Crimson Desert Patch 1.01.00 adds 5 new mounts, faster loading

Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Patch Notes 1.01.00, introducing five new summonable mounts, faster loading times, and significant control improvements. According to Pearl Abyss's official patch notes released on 28 March 2026, the update is now live on PC with console versions following later.

What's new in Crimson Desert Patch 1.01.00?

The patch introduces five new summonable mounts: White Bear, Silver Fang, Snowwhite Deer, Rock Tusk Warthog, and Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex. According to Pearl Abyss, these mounts can be obtained after completing specific in-game conditions. Players who previously caught Legendary Animals will retroactively receive corresponding rewards.

Loading times have been significantly reduced for fast travel via Abyss Traces and respawning after death. This addresses one of the most requested improvements from the community following the previous patch.

The update also includes enhanced movement controls for both player character and horse, with movement speed no longer decreasing when the running key isn't held continuously. Flight mechanics have been improved with reduced stamina consumption and the ability to use equipped equipment while flying.

PlayStation 5 gets 'Fixed 4K Output' option

PlayStation 5 players receive a new 'Fixed 4K Output' option that provides sharper gameplay regardless of display native support. According to the patch notes, this feature is enabled by default and allows base PS5 users to upscale with FSR in Performance Mode.

The update also fixes rendering stability issues in low-resolution environments and improves translucent materials like hair and fur when FSR-RR or DLSS-RR is enabled. This comes after players reported blurry output issues on PlayStation 5.

Additional graphics improvements include fixed displacement mapping with DLSS-RR and a preset change from D to E for better visual quality and texture animation performance.

Control and combat improvements

The patch delivers substantial control refinements as part of Pearl Abyss's ongoing efforts to improve gameplay mechanics. Movement speed now increases by either holding or tapping the running key once, with speed maintained even without continuous input.

Aerial Stab mechanics have been adjusted to prevent repeated midair use while maintaining its role as a movement tool. The stamina requirements now increase with consecutive use, and animation has been improved. Aerial Maneuver and Aerial Swing now require less stamina.

Keyboard and mouse users gain improved inventory usability with left-click selection and right-click or double-click usage. The update also adds a 'Precise Control' feature for Axiom Force, allowing more accurate object movement when holding Q or the mouse back button.

Content additions and quality of life updates

Beyond new mounts, the update adds chests containing materials throughout Pywel and introduces 'Refinement Coin' items for equipment tempering up to Stage 4 without additional materials. These coins are obtainable through main and faction quests.

A new 'Make Now' function allows immediate cooking and crafting without separately selecting ingredients. Players can also store all selected items from inventory to private storage using keyboard shortcut Shift+RMB or controller equivalents.

UI improvements include a minimap that can be fixed with North at the top, skill menu stat increases for next levels, and icons showing key and anvil locations. The notification system now stores up to 2,000 items with quest progress tracking.

Bug fixes and stability improvements

The patch addresses numerous stability issues across PC, console, and Mac platforms. Fixed problems include pets unable to loot during combat, money disappearing from banks under certain circumstances, and frame drops during the Crowcaller battle.

Several quest-specific bugs have been resolved, including progression blocks in the Prologue quest 'New Journey' and missing delivery targets in Chapter 2's 'Missing Companion'. The update also fixes various localization errors and improves text quality across all languages.

Other fixes include improved cow herding behaviour, resolved housing mode issues, and corrected problems with bow aiming and equipment switching via quick slots.

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