
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Pearl Abyss released Ver.1.09.00 for Crimson Desert on May 29, 2026. The patch adds controller key customization, about 30 new small animals that can be turned into pets, new skills for Unka and Demian, and quality-of-life improvements including seed registration on the wheel. Numerous bug fixes and stability updates are also included.
Pearl Abyss released Ver.1.09.00 for Crimson Desert on May 29, 2026. The patch introduces controller key customization, a feature players had requested since launch. It also adds about 30 new small animals that can be made into pets, with dedicated lift and place animations for some of them.
New skills for companions Unka and Demian have been added, using the same command as Cliff's Gale Slash. Quality-of-life changes include the ability to register seeds on the wheel for planting. The patch fixes dozens of bugs across controls, combat, UI, graphics, and localization. The Mac App Store version is still being updated as of the announcement.
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