According to Pearl Abyss, Crimson Desert is receiving a free upgrade titled Crimson Desert: Enhanced Edition, which shadowdropped during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. The release arrives roughly six months after the open-world action RPG’s initial launch and brings new story moments, expanded voiceover and language support, and all previous post-launch updates into a single package for existing owners.
What’s Included in Crimson Desert: Enhanced Edition
According to official patch notes and announcements from Pearl Abyss, the updated version of the game introduces new cutscenes and story moments throughout the main questline designed to improve the overall narrative flow. Furthermore, the developer has integrated expanded audio options, adding voiceover support for French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese, alongside interface and subtitle support for Arabic.
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For players purchasing the game fresh, storefronts across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC are currently featuring a 20 percent discount on the enhanced version.
Pro Tip: Existing owners need to ensure their game is updated to version 2.00.00. If the update does not install automatically, use your platform’s menu to check for updates manually.
How to Access the Update Across Platforms
Pearl Abyss outlines specific steps for players to verify and download language and content packs depending on their hardware:
- Steam: Locate Crimson Desert in your Library, right-click to select Properties, and choose your preferred language under the Language tab before launching.
- PlayStation 5: Press the Options button on your controller from the main screen, select Manage Game Content, choose the desired language, and select Install.
- Xbox Series X/S: Navigate to the game page from the home screen, select Manage, and download your chosen voice language under Game Features.
- Epic Games Launcher: Click the […] button next to the game in your Library, select Options, choose your language, and apply the changes.
- Mac App Store: After installing the enhanced patch, configure your settings directly through the in-game menu under Menu – Others – Settings – Language and Audio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crimson Desert: Enhanced Edition free for current owners?
Yes. According to Pearl Abyss, the upgrade is completely free for everyone who already owns the base game on any supported platform.
How do I download the update?
The update installs automatically as version 2.00.00 in most cases. If it does not, you can check for updates manually through your platform’s store or library management menu.
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What new languages are supported in this release?
Voiceover support has been expanded to include French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese, while Arabic support has been added for interfaces and subtitles.
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