Crimson desert lets you drown animals – and players are divided

Players exploring the open world of Crimson Desert have unearthed a bizarre and unsettling mechanic: you can drown animals. The discovery, detailed in a recent Reddit post, reveals a detail seemingly added to the game with no clear purpose, sparking debate among players and developers alike.

A strange discovery in a vast world

The find, courtesy of player StaffProfessional68, involves picking up a raccoon and submerging it in water. After a short time, the animal dies, allowing the player to harvest resources. The mechanic appears to extend to other creatures, including cats and even baby goats.

The video, which quickly garnered nearly 2,000 upvotes on Reddit, has elicited a range of reactions. Some players expressed horror at the act, while others praised Pearl Abyss for the unexpected level of detail in their open-world action RPG.

“I thought, ‘Oh he is going to show us how to tame the raccoons,’ and I got all excited…” one user commented. Others weren’t so enthusiastic, with one remarking, “Wow, that's cruel! But 10/10 for the Devs!”

The question remains: why include this feature? There’s no benefit to drowning animals; the resulting resources are minimal, and the action is simply… unpleasant. It’s a curious addition to a game already lauded for its expansive sandbox elements, reminiscent of the emergent gameplay found in titles like Red Dead Redemption 2.

Crimson Desert continues to impress with its depth and surprising intricacies. Players are also exploring dragon accessibility, and the recent patch notes addressed some key issues. If you’re diving into its sprawling world, resources like our guide to “Things to Do First” and