Crimson Desert is here, and players finally got the opportunity to take this ambitious and epic game for a spin. It sold over two million copies in less than 24 hours and is on track to become one of the most successful titles of 2026. However, it's also facing a wave of criticism from players, who have flocked to platforms like Steam to leave negative reviews, driving the title down to the "Mixed" category on Valve's storefront, primarily due to technical issues. While optimization is amazing and the game performs well above your average Unreal Engine 5 title, controls seem to be a massive problem for players, as Crimson Desert's overwhelming number of unique mechanics can and will become rather cumbersome to utilize, especially on controllers and consoles. Mouse and keyboard players will generally have an easier time with this simply due to the sheer number of keys the game can use to map all the different actions, while those preferring laid-back couch gameplay will certainly see their fingers breaking more often than not.https://twitter.com/CrimsonDesert_/status/2034998439751364813And the developers are aware of this, as well as many other problems players might be running into, and have already introduced loads of quality-of-life fixes to make the game more enjoyable. On top of that, they want you to provide as much feedback as you can, as they are listening to every suggestion and complaint, trying to find the best way to solve any player headaches. "We will listen closely to the wide range of feedback shared by the community and work to make improvements quickly, doing our utmost to make the journey ahead even more enjoyable for our players," they wrote on X.The launch version of Crimson Desert is already significantly ahead of the review build I got to play. Journalists did not have access to Abyss Nexuses at the heart of the Greymane camp, nor did they get to fast travel to every major location and city. On top of that, the devs listened carefully to reviewers and implemented feedback we gave them with lightning speed, and I'm sure more of that will happen as time goes on. Pearl Abyss appears eager to polish this rough diamond into a crystal-clear gem, and it would be a damn shame if technical hurdles were to destroy an otherwise fun title. So, if you're a Crimson Desert fan and have something to suggest, do so. Leave a review, talk about it on social media, and do your best to have your voice heard, as the developers have turned themselves into one giant ear, eagerly listening to what you have to say.The post Crimson Desert celebrates major milestone and wants your help to make it better: ‘We will listen closely to the wide range of feedback shared by the community’ appeared first on Destructoid.