Crimson Desert 1.13.01 smooths out crashes, visual glitches, and quest trouble
The patch is live on Steam for PC and Steam Mac, and Pearl Abyss also points players to its known-issues and support pages.
Crimson Desert version 1.13.01 is live now on Steam for PC and Steam Mac, and this update stays squarely on bug fixes. Pearl Abyss addressed a crash tied to bear riding, visual problems on consoles and AMD-based systems, quest and challenge issues, and a frame rate dip in some areas.
The studio also pointed players toward its known issues notice, plus the FAQ and Report an Issue page.
Patch Notes Version 1.13.01
Fellow Greymanes,
Here are the fixes and improvements that have been added this patch.
Update Schedule
The patch is rolling out across all platforms.
Please refer to the Update section below to see the state of the patch for each platform.
Update
Steam (PC): Patch available now
Steam (Mac): Patch available now
Patch Details
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Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when riding a bear.
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Fixed an issue where characters would occasionally be rendered incorrectly on consoles and AMD-based systems.
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Fixed an issue where Oongka would not follow Kliff during certain main quest cutscenes.
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Fixed an issue where rewards for completing certain challenges were not given.
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Fixed an issue where the Hohemark Ruins could not be liberated.
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Fixed an issue where the amount of feed in the feed bin would not decrease even when livestock on the ranch were eating near it.
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Improved an issue where frame rates would drop in certain environments.
Known Issues
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For known issues, please check the notice below:
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Source: Steam
Crimson Desert
Developed by Pearl Abyss
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store.
- Genre: Adventure
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
- Modes: Single player
- Release: 2026-03-19
- Publisher: Pearl Abyss
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Age Rating:
USK 18 / CLASS_IND 18 / ESRB M / PEGI 18 / ACB MA 15+ / CERO Z / GRAC 18+
- IGDB Rating: 98.6/100
