Crimson Desert Trick allows you to use a tree as a catapult

Crimson Desert players have discovered a trick in the game that allows them to use trees as catapults. This new action-adventure game from Pearl Abyss made its global debut on March 19 and was hailed as an instant commercial success just one day later, selling over 2 million copies in the first 24 hours. Although this AAA title was originally intended to be a prequel to the sandbox-oriented MMORPG Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert developed into a separate, stand-alone IP during development. Although the game has received a lot of interest from players, it has received mixed reviews. While some players praised the battle system and extensive exploration options, others pointed out problems with the user interface and controls.

Crimson Desert is a game set in a medieval fantasy universe filled with mythical creatures and rival factions, which play a significant role in its combat system characterized by melee attacks, combo sequences and tactical gameplay. In addition to participating in horse battles and large-scale boss battles, players also have the opportunity to explore a large open world packed with activities such as fishing, crafting, and hunting. According to the developers, various missions and interactions with both the inhabitants and the environment are designed to provide players with immersive experiences and encourage them to explore new ways to take advantage of the game's features.

Crimson Desert Trick to enter locked buildings

The Crimson Desert Trick is an easy way to get into locked buildings

Players in the latest action-adventure game Crimson Desert discover a trick that allows them to easily enter locked buildings.

Crimson Desert Trick to use a tree as a catapult

Shortly after the game was released, one player had already figured out a way to get through its vast spaces in an unconventional and much faster way. On Crimson Desert subreddit, a user named addis_the_scroll posted a video showing a trick that uses parts of the environment to move around. The short tutorial shows a character using his ability to bend a tree and then launch himself into the air from it, much like a catapult. For the next few seconds, the player can be seen hovering over the open world of Crimson Desertto then land on a path and continue their journey on foot.

Drag weapons to fill the grid




Drag weapons to fill the grid

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In the discussion sparked by the post, other players expressed admiration for discovering this unusual method and even shared their own similar discoveries. Some users explained that the ability shown in the video is called “fast flight”, and it is what allowed the character to fly through the air after shooting a tree, although this technique causes stamina to drain quickly. Other players have complained about Crimson Desertciting the loss of momentum when a player spreads his wings as evidence of the clunky nature of the game. However, some commentators found it refreshing to see a big-budget game experiment with new ideas, highlighting the untapped potential of this title.

Regardless of how players feel about the game's mechanics and content, Crimson Desert continues to garner increasing engagement from the gaming community, with the developers already planning to implement fixes for performance and game balancing issues reported in feedback since shortly after launch. One of these problems is the issue of overly complicated controls reported by a significant number of players, which Pearl Abyss responded to by announcing a patch for Crimson Desert which is said to solve the problem by either having improved controls out of the box, or giving players the ability to rebind the controls themselves for a much more customized experience.

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However, even in the face of some technical issues affecting the gameplay, players do not give up exploring the different aspects of the game and continue to find unconventional and unexpected solutions to exploit its mechanics, which they then share online with other players. And with such a large open world in the game and so many ways to interact with it, discover all the secrets in Crimson Desert will take some time. Therefore, the assessment of this title will probably continue to evolve as the gaming community progresses through this fantasy world.


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Released

March 19, 2026

ESRB

Mature 17+ / Blood, drug reference, intense violence, strong language

Developer

Pearl Abyss

Publisher

Pearl Abyss


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