In Crimson Desert has an incredible number of systems, features, and content. So many that you probably haven’t even noticed some of them yet. Or do you already know these … ?
We already presented to you in another article the 4 core features of Crimson Desert that will likely influence your gaming experience the most from March 19, 2026, on PC, Xbox, and PS5. These essential pillars in the new open-world adventure from Pearl Abyss are accompanied by numerous other systems, features, and content.
This sheer volume of options and possibilities is reminiscent of the MMORPG genre. Crimson Desert was initially intended as an extension of Black Desert and was therefore also meant to be an online role-playing game.
Due to the enormous size of Crimson Desert and the overwhelming amount of content, you might have missed some exciting details in the previous reports. We will focus on those details below. What little features of Crimson Desert have you discovered?
Being friendly pays off
In the world of Crimson Desert, you can apparently interact with just about every NPC and at least greet them, but you can also talk to some of them occasionally and even give gifts or donations.
In this way, you increase your reputation with the local residents, which may lead them to reveal hints about nearby secrets, ask for less money for trade goods, or offer special missions.
But you can be not only nice to NPCs but also to animals like dogs. With cuddles and a bit of food, you also increase your reputation with them. What happens when a four-legged friend becomes a companion?
Is being evil worth it too?
It’s clear: You can steal from the residents of Pywel, but you need a thief’s mask for that. Only with this can you steal the possessions of the NPCs. There are even fences who will buy stolen carriages or livestock from you.
But beware: If you get caught, it can negatively impact your reputation, and the crime level will rise until someone puts a bounty on you. If you get caught with an active bounty, you’ll end up in jail for a short time and have to pay a fine, the amount of which depends on your actions.
