The limited narrative and one-dimensional characters in Crimson Desert left many fans questioning why Pearl Abyss did not offer the option for players to craft their own characters for exploring Pywell. While the developer has not addressed this issue or provided the feature, PC players can now personalize their characters using a new mod available for download from Nexus Mods.
“This mod allows you to design your character at the barber shop,” states the mod’s official description. “With 98 face presets and 159 hairstyles, players have a wide range of customization options to create a unique look. The barber is the place to go for character customization.”
Known as the Character Creator mod, it currently offers a female option, with a male option expected to follow soon. This mod alters the barber mechanics and is not compatible with similar mods like Barber Unlocked. Additionally, the Kliff Female Voice mod and JSON Mod Manager are necessary for the character creator to function.
The initial release of the Crimson Desert Character Creator mod marks the beginning of a journey. With plans for a male option and animation enhancements in progress, female characters will soon feel like fitting replacements for Kliff.
Is a Console Release for the Character Creator Possible?
While PC players now have the liberty to design custom characters, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users are unable to benefit from such mods that enhance visuals with features like grass shadows and improved ray tracing.
Despite this limitation, Pearl Abyss has a proven track record of responsive development, evident in their robust character creation system for Black Desert. With a history of valuing player feedback, there remains hope that official character creation options may be introduced in the future.
Even in the absence of this feature, Crimson Desert remains an open-world adventure worth exploring, offering extensive content and a top-tier combat system that surpasses similar titles. For those traversing Pywel, our Crimson Desert Complete Walkthrough & Guide offers assistance in conquering the game’s toughest challenges.
Meet the author: Francesco De Meo has been reporting on video games and technology since 2012, commencing his career at platforms like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack.
Upon joining the gaming division of Wccftech in 2015, he expanded his coverage with detailed features, interviews with industry icons such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi “Suda51” Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA’s president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews, and live coverage of major industry events like Gamescom and E3.
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