What Charting the Unknown Adds to Crimson Desert – and Where…
Players who want to jump into the DLC without finishing the main story can still access the Shipbuilding and Housing content, while the character stories and Garden of Trials require full completion.…
Players who want to jump into the DLC without finishing the main story can still access the Shipbuilding and Housing content, while the character stories and Garden of Trials require full completion.…
Key points - Charting the Unknown is the first major expansion for Crimson Desert, adding multiple questlines across different characters and regions. - Kliff's quest starts in North Central Pailune Capital, Damiane's in West Demeniss Capital, and Oongka's in North East Pailune City. - The Shipbuilding and Ocean questline begins at the Hernand Town notice board after completing 'Expanding the Camp'. - The Housing questline starts at the camp's Furniture shop after completing 'Howling Hill' and 'Luke's Request'. - The Garden of Trials is accessed via a cinematic at the Axiom Archive Abyss in the Path of Providence.
Timeline - After completing the main story: Kliff's, Damiane's, and Oongka's story quests become available in their respective locations. - After completing 'Expanding the Camp': The Shipbuilding/Ocean questline can be started at the Hernand Town notice board. - After completing 'Howling Hill' and 'Luke's Request': The Housing questline begins at the camp's Furniture shop. - After completing the main story: The Garden of Trials is unlocked via a cinematic at the Axiom Archive Abyss.
FAQ
Q: Do I need to finish the main story to start the DLC? A: Not for all of it. Kliff's, Damiane's, Oongka's, and the Garden of Trials require main story completion, but the Shipbuilding and Housing questlines only need specific side quests done.
Q: Where does Kliff's DLC quest start? A: Kliff's story quest 'Beyond the Margins' begins in North Central Pailune Capital, but only after you've beaten the main story.
Q: How do I unlock the Garden of Trials? A: Complete the main story, then go to the Axiom Archive Abyss in the Path of Providence. A cinematic will show you the way to the Garden south of the main building.
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