Crimson Desert A Rumor Fueled by Greed Quest Bug: Latest Status
Pearl Abyss says A Rumor Fueled by Greed cannot be progressed if the required quest item was obtained early and then sold or lost. Here is the current official status.
Pearl Abyss still lists A Rumor Fueled by Greed as an active quest issue on the official Known Issues page.
The exact official warning is important: the quest cannot be progressed if the required quest item was obtained in advance and then sold or lost.
Quick answer
What Pearl Abyss officially confirms:
- the quest can become blocked
- the trigger involves getting the needed item early
- the block happens if that item is later
sold or lost
That makes this a progression bug tied to item state, not a vague "quest marker is weird" problem.
Officially confirmed
The March 31 known-issues notice gives a very specific trigger chain:
- the required quest item is obtained in advance
- that item is later sold or lost
- the quest can no longer progress
That is the strongest part of the current official guidance.
What players are likely reporting
Based on the official wording, affected players are probably seeing:
- the quest refusing to advance at the expected step
- the missing required item state no longer resolving naturally
- confusion about whether the quest is bugged or just missing a hidden condition
That symptom description is inferred from the official trigger, not a separate Pearl Abyss step list.
Current workaround
Pearl Abyss does not list a workaround for restoring progression once this bug occurs.
That means there is no current official instruction like:
- rebuy the item
- reload a checkpoint
- abandon and restart the quest
Because Pearl Abyss has not published any of those fixes, this article does not invent one.
What to do now
If you have not hit the bug yet:
- do not sell or discard the relevant quest item if you got it before the quest formally asks for it
If you already hit the bug:
- verify the issue against the live known-issues page
- keep your save state intact
- report the issue with quest name, exact step, and what happened to the item
Pearl Abyss specifically asks for detailed bug descriptions and reproduction information where possible.
What is still unresolved
Pearl Abyss has not yet clarified:
- whether the item can be recovered through normal play
- whether the quest can be reset safely
- whether a patch is scheduled for this bug
Until a fix notice lands, treat the quest as an active progression risk.
FAQ
Is A Rumor Fueled by Greed fixed in Crimson Desert?
Not yet. Pearl Abyss still lists it as an active known issue.
What causes the bug?
Pearl Abyss says it happens if the required quest item is obtained early and then sold or lost.
Is there an official workaround?
No official workaround is listed at the time of this check.
Should I report it if my quest is blocked?
Yes. Pearl Abyss asks players to report persistent issues after checking the official notices.
What to do next
For the wider live-status picture, read Crimson Desert Known Issues Roundup (March 31, 2026). If you need the official reporting path, use How to Report Bugs in Crimson Desert With PERS. For other quest-focused help rather than bug status, Best Side Quests in Crimson Desert is the better evergreen companion page.
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