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Crimson Desert’s first paid story DLC, Charting the Unknown, arrives October 15

Pearl Abyss will sell the expansion for $24.99/£19.99. It adds ship exploration, underwater content, new storylines across Pywel, upgraded housing, and new enemies.

Crimson Desert is getting its first story DLC next month, featuring ship exploration

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Charting the Unknown launches October 15 for $24.99/£19.99 and is the first paid story DLC for Crimson Desert.

The expansion adds ship-based exploration and underwater content, including sunken ruins and new enemies.

It brings several new story threads across Pywel and follows Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane.

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Releasing on October 15 for $24.99/£19.99, Charting the Unknown will add new storylines, ship-based exploration, underwater discoveries, enemies and battles, and more, according to Pearl Abyss. "Players can take command of their own ship and set sail across the ocean to explore uncharted islands and discover what lies beyond the familiar coastlines. "Beneath the waves, they can uncover underwater treasures, sunken ruins, and hidden mysteries, opening new paths for exploration and discovery.

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  • "Players will follow Kliff, Oongka and Damiane as they forge their own paths forward, discover their purpose, and shape their destinies." PS5 DualSense Controller.
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  • New threats emerge across land and sea, bringing formidable foes and dangerous challenges to overcome.
  • "New stories will also unfold across Pywel, spanning an ominous presence in the desert, a dangerous political conflict, a journey beyond time, and an ancient secret beneath the waves," it says.

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"Beyond Pywel's shores, a new adventure awaits," it said. "Danger awaits both above and below the surface. Players can adapt their tactics to each situation as they face some of their most demanding battles yet." The Charting the Unknown DLC also introduces an upgraded housing mode which Pearl Abyss says will give players new customization options, and the ability to rent and manage a variety of facilities.

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