Crimson Desert Update 1.04.00 Adds Pets and Major Improvements

Crimson Desert Update 1.04.00 Adds Pets and Improvements

The large Version 1.04.00 update for Crimson Desert is now available and brings new content, major quality-of-life upgrades, and revisions to core systems. The patch expands customization and gameplay possibilities while also improving the game's technical performance.

What Is Included in Patch 1.04.00

The update introduces a wide range of additions. Players can tame new birds that build trust over time, find more cat breeds, and even turn Abyss Heuklang into a full companion. Pets now have equipment slots and their own section in in-game shops.

Customization and gear have grown as well. The patch adds the long-requested option to rename horses and pets, expands the equipment pool with new weapons such as the Sword of Starlight, and includes extra armor pieces and cosmetic outfits. The wider game world now supports breeding animals from cows to ducks, crafting has been improved, several animations including cooking have been reworked, and the Cloudcart is now a permanent travel option.

Combat has also received attention through new abilities, revised skills, and balance adjustments that make battles feel more dynamic. At the same time, the interface has been refreshed with an improved inventory, clearer map and minimap behavior, and extra accessibility settings for players with color-vision deficiency and photosensitivity. Graphics, lighting, draw distance, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and overall stability have all been improved as part of the technical pass.

Why the Update Matters for Players

This update makes Crimson Desert deeper and more comfortable to play by giving players more ways to interact with the world and personalize their adventure. New pets and weapons add variety, while the interface and performance changes make moment-to-moment play smoother and more enjoyable.

How to Play Crimson Desert in the Cloud

You can try all of the new Crimson Desert features through GeForce NOW on GFN.AM without needing a powerful local PC.

FAQ

What is new in Crimson Desert Update 1.04.00?

The update adds pets, weapons, armor, interface improvements, graphical upgrades, and combat and stability improvements.

Is Crimson Desert an MMO or an RPG?

Crimson Desert is an action RPG with MMO elements, focused mainly on a single-player adventure with interaction in an open world.