Pearl Abyss releases Crimson Desert 1.09 patch with controller remapping and new pets

Pearl Abyss rolled out the Crimson Desert 1.09 update on May 29, 2026 across PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox and other platforms. The patch introduces a full controller‑remapping feature, allowing players to customise button layouts. Approximately 30 new small‑animal species can now be registered as pets, complete with dedicated pickup and placement animations. Characters Oongka and Damiane receive new combat skills that use the same input as the "Blinding Flash Finisher". Farming quality‑of‑life is improved by enabling seeds to be assigned to quick‑slots. The update also refines UI elements such as the dispatch screen, resolves numerous bugs—including pond‑management crashes, bears failing to eat dropped fish, ray‑tracing shadow issues, localisation errors, and various audio, animation and stability problems—and replaces several 2D visual assets. Availability varies by platform: the patch is live on Steam (PC and Mac) and the Epic Games Store, while rollout on Xbox and the PlayStation Store follows slightly later.