really wish i could experience it for the first time again. the exploration is unequaled.

So I took a major break from this game since Starfield just dropped for PS5. Afraid I won't even recognize it when I launch it again!

All of the reviews and hype got me to buy a PS5 just for this game and not only have I not been disappointed, it's surpassed my expectations.

175 hours in

I know part of this game is finding armor to make yourself look cool, but how can you ever wear anything other than the pirate hat when you're running around?

I don't want to miss any treasure!

absolutely take your time with it. the story hits warp mode somewhere around chapter 5 and 6 and it is hard to slow down after that point.

It is one of the best gears out there. combine it with i think hounds claws and it is AMAZING!!

Added to my Steam wishlist. Will probably pick this up once I need a pause from PoE2's new mega patch.

193 hours in

I'm at 55 hours and still feel like I haven't really scratched the surface. I'm still in Chapter 3. I've just been enjoying doing as many side quests as I can.

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Just started chapter 7 and I'm finally starting to get enough gears and equipment to start customizing. Only have red and green dye that I've found dyers for so far so my guy looks like a Christmas decoration.

Being able to recover resources from upgraded gear is such a quality of life improvement.

I just got the chest for my house that lets me access my crafting materials anywhere and that is going to solve so many logistical issues.

Next I need to figure out the gear combining with the witches.

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I keep forgetting to put the chest and other storage solutions in my house. I need to do that so I don't have to worry about heading back every other mission to deposit more

I only have the OG Kuku cooler right now - the whole camp system seems super overwhelming when you read about farming and all the other crazy stuff.

I mostly ignore all of the stuff I see online and just go at my own pace because you can go down some huge rabbit holes and it's mostly people just trying to min/max everything, which I don't think you need to do at all. I am very average at combat and blow through most of the enemies - every once in a while I'll die when a barrel explodes or I find a new kind of enemy that I have no idea how to fight.

Just started the game and enjoying it so far. It's been a while since I had something that I really sunk myself into and am excited to take my time with this game. I've heard the early 5-10 hours are the worst and I'm through that and already enjoying it

I'm about 110 hours in and I feel like I'm only about 30% through the game. Truly enjoying this game and would have been interested to see how it would have turned out had they kept it as an MMO like they originally intended.

I'm not sure how many hours I have in it but it's a lot, and I've barely even gotten in Demeniss or Delysia.

I love it because some days I don't feel like fighting anyone and just want to chill, so I'll just do stuff for my camp or go knock out Abyss puzzles.

I have an absolute pile of abyss gears I need to figure out, and a bunch of gear I want to swap out, but it's kind of daunting to do all of the smithing and dying and what not to reset your loadout.

anyone still playing this? I'll have weeks where I don't play at all, but then a week where I play each night before bed. I'm at 230 hours now lol.

I've maxed out my armor and a couple of weapons and can't remember the last time I was actually challenged by a boss. I'll honestly swap out for a lesser weapon to up the challenge because I don't feel like dealing with changing the difficulty setting. Still enjoyable, hoping they add more chapters to the main quests. I've been intentionally slow playing those, only on chapter 9 with 230 hours in

I'm still playing (136 hours in), but not as much as I was. Not because of not wanting to, but because of life stuff (my kids are moving back down to College Station in a week in preparation for the fall semester).

I've been kicking around the idea of starting a new run through. but may wait until the DLC comes out. Supposedly we are going to get updated storyline and new sections of map opened up. At this point I've got well over 500 hours in.

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I've been kicking around the idea of starting a new run through. but may wait until the DLC comes out. Supposedly we are going to get updated storyline and new sections of map opened up. At this point I've got well over 500 hours in.

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wow my dude....that's wild

I played it non stop after work and on weekends for a while. It is easily the most I've played a game since college during semester breaks. Absolutely love the game. In many ways it sucks not being able to have kids, but it does create a TON of time for just farting around if I get enthralled in something.

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I played it non stop after work and on weekends for a while. It is easily the most I've played a game since college during semester breaks. Absolutely love the game. In many ways it sucks not being able to have kids, but it does create a TON of time for just farting around if I get enthralled in something.

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yep, most I've played since San Andreas...easily

I guess if you add up all the FIFA games I've played in my life, that would win, but as far as non sports games, it's been CD and GTA San Andreas at the top of gameplay hours

I'm so ready for the DLC to come out. Supposed to be before the end of the year. Yall think Christmas time or earlier?

Crimson Desert Enhanced available now

Looks like the DLC just went live

The Greymane's Journey, Enhanced.
Discover an enhanced #CrimsonDesert, featuring new story moments and expanded voice-over & language support, available as a free update for all owners of the base game.
Begin your adventure in Pywel, refined since launch with a wealth of updates… pic.twitter.com/RLkMOfX7YY

— Crimson Desert (@CrimsonDesert_) August 25, 2026

free for those who already own it evidently

So this is not the much anticipated DLC? I don't know. But I started a new playthrough last night and the enhancements are fantastic. They worked in at least some background in the opening scene. You get some explanation of the overarching story and just seems like it is more cohesive. They have revamped the artifact mechanic across the three playable characters. So when one character spends an abyss artifact the others get an "abyss link" to use in their skill tree.

ETA Spoilers if you don't want to see some of the changes in the beginning.

Dev talking about it at gamescon

I may be the only person here still playing this game but the DLC trailer just dropped. Will be available on Oct 15

ok, jumping off the fence.....