Why did it take five months to get French voice acting?

Crimson Desert launched in March without French voice acting, forcing French-speaking players to read subtitles during combat and cutscenes. Pearl Abyss prioritized the fundamentals and stability before properly localizing the game.

Do you need to download something special to get French voice acting?

Yes, the language pack is downloaded from the game's store, then it's Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. A simple process, but it's a conscious choice, not an automatic download.

Will my learned skills disappear with this update?

They'll be reset on first launch, but don't panic: Pearl Abyss refunds all the Abyssal Artifacts you had invested so you can reallocate them.

What exactly is the Abyssal Bond?

It's a brand-new currency that the update adds. The patch notes don't detail its exact use, but it's clearly designed for endgame builds and late-game progression.

Will the Mac App Store also get the update?

Not yet as of the rollout date. Pearl Abyss stated that the Mac App Store is waiting its turn, so be patient if you're playing on Mac.

Crimson Desert Enhanced adds five dubbing languages, free for everyone

Pearl Abyss rolled out update 2.00.00 for Crimson Desert on August 25, renamed Crimson Desert Enhanced. It adds voice acting in German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese, plus an interface and subtitles in Arabic. Five months after its March 19 release, five more territories can finally play it fully voiced in their own language.

Pywel is a narrative playground where characters talk while walking, riding, and even in the middle of combat: reading subtitles meant looking away from the scenery with every line — which is exactly what this update sets out to fix.

A character in heavy furs walks towards snow-covered ruins suspended above the clouds in Crimson Desert. — Pywel keeps the same setting, but gains cutscenes. Credit: Pearl Abyss

Free, and not just for the voices

The official statement is clear: "This update is provided free of charge to all owners of the game, on all platforms." It brings together everything released since launch and adds cutscenes and narrative sequences to the main quest. Enough to make it worth returning to even after finishing the adventure.

The patch notes also add eight skills for Kliff and a new currency, the "Abyssal Link." Your learned skills will be reset on first launch, with Abyssal Artifacts refunded.

The patch is live on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Epic Games Store; the Mac App Store is still waiting its turn. The language pack can be downloaded from the store, then via Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio.

The game at -20% until September 9

Pearl Abyss is also launching its first simultaneous promotion across all platforms: -20%, bringing the price to €55.99 instead of €69.99 on Steam. The end time varies depending on the store and region.