A significant update for Crimson Desert has been released, introducing five new mounts: the White Bear, Silver Fang, Snowwhite Deer, Rock Tusk Warthog, and Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex. The update includes enhancements to gameplay, such as improved movement controls, optimized stamina consumption, and adjustments to aerial abilities. Accessibility features have been added, including expanded interaction ranges, smoother object interactions, and a more intuitive inventory system. Quality of life improvements include changes to criminal actions affecting contribution scores, better pet behavior, efficiency upgrades to buildings and tools, and enhancements to fast travel and respawn loading times. The patch is available on Steam for PC and Mac, with plans for release on the Epic Games Store.
Anticipation for the first story expansion of Borderlands 4 is high, particularly due to the enjoyable base game experience. The expansion features characters like Ellie and introduces a new playable character, C4SH, a robotic gambler. Players will join forces with Moxxi's daughter and Ellie to confront a cosmic threat in the new region, Whispering Glacier, while seeking an alien monolith and exploring the Vault of the Damned. C4SH has unique abilities that enhance gameplay, including building 'Fortune' stacks and using various action skills. However, the expansion has received 'mostly negative' reviews on Steam, with only 33% of reviewers rating it positively, largely due to its pricing. The expansion is priced at .99 / £26.99, which many players feel is too high for the content offered, especially when compared to other games that provide more substantial gameplay for similar prices. The bundling of the new character with the story content has also contributed to dissatisfaction, as not all players may be interested in both elements. The expansion is available on Steam and included in the Super Deluxe Edition bundle.