- When Crimson Desert initially launched, Pearl Abyss confirmed that it doesn’t support Intel GPUs.
- Arc users were left stranded even after buying the title, including MSI Claw handheld users.
- With the latest Intel drivers, users report that the game is finally running on Arc GPUs.
Back when Crimson Desert launched, it became a huge topic of controversy as Intel Arc GPU users reported that the game wasn’t working for them. Pearl Abyss confirmed through its FAQ page that the game is indeed not supported on those GPUs.
Intel blamed the studio for this, citing that they had ignored their offers to help with the support. While not announced formally, users report that after the recent Intel graphics drivers update, they can finally play Crimson Desert.
Why it matters: Intel GPUs don’t have a huge user base, but for those who have been using them, it was rather annoying as Pearl Abyss’s RPG absolutely took the world by storm, especially after recent patches.
Users on Reddit are reporting that after they updated their Intel GPU drivers to the latest version 32.0.101.8629 WHQL, they are finally able to run Crimson Desert. However, it isn’t all bed of roses, as there are still major issues.
The graphics don’t seem to match what we get from other GPUs. Additionally, the image quality is very inconsistent, and some textures don’t even load at all. It seems like Intel has done its job, and now it’s up to Pearl Abyss.
But this is finally a step in the right direction, and we are making progress. Hopefully, with a few more patches, Intel GPUs will be able to get the best experience, including MSI Claw handhelds, which was a major bummer.
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