Crimson Desert free co-op mode is coming as multiplayer test gets underway
Modders are developing an unofficial co-op multiplayer mode for the single-player RPG Crimson Desert. While the game's developer Pearl Abyss is working on an official multiplayer expansion, this fan-made project serves as an early proof of concept.
Why it matters
It highlights the active role of gaming communities in extending the lifespan and functionality of titles through unofficial modifications.
Crimson Desert is finally going to be playable in multiplayer ahead of Pearl Abyss' major expansion.
Crimson Desert is finally getting multiplayer support, just not in the way Pearl Abyss originally intended.
Earlier this year, Pearl Abyss confirmed that its highly-successful single-player RPG, Crimson Desert, would be embracing its heritage with a free multiplayer expansion. Its predecessor Black Desert was an MMO, so many fans were keen to one day explore the continent of Pywel with friends.
While that official update is still in the works, modders have beaten Pearl Abyss to the punch. No one’s surprised though right? Modders have been going crazy on the game, even going as far as to create a map builder/editor.
Reddit user No-Context2224 shared their creation online in a post that read: “I'm building a co-op multiplayer mod for Crimson Desert . Here's an early test with a friend.”
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