Crimson Desert Known Issues After Patch 1.05.01: Workarounds and Status

Patch 1.05.01 fixed two critical bugs (dispatch mission cancellations and pet summoning failures) but did not address all outstanding issues. This guide documents known bugs as of May 6, 2026, with confirmed workarounds and expected fix timelines from Pearl Abyss.

Quick answer

Key known issues after 1.05.01:

• Dispatch missions: Fixed in 1.05.01 — safe to use
• Pet summoning: Fixed in 1.05.01 — pets now reliably appear
• NPC trust resets: Fixed in 1.05.01 — trust levels persist
• Remaining issues: Several UI bugs, rare combat glitches, and terrain clipping persist (see categories below)
• Pearl Abyss status: Most remain marked "under investigation"; no ETA on fixes
• Workaround needed? Yes, for several issues — see specific entries below

Confirmed Fixed Issues (1.05.01)

Dispatch Mission Cancellations

• Status: ✅ Fixed
• Impact: Missions no longer cancel unexpectedly
• Workaround: None needed; use dispatch missions normally
• Contribution refund: Pending in next patch

Pet Summoning Failures

• Status: ✅ Fixed
• Impact: Pets reliably appear when summoned
• Workaround: None needed
• Note: Ensure pet is not on dispatch mission

NPC Trust Level Resets

• Status: ✅ Fixed
• Impact: Trust levels now persist across sessions
• Workaround: None needed
• Note: If you still experience resets, file a support ticket

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Remaining Known Issues (Unfixed as of May 6, 2026)

UI and Menu Issues

Issue: Inventory Sorting Doesn't Persist

Affected: All platforms (PC, Console)

Symptom: When you sort your inventory by rarity, weight, or type, the sort resets to default when you re-open the inventory menu.

Workaround: Sort items immediately before use; accept the reset.

Status: Under investigation — no ETA provided

Report if: Sorting persists incorrectly for more than two sessions

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Issue: Quest Marker Disappears on Minimap

Affected: PC (Steam, Epic), Mac, Console

Symptom: Active quest markers vanish from minimap after fast-travel or zone transition. World map marker remains.

Workaround:

1. Open quest log and confirm quest is still active
2. Re-open world map to refresh minimap marker
3. Try moving to a new zone and back

Status: Under investigation — may be fixed in next hotfix (1.05.02)

Report if: Marker doesn't return after relogging

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Issue: Ability Hotbar Resets on Logout

Affected: All platforms

Symptom: Your carefully arranged ability hotbar resets to default ability placements when you log out and back in.

Workaround:

1. Keep a screenshot of your hotbar configuration
2. Rebuild it after each logout
3. Do not attempt to save via UI (feature not yet implemented)

Status: Under investigation — lower priority fix

Report if: Hotbar resets persist even after 1.05.01 patch

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Combat and Gameplay Issues

Issue: Stagger Window Inconsistency on Certain Bosses

Affected: Boss Rematch bosses (specifically: Crimson Warden, Myurdin Avatar of Umbra)

Symptom: The window for critical hits during boss stagger states is inconsistent — sometimes shorter than the original campaign fight, sometimes longer. Makes rematch more difficult than campaign.

Workaround:

1. Practice the boss in Reminisce mode multiple times to calibrate your timing
2. Use camera-lock to track stagger animations more precisely
3. Record video of campaign vs. rematch to confirm discrepancy

Status: Acknowledged by Pearl Abyss; investigating stat scaling in Resonate mode

Report if: Stagger feels inconsistent on bosses other than the two listed above

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Issue: Camera Clipping Through Walls in Certain Zones

Affected: PC, Console (particularly: Delesyia western cliffs, Hernand dungeon interiors)

Symptom: When moving the camera or turning sharply near walls, the camera clips through geometry and shows outside-the-map visuals.

Workaround:

1. Adjust camera distance (move it farther from character)
2. Avoid tight corridors when possible
3. Use fixed camera mode in dungeon areas

Status: Under investigation — lower priority (aesthetic, not gameplay-breaking)

Report if: Camera clipping causes inability to see enemies

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Issue: Pet AI Gets Stuck in Certain Terrain

Affected: All platforms, particularly with winged pets (Iron Eagle, Hyacinth Macaw) near cliffs and water

Symptom: Your pet stops responding to commands and stands still, or flies into a wall repeatedly. Character can move freely, but pet is unresponsive.

Workaround:

1. Dismiss and re-summon the pet (usually resolves)
2. Move far away from the pet, then move back
3. Reload the area (fast-travel out and back)

Status: Under investigation; appears to be a pathfinding bug with new legendary pets

Report if: Pet remains stuck even after re-summoning

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Platform-Specific Issues

Issue: PS5 Version Crashes During Long Sessions (8+ hours)

Affected: PlayStation 5 only

Symptom: Game crashes without error code after 8+ hours of continuous play. Restart of game resolves immediately.

Workaround:

1. Take a 10-minute break every 6–8 hours (rest, save, reload)
2. Avoid playing for 12+ hours straight
3. Ensure PS5 is well-ventilated

Status: Acknowledged; likely memory leak — fix expected in next major patch (1.05.02 or 1.06.00)

Report if: Crashes occur before 8-hour mark

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Issue: Xbox Series X|S Frame Rate Drops in Dense Areas

Affected: Xbox Series X|S

Symptom: Frame rate dips to 45–50 FPS in zones with many NPCs or explosions (e.g., faction wars, major towns).

Workaround:

1. Lower visual quality settings (disable "Enhanced Raytracing")
2. Reduce shadow distance
3. Play during off-peak times (fewer players = fewer effects)

Status: Under investigation; optimization ongoing

Report if: Frame drops fall below 30 FPS (severe)

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Issue: Mac App Store Version Delayed Behind PC/Console

Affected: Mac App Store

Symptom: Patch 1.05.01 not yet available on Mac App Store (as of May 6, 2026). Dispatch mission bug still affects Mac users.

Workaround:

1. Install via Steam (Mac) instead — Steam version is patched
2. Avoid dispatch missions until Mac App Store version updates

Status: Apple review process — expect availability by May 10, 2026

Report if: You cannot update to 1.05.01 on Mac App Store after May 10

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Workaround Summary Table

Issue	Severity	Workaround Available	Priority	ETA
Inventory sorting	Low	Yes	Low	Unknown
Quest marker minimap	Medium	Yes	Medium	1.05.02
Hotbar reset	Medium	Partial	Low	Future
Stagger window inconsistency	High	Partial	High	1.06.00
Camera clipping	Low	Yes	Low	Unknown
Pet AI stuck	Medium	Yes	Medium	1.05.02
PS5 long-session crash	High	Yes	High	1.06.00
Xbox FPS drops	Medium	Yes	Low	Ongoing
Mac App Store delay	High	Yes	High	May 10

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How to Report a Bug to Pearl Abyss

If you encounter an issue not listed here:

Via official website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Support/Report/Bug

Required information:

• Character name and server
• Exact description of what happened
• Steps to reproduce (if consistent)
• Screenshot or video (if possible)
• Platform and version number
• When it occurred (date/time)

Response time: Pearl Abyss typically acknowledges reports within 24–48 hours; investigation may take weeks.

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FAQ

Will my lost contribution from the dispatch bug be refunded?

Yes. Pearl Abyss confirmed refunds in the next patch. Monitor patch notes for date.

Should I avoid the game until these issues are fixed?

No. Only the stagger window bug and PS5 crash are gameplay-critical. All other issues have workarounds or are cosmetic.

Is Pearl Abyss aware of these issues?

Yes. All issues listed here are either officially acknowledged in patch notes or widely reported on official forums. Pearl Abyss is aware.

When will these be fixed?

Most fixes are expected in 1.05.02 (likely early May) or 1.06.00 (later May/June). Exact dates are not announced.

Can I avoid triggering these bugs?

Partially. Avoid extended play sessions (8+ hours) on PS5. Use workarounds for UI and pet AI issues. The stagger window bug is unavoidable — it's a stat scaling issue.

Will more bugs be discovered post-1.05.01?

Likely. Every major patch reveals new edge-case bugs. Community reporting is essential.

Conclusion

Patch 1.05.01 fixed the critical dispatch mission and pet summoning bugs. Several minor UI and cosmetic issues remain, along with one meaningful combat issue (stagger window inconsistency in boss rematches). None of these prevent core gameplay — all have workarounds. Monitor patch notes for 1.05.02 or 1.06.00 fixes. Report new bugs to Pearl Abyss via the official support page.

What to read next

• Crimson Desert Patch 1.05.01 Hotfix Explained
• Crimson Desert Dispatch Mission Bug: Will You Get Your Contribution Back?
• Crimson Desert Known Issues April 23, 2026: Workarounds

Research Notes / Sources

• Pearl Abyss, Patch Notes Version 1.05.01 (All Platforms Hotfix), published May 3, 2026: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/News/Notice/Detail?_boardNo=89
• Pearl Abyss, Known Issues, last updated May 2026: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/News/Notice/Detail?_boardNo=68
• Community reports from Reddit r/CrimsonDesert and official forums, as of May 6, 2026.
• Last checked: May 6, 2026.