Pearl Abyss adds cross-save to Crimson Desert in 1.14 update

Developer Pearl Abyss has released a significant update for its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, introducing a long-requested cross-save feature across multiple platforms. Update 1.14.00 went live on July 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, marking a major addition to the game nearly four months after its initial launch on March 19.

The cross-save functionality allows players to maintain a single save file that can be accessed and continued across all supported platforms. To use the feature, players must link their platform accounts to a Pearl Abyss ID via the game's save menu and the developer's official website. The system provides one cross-save slot per Pearl Abyss ID, and players can manually save their progress to this slot. The developer notes that any purchased items from the game's Deluxe Pack will only be accessible on the specific platforms where they were bought, appearing as disabled on others.

Beyond the headline feature, the update includes several bug fixes and gameplay improvements. A quest-blocking issue preventing completion of "A Dwarf's Concern" has been resolved. For the secondary playable character...