Pearl Abyss Releases Crimson Desert Steam Hotfix to Improve Graphics

Crimson Desert patch update
Chris Davison
By Chris DavisonAssistant Editor

Crimson Desert patch update
  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert (Version 1.01.02)
  • Key Update: A Steam-exclusive hotfix that improves NVIDIA Ray Reconstruction and DLSS graphics quality while resolving environmental flickering has been deployed for Crimson Desert.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 30, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Crimson Desert Hotfix 1.01.02 is a Steam update that fixes blurry screens and flickering textures caused by NVIDIA DLSS and Ray Reconstruction settings.

Just hours after a major Crimson Desert patch went live across all platforms, Pearl Abyss has dropped another hotfix update - this time for Steam.

Version 1.01.00 of Crimson Desert arrived over the weekend, providing numerous QoL improvements, gameplay enhancements, and bug fixes across several areas. However, developers aren't stopping there.

Patch Version 1.01.02 has been deployed to fix an issue on Steam. Here's everything you need to know!

Crimson Desert Version 1.01.02 Patch Notes

A new Crimson Desert hotfix specifically for Steam has been released. The patch improves graphics quality when using Nvidia Ray Reconstruction and DLSS.

Crimson Desert patch update
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Credit: Pearl Abyss

Here are the Version 1.01.02 Patch Notes in full:

  • Graphics quality when using NVIDIA Ray Reconstruction and DLSS has been partially improved.
    • Improved screen appearing blurry in certain environments, flickering where the sky and clouds meet, and flickering when chimney smoke effects overlapped with nearby objects.

Pearl Abyss also confirmed that it will continue to look into this and other related issues going forward.

Developers are moving at a rapid pace when it comes to investigating and addressing known issues within Crimson Desert, so players shouldn't have to wait long until further improvements are implemented.

The game has already surpassed three million copies sold worldwide, with that figure expected to rise in the coming days.

If you want to stay up to date with what's happening in Pywel, be sure to check out our official Crimson Desert Guide Hub.

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