While PC gamers with AMD or Nvidia hardware have enjoyed a smooth experience since the launch of Crimson Desert, those using Intel GPUs have faced a much more difficult journey. The game initially felt almost unplayable for Arc owners, leaving many to wonder if they should simply request a refund. However, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel with the release of new software aimed at stabilizing performance.

New Intel Drivers Target Crimson Desert Flickering

Intel has released its latest driver update, version v32.0.101.8724, which specifically addresses stability concerns for certain hardware. According to the official release notes, this update includes fixes for "flickering corruption on plants during gameplay" within Crimson Desert.

It is important to note that these specific improvements are limited to:

  • Battlemage B-series graphics cards
  • Equivalent integrated GPUs

If you are using Intel's first-generation Arc cards, such as the A770, unfortunately, this particular fix will not resolve your graphical issues. The flickering problems remain a hurdle for those on older architecture.

Limitations of the Battlemage B-series Update

While the update provides a much-needed boost for users with an Arc B-series graphics card, it isn't a total cure-all for the Intel ecosystem. Drivers can only do so much when the underlying issue stems from incorrect shader code within the game itself.

For a truly seamless experience in Crimson Desert, Intel users will likely need to wait for a dedicated patch from developer and publisher Pearl Abyss. Until that official game update arrives to provide full support for Intel hardware, players may still encounter technical hiccups.

Beyond this title, Intel's latest driver release also includes other notable fixes:

  • Resolved "corruption" issues in No Man's Sky when using the Vulkan API.
  • Improvements across various integrated graphics platforms.

However, if you are struggling with similar visual bugs in Dune: Awakening or Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Intel has not yet rolled out fixes for those specific titles. For now, B-series owners can breathe a small sigh of relief, even if the road to full compatibility is still being paved.