Datamines Expose Hidden Files in Crimson Desert Update 1.17: Unreleased Boss Armors, Legendary Mounts, and Expansions Spark Community Frenzy
đ„ DATAMINERS JUST BLOWN CRIMSON DESERT WIDE OPENâUPDATE 1.17 CONTAINS SECRET FILES PEARL ABYSS NEVER MEANT FOR US TO SEE YET!
The infamous Goyen boss armor set and playable Legendary Mounts were just uncovered hidden deep inside the game code, triggering absolute chaos across Discord and Reddit. Could Pearl Abyss be dropping the long-awaited Greymane Castle siege update sooner than anyone anticipated, or are modders exposing features meant for a massive upcoming expansion?
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Pearl Abyssâs latest Update 1.17 for Crimson Desert was officially marketed as a routine polish and balance patch, but modders and dataminers digging into the core files have uncovered something far more explosive. Hidden deep within the code of the 1.17 update are detailed entries, icons, and asset triggers for highly requested community contentâincluding the legendary Goyen boss armor set, riding mechanics for mythical apex beasts, elemental pet evolutions, and foundational code tied to the regional Hernand bond economy.
The discoveries, initially brought to light by prominent modder and content creator Aloo pc, have ignited fierce debate across Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and official Discord servers. Fans are now questioning whether Pearl Abyss is covertly laying the groundwork for a major unannounced expansion or if these assets represent remnants of cut content.
The Goyen Set and Moon Side Armors: Dataminers Strike Gold
Since the launch of Crimson Desert, players have actively lobbied Pearl Abyss for expanded boss gear, celebrating previous additions like the Unyielding Warrior Terren set and the Past Year armor. However, Update 1.17âs internal files reveal that the developers have gone significantly further.
Most notable among the datamined entries is the full Goyen Boss Armor Set. Named after one of the most iconic lore figures within Pearl Abyssâs universe, the Goyen set has topped player wishlist threads on Redditâs /r/CrimsonDesert for months.
In addition to the Goyen set, the update files contain structured asset lines for the Full Moon Reaper and Half Moon Reaper armor setsâgear linked directly to the elusive Moon Side bosses. Dataminers also noted an orphaned high-tier helmet entry belonging to an unannounced boss set, suggesting that Pearl Abyss is prepping a substantial wave of cosmetic and stat-driven gear rewards for future end-game encounters.
While these entries are currently unobtainable through normal gameplay, their presence as detailed, structured items within the official 1.17 game files confirms that development on these armors is far beyond the conceptual phase.
Legendary Mounts: Riding the White Tiger and Armored Rhino
While armor leaks generated immediate excitement, the discovery of custom mount icons sent shockwaves through the communityâs high-level PvP and exploration guilds.
Datamined UI files showcase dedicated icon renders for several Legendary Mounts, including:
The White Tiger
The Black Fang
The Black Lion
The Feral Lion
The Legendary Hyena
Currently, players in Crimson Desert can interact with or fight several of these apex predators in wild encounters, but they cannot register them as permanent mounts. The presence of custom interface icons specifically designed for mount selection indicates that Pearl Abyss is building a dedicated system to let players tame, outfit, and ride these legendary beasts into battle.
The community reaction has been overwhelming, particularly regarding existing heavy beasts like the Armored Rhino and the War Elephant. While the War Elephant can be temporarily ridden during specific world events, it currently lacks a registration system.
“Imagine charging into a castle siege on an Armored Rhino or a fully decked-out Black Lion,” wrote one user on X. “If Pearl Abyss actually lets us customize saddles and armor for these legendary beasts, it completely redefines open-world cavalry combat.”
Players on Discord have also pointed out that while horse saddle customization is already robust, non-equine mounts currently lack equivalent saddle slots and cosmetic variationâa gap the datamined files suggest Pearl Abyss is actively working to close.
Pet Evolutions and the Missing Ice Elemental
Update 1.17 officially expanded the game’s pet system by introducing elemental companions, such as the Phoenix (Flame), the Metal Eagle (Thunder), and the Baby Wyvern (Wind). However, eagle-eyed players quickly noticed a gaping hole in the elemental lineup: the absence of an Ice Elemental.
Datamining efforts surrounding pet mechanics revealed ongoing work on growth and evolution triggers. The Baby Wyvern already features an active feeding and growth progression line, and datamined code hints that this evolutionary path could extend to other pets.
Community discussion has centered on the Ebis Huangâa fan-favorite companion containing direct Easter egg ties to Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online. Fans on Reddit are speculating whether the Ebis Huang and creatures like the Feathered Weasel could evolve into massive combat companions or mount-adjacent mythical beasts, similar to griffins.
Unlocking the Black Star: Cooldown Controversies and the ‘Gold Star’ Request
No discussion of Crimson Desertâs high-tier mechanics is complete without addressing Black Star, the gameâs colossal playable dragon. While players celebrate the ability to take to the skies on Black Star, Update 1.17 has reignited a heated community debate regarding the creatureâs balance and customization.
Unlike the Wyvern mount, which features seamless deployment, Black Star is bound by a lengthy deployment cooldown. On community forums, players are calling for Pearl Abyss to either remove or substantially reduce this cooldown, arguing that a creature of Black Star’s magnitude should feel empowering rather than artificially restricted.
Furthermore, players are petitioning for expanded ground-based combat abilities for Black Starâsuch as heavy tail swipes, forward charges, crushing bites, and ground stompsâto make dragon combat feel as devastating on land as it is in the air.
Dataminers also found references to aesthetic variant slots for dragon-class mounts. This has fueled hopes for the official release of the Gold Star skin variantâthe four-legged golden dragon design encountered during main story boss encountersâas well as customizable Abyssal armor sets to replace or recolor the default blue dragon armor.
Hernand Bonds, Property Rights, and Castle Warfare
Beyond combat and mounts, Update 1.17 introduces subtle background framework code for the Hernand Bond System. Currently, Hernand Bonds serve a limited economic function, but datamined string files suggest Pearl Abyss may be testing broader applications, including:
Player-owned housing and regional real estate.
Fortified strongholds and holdouts.
Guild-contested properties, potentially tied to major landmarks like Greymane Castle.
Fans have long requested dynamic world mechanics, such as a revamped Bounty and Crime system with regional law enforcement responses, alongside replayable regional blockades where defeated bosses can reclaim conquered territory.
“The Hernand Bond system feels like the foundation for something massive,” noted a prominent creator on YouTube. “If Pearl Abyss ties regional bonds to property ownership and castle siege warfare, Crimson Desert moves from a single-player action game into a living, breathing world.”
Official Stance and What Lies Ahead
Pearl Abyss has not officially commented on the datamined assets uncovered in Update 1.17. Historically, studios frequently leave inactive code, prototype assets, or upcoming expansion data inside public game builds during routine maintenance.
Whether these discoveries point toward an imminent content drop, a New Game Plus expansion, or a long-term roadmap update, one thing is clear: the Crimson Desert community is hungrier than ever. As modders continue to unpack the 1.17 update files, all eyes remain on Pearl Abyss for an official announcement.
