Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown review notes pacing and boss issues
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A review of the Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC highlights narrative pacing problems and reskinned bosses, while Pearl Abyss says patch 2.04.08 addresses performance drops.
A review of the Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC says the expansion's stories for protagonists Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka are strong, while noting that Damiane stands out as a notable exception to pacing issues that affect Kliff and Oongka with puzzles. The reviewer also claims the story bosses feel like reskins of enemies from the base game.
Other issues reported include a lack of animation for the ship's steering wheel and nighttime darkness that makes hitting enemy weak points difficult. The DLC adds naval combat and the ability to buy or build ships.
Reports say the expansion, which released in late October on PC and consoles, is less polished than the base game. Pearl Abyss says patch 2.04.08 addresses significant performance drops found in some areas.
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