‘Crimson Desert’ Patch Fixes A Big, Annoying Issue, Also Adds Mounts, Attack Dogs

InnovationGaming‘Crimson Desert’ Patch Fixes A Big, Annoying Issue, Also Adds Mounts, Attack DogsByPaul Tassi,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet.Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 08:58am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Crimson DesertPearl AbysasAnother day, another big Crimson Desert patch, and I’ve genuinely lost track of how many we’ve gotten in the last two months. Five? And these contain great, often very significant additions, and this morning’s patch is no exception, fixing one core problem with Abyss Artifact skill points. Plus some other fun still.New MountsSeven new mounts have been added, though acquiring them may be a bit tricky. Mountain Goats, Kuku Birds, Iguanas, Raptors, Camels, Lions and Tigers can all be tamed and registered. “Ferocious” animals must be subdued (fought) and fed. Other species require “unique” methods that are not listed here. So the community has to go figure that out.New SaddlesThere are now special saddles being sold for all types of mounts that are designed to actually fit them. Here’s the location list:Hernand Saddlery - Saddles for Wolves and BearsEquinsher Saddlery - Saddles for Deer and WolvesCalphade Saddlery - Saddles for Bears and Kuku BirdsDemeniss Saddlery - Saddles for Kuku Birds and DeerPailune Saddlery - Saddles for Bears and IbexesDelesyia Saddlery - Saddles for WarthogsTommaso Saddlery - Saddles for IguanasVarnia Saddlery - Saddles for CamelsPreviously, Crimson Desert said there would be armor for special mounts too, but that has not arrived yet (slackers!).Crimson DesertPearl AbyssGear Materials ExtractionThis is a big one. A new system at the Smithy allows you to recover materials you have invested in upgraded items to de-upgrade ones you don’t use and apply them elsewhere. This includes common materials, whi...