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Movement Controls - Version 6 vs Version 7
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11Overview22Movement Controls is an input setting added to Crimson Desert in Patch 1.02.00released on April 4, 2026. The option lets players choose between two different sprint input schemes, called Basic and Classic. Pearl Abyss added it in direct response to player feedback after the previous patch (1.01.x) changed how sprinting worked, so that anyone who preferred the original launch-era controls could restore them without losing the new behavior.44The setting applies globally to both on-foot character movement and mounts. Both schemes can be swapped at any time from the Input settings menu, so players are free to experiment during ordinary travel before committing during a long quest chain or mission.66How to Access88Open the menu and navigate to:1010Main Menu > Others > Settings > Input > Movement Controls1212The option lives in the Input subsection alongside other controls settings. Changes apply immediately and do not require a zone reload.1414Basic vs. Classic1616The two schemes differ in how the sprint key is used and how stamina is consumed.1818SettingInput MethodStamina BehaviorRecommended ForBasicHold the sprint key to accelerate.Stamina is consumed at set intervals while the key is held.Players who prefer modern hold-to-sprint controls and steady, predictable stamina drain.ClassicRepeatedly press the sprint key to accelerate.Stamina is consumed each time the sprint key is pressed.Players who prefer the original launch-era tap-to-sprint feel and want stamina usage tied to their own input cadence.2020All wording in the Input Method and Stamina Behavior columns is taken directly from the official Pearl Abyss patch 1.02.00 notice.2121Mount Sprinting2323Movement Controls applies to mount riding as well as on-foot sprinting. Under Basicthe rider holds the sprint key and the mount accelerates smoothly, with stamina drawn at set intervals rather than per keypress. Under Classicthe rider repeatedly taps the sprint key to urge the mount forward, and stamina is consumed on each press, mirroring the original launch behavior.2525Crucially, patch 1.02.00 also shipped a related fix that closed a long-standing exploit. From the official notes: an issue where repeatedly pressing the sprint key would allow a horse to run at maximum speed regardless of its stats has been fixed. In other words, under Classic in 1.02.00 and later, rapid tapping no longer bypasses a horse's Speed stat. Top speed on a mount now reflects the animal's actual stats regardless of which Movement Controls scheme you pick, so Classic is a true input preference rather than a performance advantage.2727Why it Was Added2929Patch 1.01.x changed sprinting from the original tap-to-run input to a hold-to-run input, which frustrated a segment of players who had grown used to the launch control feel. Community coverage from outlets such as explicitly noted that Pearl Abyss addressed players who prefer the old sprint system with patch 1.02.00. framed the update as a batch of "even more requested changes," and the official notice itself places the new option among control-related improvements added in response to player feedback.3131Pearl Abyss did not want to force a single control scheme on the community, so they kept the new hold-to-sprint behavior available as Basic while restoring the launch tap-to-sprint behavior as Classic. The horse stat fix was bundled in so that reintroducing the Classic scheme would not also reintroduce the old maximum-speed exploit.3333Tips3535If you prefer a relaxed playstyle with fewer inputs during long rides or cross-map travel, pick Basic. Stamina drains on a fixed timer, which makes it easier to plan rests on foot and on horseback.If you came from the launch build and your muscle memory still taps the sprint key rhythmically, switch to Classic. Stamina now scales with how often you press, so a lighter tap cadence can actually stretch your stamina bar further than constant mashing.On mounts, mashing no longer overrides horse stats after patch 1.02.00. If your current mount feels slow under Classic, that is a stats issue, not a control issue. Upgrade your horse or swap to a higher-Speed mount rather than mashing harder.Both schemes are swappable at any time from the Input settings, so experiment during ordinary travel before committing during a long quest chain or mission.The setting is global. It affects sprinting on foot and on mounts together, so you cannot mix Basic on foot with Classic on horseback.3737Related Articles3939ControlsMountsHorse GuidePatch 1.02.00.
