ActionAdventure
Crimson Desert Enhanced
The first 3 hours are a test
Gets good by 3h almost every game dips in hours 2–3
Fully opens up by 7h rated like by long-time players
Reach the ending 14% of players who started
Started playing 77% of owners
Steam reviews 84% positive of 178,686
What the data shows
- In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (60%); after 20h it's 1 in 9 (12%).
- Fully opens up by hour 7.
- The opening is criticised more than in 88% of games we track.
- 14% of players who start reach the ending.
- The biggest drop-off is between “Novice Adventurer” (Complete chapter 1 of main quests) and “Protector of Pailune” (Complete chapter 7 of main quests): from 100% to 38% of starters.
- 77% of owners got the first achievement.
When it gets good
Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.
before it gets good opening up fully opened up
Based on all 179,856 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 300 reviews: 121.8h for positive, 39.8h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.
Where players quit
Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (76.9% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.
- Started playing 100%
- Novice Adventurer Complete chapter 1 of main quests. 100%
- Protector of Pailune Complete chapter 7 of main quests. Most players quit here 38% −62
- Expert Storyteller Complete all main quests. 14% −24
story milestone ending biggest drop-off
Story milestones were labeled by AI from achievement names and descriptions; mistakes are possible.
All achievements (41)
story milestone ending side
- Novice Adventurer Complete chapter 1 of main quests. 100%
- Master Camper Complete the activation of the camp at Howling Hill. 76%
- Protector of Pailune Complete chapter 7 of main quests. 38%
- Expert Storyteller Complete all main quests. 14%
- Lightbringer Complete all sanctum challenges. 13%
- Conqueror of Spires Complete all spire challenges. 7.7%
- Beast Slayer Complete all New Power challenges. 6.4%
- Proud Returnee Complete the camp relocation to Pailune. 5.3%
- Conqueror of the Abysses Complete all Abyss challenges. 3.5%
- Master of Swords Complete all sword challenges. 3.5%
- Maze Pathfinder Complete all maze challenges. 3.1%
- Master of Spears Complete all spear challenges. 3.1%
- Navigator of the Stars Complete all constellation challenges. 2.6%
- Master of Shields Complete all shield challenges. 1.8%
- Puzzle Solver Complete all ancient ruins challenges. 1.6%
- Master of Bows Complete all bow challenges. 1.4%
- Pilgrim of Wonders Complete all secret place challenges. 1.4%
- Master of Rapiers Complete all rapier and shield challenges. 1.3%
- Master of Two-Handed Weapons Complete all two-handed weapon challenges. 1.2%
- Expert Explorer Complete all exploration challenges. 0.9%
- Master of Firearms Complete all gun challenges. 0.9%
- Master of Artillery Complete all cannon challenges. 0.9%
- Relentless Warrior Complete all training challenges. 0.9%
- Battlefield Conqueror Complete all battle challenges. 0.8%
- Brilliant Tactician Complete all operation challenges. 0.8%
- True Gamer Complete all minigame challenges. 0.8%
- Tamer of Legends Complete all horse challenges. 0.8%
- Shadowlord Complete all Above the Law challenges. 0.8%
- Unvanquished Strategist Complete all mastery challenges. 0.8%
- Ultimate Hunter Complete all hunting challenges. 0.8%
- Grand Collector of Arms Complete all special equipment challenges. 0.8%
- The Golden Merchant Complete all trade challenges. 0.7%
- Lord of Honor Complete all Challenges and Changes challenges. 0.7%
- Natural Collector Complete all life challenges. 0.7%
- Dawn Politician Complete the “From the Ashes" quest. 0.1%
- Charter Complete the "Beyond the Margins" quest. 0.1%
- Forger of Tomorrow Complete the “Forged Resolve" quest. 0.1%
- Over the Horizon Complete all voyage challenges. 0.1%
- Deep-sea Wanderer Complete all swimming challenges. 0.1%
- Management Tycoon Complete all management challenges. 0.1%
- Trial by Flower Complete all garden of trials challenges. 0.1%
Steam page Updated: 2026-10-30.