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Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.02 fixes progression bugs

Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.02 fixes progression bugs. Pearl Abyss addresses a silver reset, unresponsive shop exits, interface errors and animation stutter on.

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Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.02 artwork Credit: Pearl Abyss.

Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.02 is available on PC and Mac with fixes for several progression and control failures. The most serious listed issue could reset silver after completing the quest A Secret Deal.

Crimson Desert Patch 1.18.02: confirmed details

Pearl Abyss also fixed cases where the interface displayed zero for comrades, animations stuttered and the character became unresponsive after leaving a shop. The notes are concise and do not advertise new quests, combat skills or regions. The same version is identified for both supported desktop platforms.

What changes for players

A currency reset can erase the practical reward for progression, so its fix carries more weight than the patch’s small size suggests. Correct comrade information prevents players from making decisions around a false zero, while the shop-exit repair removes a state that could otherwise force a reload.

Timing and wider context

Patch 1.18.02 is a maintenance release, not a content expansion. The notes confirm the named fixes but do not establish that every animation or economy issue is resolved. Players should ensure the displayed version is current before testing an older report.

The feature list and timing above reflect the developer’s announcement published on August 17, 2026. Future hotfixes can adjust balance or availability, so live values should be checked against the current client.

Source: official announcement. All release dates, named features and numerical values in this report come from that primary source; the analysis is our own.

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Editorial note

Facts and mechanics were checked against the linked primary sources before publication.

This article was reviewed on August 19, 2026.

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