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Mar 23, 2026Crimson Desert Companion Editorial Desk

Pearl Abyss Deploys Urgent PlayStation Hotfix for Crimson Desert (Version 1.00.04)

Patch 1.00.04 resolves a critical character-switching bug on PS5 and PS5 Pro, following right behind the massive Version 1.00.03 Day One update.

Version 1.00.04 is exclusively available for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro platforms.
The hotfix resolves a game-breaking bug where interactions and actions became unresponsive after switching back to the main protagonist, Kliff.
This urgent update immediately follows the Version 1.00.03 Day One patch, highlighting Pearl Abyss's rapid response to launch window friction.

Overview

Why this update matters

Pearl Abyss has urgently deployed Version 1.00.04, a PlayStation-exclusive hotfix designed to address a critical character-switching bug. This rapid deployment demonstrates a highly active launch update cycle, arriving immediately on the heels of the massive 1.00.03 Day One patch to ensure technical stability for console players.

Resolving the Unresponsive Action Bug

The primary focus of Patch 1.00.04 is a targeted fix for a progression-halting issue specific to the PlayStation build of the game. Previously, players experimenting with the game's character roster encountered a severe input bug when attempting to return to the main protagonist, Kliff.

Upon switching back, Kliff would become entirely unresponsive to interactions and combat actions, forcing players to restart or reload older saves. The deployment of this hotfix ensures that character switching now functions as intended without locking player inputs.

  • Platform: PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro
  • Version: 1.00.04
  • Key Fix: Resolved unresponsiveness when switching from another playable character back to Kliff.

A Rapid-Fire Update Cycle

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The quick turnaround of the 1.00.04 hotfix underscores Pearl Abyss's aggressive approach to smoothing out early launch window friction. It arrives shortly after the deployment of the much larger Version 1.00.03 update, commonly referred to as the Day One patch.

While 1.00.04 is strictly a stability hotfix, players should note that the preceding 1.00.03 patch fundamentally improved early-game quality of life. That update introduced essential item storage in the Howling Hill region, tweaked gamepad and keyboard inputs based on community feedback, and significantly boosted the health restoration values of consumed food items. You can find more details in the latest official patch notes.

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