Crimson Desert White Bear Sprint Bug Fixed in 1.01.01: How the New Mount Works Now
The White Bear mount's sprint was broken since Patch 1.01.00 introduced the mount. Patch 1.01.01 fixed it. Here is how to verify the fix, what White Bear sprint looks like now, and what else you should know about this mount.
The White Bear — one of five new mounts added in Patch 1.01.00 — launched with a broken sprint. From the moment players could acquire this mount, the sprint function was completely unavailable while mounted on it. Patch 1.01.01, released March 29, 2026, confirms this is fixed. If you held off on using the White Bear because of the sprint issue, the mount now functions as intended.
Sprint is a fundamental mount mechanic — it is how you cover ground quickly. A mount without sprint is a mount you would almost always pass over in favor of alternatives. The fix restores White Bear to its full intended capability.
Quick answer
- Status: Confirmed fixed in
Patch 1.01.01(March 29, 2026) - What was broken: Sprint was completely unavailable while mounted on
White Bear - What works now: Sprint functions normally — press the sprint input while mounted to activate
- How to verify: Install
Patch 1.01.01, mount theWhite Bear, and test the sprint input - If still broken: See troubleshooting steps below
What the bug was
Sprint on White Bear was non-functional. The input that should trigger sprint — typically a dedicated button press or double-tap of the movement direction depending on your control scheme — produced no response. The White Bear would move at its base speed but could not enter the faster sprint state.
This was not a stamina-depletion issue (where sprint works but runs out quickly). The option was simply unavailable. The sprint input did nothing. Pearl Abyss listed it as an active known issue after Patch 1.01.00 and resolved it with the 1.01.01 hotfix.
How the mount is supposed to work
The White Bear is a terrestrial mount designed for ground traversal. Like other ground mounts in Crimson Desert, its movement has two main states: a standard walking/trotting pace and a sprint pace that significantly increases travel speed at the cost of stamina drain.
With the fix applied:
- Sprint activates normally via the sprint input (controller: hold sprint button; keyboard/mouse: the configured sprint key — check your keybindings if unsure)
- Sprint depletes the mount's stamina over time, which recovers when not sprinting
- The
White Bearbehavior during sprint should match the general mount sprint pattern for other ground mounts
The White Bear may have specific traits or stat differences from other mounts (stamina pool size, recovery rate, sprint speed) — check the mount details in the stable or mount information menu for specifics on this mount's stats.
What the 1.01.01 fix changed
The fix restores the sprint function for White Bear. The underlying cause was a mount-specific configuration error that flagged sprint as unavailable for this mount. The fix corrects that flag, making sprint accessible through standard input.
No other changes to White Bear are noted in the Patch 1.01.01 notes beyond this sprint fix.
Other White Bear basics
For players who acquired the White Bear but were waiting for the sprint fix:
How to get White Bear: The White Bear is one of the five new mounts introduced in Patch 1.01.00. See Crimson Desert 5 New Mounts Explained for acquisition details.
Talisman: The White Bear has a dedicated Talisman item that enhances the mount. The display bug that caused the Talisman "Use" option to appear incorrectly for Damiane/Oongka was also fixed in Patch 1.01.01.
Stable management: Register the White Bear at a stable to access its stat menu and the Talisman application interface.
Troubleshooting if sprint still does not work
If you have Patch 1.01.01 installed and White Bear sprint is still unavailable:
- Verify the patch. Check the version number on the title screen or in Options > System. You need
1.01.01or later. - Check your sprint keybinding. If sprint was rebound to a non-default key, confirm the binding is still assigned in your control settings after the update.
- Fully dismount and remount. Get off the
White Bearcompletely and remount it. Some mount state issues clear on dismount/remount. - Try from a stable. Return the
White Bearto a stable, then withdraw it again. This reloads the mount data fresh. - Restart the game client. A full close and relaunch can clear lingering state.
- Report if all else fails. If sprint is still unavailable after all of the above on
Patch 1.01.01, report via in-game feedback — this would indicate a potential regression rather than the original known issue.
FAQ
Does the White Bear sprint work the same way as other mounts?
The sprint input is the same across mount types in Crimson Desert. The White Bear's sprint behavior post-fix should be consistent with other ground mounts in terms of input and mechanics, though the specific stamina values may differ.
Was any other mount's sprint affected by a similar bug?
The sprint bug was specific to White Bear per the official known-issues list. The other four new mounts from Patch 1.01.00 (Cotubo, Snailbird, Flamingo, Breezy) were not listed as having sprint issues.
Can I use the White Bear in mounted missions now?
Yes. With sprint fixed, the White Bear is fully functional for both open-world traversal and mounted mission content. The horse follow bug in mounted missions (a separate issue) was also fixed in Patch 1.01.01.
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