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Editorial Policy

How Crimson Desert HQ researches, writes, updates, and corrects content

2026/07/17

Independence and Purpose

Crimson Desert HQ is an independent fan publication. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Pearl Abyss. Our goal is to help players with clear guides, current troubleshooting, and transparent sourcing.

Source Standards

  • Primary sources first: official Pearl Abyss patch notes, notices, account documentation, and in-game observations.
  • Reputable secondary reporting may add context when the original source is unavailable or incomplete.
  • Community reports are labeled as reports, not confirmed facts, until independently reproduced or officially acknowledged.
  • Version-sensitive claims include a date, patch number, or verification context whenever practical.

Original Work and Attribution

We summarize sources in our own words and aim to add practical explanation, comparison, troubleshooting, or tested steps. We do not treat copied articles, embedded media, or database feeds as a substitute for original editorial value.

Fact-heavy news and update articles should include a Sources or Research Notes section. Guides based primarily on in-game testing should explain the relevant version or test conditions when practical.

Database Publication Standard

Catalog records with unresolved provenance, placeholder values, or legacy-unverified status are not part of the public guide navigation while they are being reviewed. Database sections may return only after their source, accuracy, and user value have been checked.

Automation and AI Assistance

Automated tools may assist with formatting, research organization, or language editing, but they are not accepted as factual sources. Claims must be checked against primary material, reproducible game evidence, or clearly identified secondary reporting before publication.

Corrections and Updates

Readers can report errors, missing attribution, outdated instructions, or copyright concerns through the Contact page. We review reproducible corrections, update the affected content, and preserve version context when a game update changes earlier guidance.

Advertising and Commercial Influence

Advertising does not determine our conclusions or source selection. Sponsored or affiliate relationships, if introduced, will be clearly disclosed and will not be presented as independent editorial recommendations.

Images, Trademarks, and Takedown Requests

Game names, trademarks, screenshots, and official artwork remain the property of their respective owners. They are used for identification, commentary, or guide context. Rights holders may contact us to request attribution changes or removal.