The update is currently available across most platforms including Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam Mac, with Epic Games Store and Mac App Store versions rolling out later.
New Housing Customisation Features
One of the biggest additions in this patch is the ability to decorate the area outside your house, giving players far more freedom in personalising their home spaces.
New craftable content has also been introduced, including:
- 2 new crafting tools: Workstations and Looms
- 58 new housing items including fountains, wells, braziers, and streetlights
- Decorations such as carpets, hanging planters, automata toys, and pet furniture
These items can be crafted or obtained through shops, missions, claw machines, and various in-game challenges.
New Gear, Items & Rewards
Patch 1.12.00 also introduces a variety of new equipment and accessories:
- New armour sets and helmets for Kliff
- New gloves and accessories including the Greymane Signet
- “Box of Fortune” added to the Mysterious Shop for 100 silver
- 51 new knowledge entries for collectibles
Additionally, characters such as Damiane and Oongka can now equip Visiones, read memories, and even mount Blackstar, adding more depth to gameplay progression.
Gameplay & Combat Improvements
Combat has seen several refinements, improving fluidity and responsiveness across multiple systems:
- New chain attacks while sliding for all weapon types
- Boss retry settings now persist between attempts
- Improved skills like Aerial Force Palm and Nature’s Snare
- New attack patterns added to certain enemies, including the Queen Bismuth Oreback Crab
These adjustments aim to make combat smoother while expanding tactical options in both exploration and battle scenarios.
UI, Controls & Quality of Life Updates
Several UI and control improvements have also been implemented:
- Enemy icons now consistently appear on the minimap
- Collectibles UI now clearly shows owned and unowned items
- Settings menu navigation improved with top/bottom shortcuts
- Control conflicts fixed during custom key mapping
These changes improve overall usability and reduce confusion during gameplay.
Stability, Bugs & Performance Fixes
A large portion of the patch focuses on fixing bugs and improving game stability. Key fixes include:
- Resolved crashes when switching weapons or opening dye menus
- Fixed issues with pets, mounts, and housing placement bugs
- Improved performance during mount riding and camera movement
- Corrected quest progression and missing rewards in several missions
Numerous smaller issues have also been addressed across combat, crafting, UI, and world systems to ensure a smoother overall experience.
Final Thoughts
Patch 1.12.00 is a substantial update for Crimson Desert, significantly expanding housing customization while refining combat, UI, and stability. With new gear, crafting systems, and quality-of-life improvements, this update continues to build on the game’s evolving world and systems.
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