Crimson Desert’s PS5 patch finally lets you remap every button
Patch 1.09 is live now and also adds 30 small-animal species, fresh pickup animations, and new skills for Oongka and Damiane.
Pearl Abyss has pushed Crimson Desert update 1.09 on PS5, and the big addition is simple but useful: full controller remapping. Every button on the PS5 pad can now be reassigned to a different action, which should go a long way toward easing one of the game’s biggest launch complaints.
The control setup was heavily criticised when Crimson Desert first arrived, and Pearl Abyss had already softened it with a simpler layout in an earlier patch. This update takes the next step and gives players much more freedom over how the game feels in their hands.
Patch 1.09 does not stop at controls, either. It also adds 30 more small-animal species that can become pets, along with new pickup and put-down animations for when they need a bit of attention. Oongka and Damiane also picked up new skills in the same update.
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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
