Crimson Desert Update 1.000.542 for Version 2.03.00 Brings Bug Fixes on September 17

by Alex Co September 17, 2026 10:36 pm in Title Updates and Patches
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Crimson Desert Update 1.000.542

Pearl Abyss has rolled out Crimson Desert update 1.000.542 on consoles and PC, and this is to bring the game to version 2.03.00.

While this doesn’t bring any new features, it does apply a significant amount of bug fixes to gameplay content and technical aspects.

For the official patch notes, read on.

Crimson Desert Update 1.000.542 Brings Gameplay Improvements

Main Improvements

Content
  • Improved the game so that when starting a new game from an existing save data, 1,000 or more silver is now awarded as stackable silver pouches.
  • Added a “Precise Movement” feature to Photo Mode, that allows finer camera control.
  • Fixed an issue where the opponent’s horse would move too quickly during horse races.
  • Fixed an issue where certain missions that required a waiting period could be progressed immediately.
  • Fixed an issue where combat missions would be canceled upon saving and loading after being dispatched.
  • Improved the ‘Lumberjacks’ Witness Report’ poster to continuously spawn if it has not been read.
  • Fixed an issue where the guide NPC would spawn in an incorrect location when retrying the ‘Shadowed Secrets’ quest.
Controls
  • Fixed an issue where QTE behavior would differ depending on the key/button pressed after being grabbed by a bear.
  • Adjusted the input key/button for Skill Details in the Stables and Pet Management menus.
  • Fixed an issue where the character could not be controlled during the ‘Investigate the mysterious voice’ quest.
  • Fixed an issue where the player would freeze when using certain items while on a mount.
Combat / Action
  • Improved Water Stride to allow jumping.
  • Improved Water Stride to allow sliding when equipping Vaporwalker.
  • Fixed an issue where enemies knocked back during combat would not fall off cliffs in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where excessive fall damage would be taken when dismounting from A.T.A.G. while midair.
UI
  • Fixed an issue where certain UI text jittered while scrolling.
  • Fixed an issue where some UI text would appear abnormally.
Graphics / Settings
  • Updated the NVIDIA Streamline SDK to 2.14.1, applying the latest transformer model to DLSS Ray Reconstruction.
Localization
  • Fixed various localization errors and improved localization quality across all languages.
Others

  • Fixed an issue where visual noise on armor was particularly noticeable indoors.
  • Fixed an issue where horses appeared unnatural after equipping certain bardings.

Expect patches to center more on bug fixes, as Pearl Abyss pours its energy on for the Chartering the Unknown DLC set to sail out on October 15.

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