Crimson Desert Launches With Finicky Controls And A Major Intel Arc Oversight
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Crimson Desert has launched to a mixed reception from players dealing with a lack of Intel Arc GPU support and a notoriously complex control scheme, though developers Pearl Abyss are already pushing patches to address community feedback.
Pearl Abyss is facing some early turbulence following the launch of Crimson Desert, drawing player frustration over an unexpected hardware limitation and a notoriously complex control scheme. According to an update on the game official website, Crimson Desert currently does not support Intel Arc graphics cards. Players who purchased the title on hardware featuring Intel chips are being directed to platform refund policies, a detail that was apparently omitted prior to launch.
While Intel currently holds a small percentage of the dedicated GPU market compared to industry giants Nvidia and AMD, leaving out a major hardware family without upfront warning is a frustrating misstep for players eager to jump into the massive open world. For those with compatible rigs, the initial hurdle shifts from hardware to muscle memory. Reviewers and early players have pushed back against a control layout that many describe as overly complicated and disjointed.
Responding to the community pushback on social media, Pearl Abyss marketing director Will Powers compared the learning curve to riding a bike, suggesting that the mechanics feel natural once players put in the time. Fortunately, the studio is moving quickly to address the feedback. Pearl Abyss has already rolled out its first post-launch patch introducing quality-of-life adjustments, alongside a promise to listen closely to community critiques as players settle into the sprawling RPG across PC, current-gen consoles, and Mac.
Original reporting comes via Mark Warren at Rock Paper Shotgun. You can read the original piece.
Tags: Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss, PC Gaming, Hardware, Action RPG
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun