PSA: Crimson Desert’s new camera settings can make the game look like Baldur’s Gate 3

PSA: Crimson Desert’s new camera settings can make the game look like Baldur’s Gate 3

I missed this in Crimson Desert patch 1.03.00 earlier this month, but Pearl Abyss added some new camera settings to its open world RPG. I expected a few camera tweaks might be added in a patch at some point, but instead the developer just dumped a whole bunch of sliders into the accessibility settings and is letting players dictate exactly how they want to use them.

Case in point: this tweet from Ninjago caught my eye because it showed me a view of Crimson Desert I didn’t know was possible: an almost isometric, top-down view of the game as if it were Diablo or Baldur’s Gate 3. You could reach those heights using the game’s photomode, but this isn’t a static shot, it’s live gameplay. Wow!

I do want to point out, contrary to the tweet declaring “They added Diablo style gameplay for Crimson Desert,” uh, no, they definitely didn’t. They didn’t add any kind of gameplay to Crimson Desert. It’s just some new camera settings.

Still, the camera settings are pretty fun to mess around with. It does really give Crimson Desert the feel of a game like Baldur’s Gate 3, and it’s quite enjoyable to stroll around viewing the world from so high above.

If you want to play with these settings, you can find them in the menu by going to “Others” and then “Accessibility.” There you’ll find the new sliders: Camera Visual Range, Camera Distance, Camera Vertical Offset, and Camera Horizontal Offset.

The easiest thing to do is just crank them all up to 100%, but play around until you’ve found a view to your liking. The camera will also zoom in to Kliff if an object like a building or structure gets in the way, so it won’t remain strictly isometric unless you’re completely clear of obstacles.

5 Comments

  1. oking

    This is an interesting update! It’s great to see how new camera settings can enhance the visual experience in games. Excited to try out the new look in Crimson Desert!

  2. valentine.walter

    Absolutely! It’s fascinating how small changes like camera settings can really transform the gaming experience. Plus, it’s a reminder of how developers are continually working to improve visuals and player immersion. I can’t wait to see how players utilize these settings creatively!

  3. darron.hagenes

    I completely agree! It’s amazing how these adjustments can enhance the overall experience. I also noticed that the new camera angles can help capture the game’s stunning landscapes even better, making exploration feel more immersive.

  4. sanford39

    I also think it’s interesting how these camera settings can change the game’s atmosphere so dramatically. It really shows how small tweaks can lead to a fresh perspective on gameplay. Have you tried experimenting with the settings yet?

  5. tomasa.dickinson

    Absolutely! It’s fascinating how a simple tweak in camera settings can enhance the storytelling and immersion in a game. It really shows the power of visual presentation in shaping our experience. Have you tried experimenting with these settings yourself?

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