New 'Crimson Desert' Patch Allows Taming of Bears and Other Wildlife

Unleash Your Inner Beast Tamer: Ride Anything from Bears to Goats!

The Quest for Wild Companionship Begins

From the moment 'Crimson Desert' was unveiled, a resounding desire echoed among players: the wish to domesticate formidable creatures like bears and make them rideable companions. This aspiration, while seemingly unconventional in the real world, finds its true fulfillment within the expansive virtual realms of the game. Previously, while legendary wolf and bear mounts were attainable through intricate quests or by defeating these magnificent beasts, the act of taming wild counterparts remained an elusive dream for many.

A Menagerie of New Mounts Available for Taming

Today marks a significant shift in the game's mechanics, as developer Pearl Abyss rolls out a patch that introduces the capability to transform wild animals into loyal mounts. This is achieved by cultivating their trust through various interactions. The diverse array of creatures now open for domestication includes:

• Bears
• Boars
• Wolves
• Deer
• Mountain Goats
• Kuku Birds
• Iguanas
• Raptors
• Camels
• Lions
• Tigers

The primary method for gaining these animals' trust often involves providing them with food, particularly meat, a technique familiar to those who have acquired canine companions within the game. However, certain animals may present unique challenges, requiring specific approaches to earn their allegiance.

Enhanced Flexibility in Equipment Upgrades

Beyond the excitement of animal taming, the latest update also brings a valuable quality-of-life improvement for equipment management. Players can now partially extract materials used in upgrading their gear. While special materials are fully recoverable, common resources such as iron ore, copper ore, and bloodstones are returned at a 70% rate. This system provides greater flexibility for players looking to reconfigure their character builds without a complete loss of invested materials.

Pearl Abyss's Relentless Innovation in Game Development

The continuous flow of new features and refinements from Pearl Abyss continues to impress the gaming community. With updates frequently introducing novel elements, such as recent bird-taming mechanics, 'Crimson Desert' consistently evolves. The studio's marketing director describes this rapid pace of live service updates as standard practice within their ambitious development environment, which stands out in an industry where such frequent, substantial additions are less common.