In Crimson Desert there is more than one way to storm a fortress. A particularly whimsical physics experiment recalls a scene from a cult action film from India.
What is that scene? It comes from Baahubali 2: The Conclusion from 2017 and shows 6 men using a tree as a catapult to hurl themselves into a fortress. The tree was tightened with the help of a rope. Once the fighters have taken their positions, a single sword stroke is enough to fly through the air and over the wall.
To cushion the hard fall, the 6 fighters form a protective shield roll in the air. Like an oversized barrel, the formation crashes between their enemies. Afterwards, they take on an overwhelming number of foes.
Moonstone, fly and conquer!
What of this is possible in Crimson Desert? We have already praised the plausible physics in the world of Crimson Desert, inviting experimentation. Early in the game, you receive a kind of magical grappling hook that allows you to grab objects and interact with them.
This grappling hook can be significantly improved through some talents of main character Kliff. Eventually, you can
- pull enemies toward you with the hook and slam them to the ground
- catapult yourself to the position of an enemy and hit them upon contact
- pull Kliff to the targeted position with the grappling hook
- use the grappling hook like a swing to propel yourself over a cliff or wall
- grab a treetop with the grappling hook, pull it back to build tension, and launch yourself forward with speed
Just like in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, you can also catapult yourself into a fortress in Crimson Desert with the help of a tree to face an overwhelming number of foes. However, due to the lack of a co-op or multiplayer mode, you’ll have to enjoy the fun alone. Perhaps developer Pearl Abyss will add group flying in a patch.
How does the community respond to the comparison? With great anticipation and winking comments on Reddit.
- Mohegan567 writes on Reddit: “I tell people this is captured material from Crimson Desert.”
- prathz1109 celebrates on Reddit: “Hahaha, that was unexpected. Maybe we can create more Baahubali movies.”
- PowerNutBuster explains on Reddit: “A friend from India forced me to watch the movie. It was so bad that it was good.”
- Aeruthos sees it differently on Reddit: “Baahubali 1 and 2 are among my favorite movies, haha, so I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought of that.”
- Le1jona hopes for Reddit: “I hope we get a multiplayer option allowing us to invite friends to our single-player mode.”
What do I need to know about Baahubali 2? The Baahubali franchise now consists of several films and series and enjoys cult status not only in India. Behind the series is the creative mind of director, producer, and writer S. S. Rajamouli, who has made a name for himself with over-the-top, epic action films. With RRR, he has already made a splash on Netflix.
What do I need to know about Crimson Desert? The open-world action-adventure from the creators of Black Desert will be released on March 19, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox. You can expect a pure single-player experience with a wonderfully old-school Buy2Play payment model (buy once, play everything, no microtransactions), a huge world, and plenty of content.
In the game, you play as a mercenary named Kliff, who fights in the world of Pywel to reclaim his lost homeland. Later, you will also gain access to 2 more playable characters: the agile fighter Damiane and the giant Oongka. You can find all further details in our comprehensive overview of Crimson Desert.
