Crimson Desert includes stealth and infiltration mechanics inspired by games like Hitman, Assassin's Creed, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The ability to disguise yourself to infiltrate forbidden zones adds strategic depth.
Disguise System
Among the game's notable features is the ability to disguise yourself to infiltrate forbidden zones and fortresses. This mechanic allows players to approach situations without direct combat when desired.
The most prominent example is Kliff using the Hernandian Banquet Attire to walk past castle guards unnoticed during the infiltration of Hernand Castle.
The Hernand Infiltration
In the city of Hernand, Kliff must infiltrate Hernand Castle to access the Abyss. The gameplay demo shows him changing into elegant Hernandian Banquet Attire to blend in with the aristocracy.
This disguise allows Kliff to bypass guards and gather the Abyss Artifact needed to open the portal to the Library of Providence. The sequence demonstrates how stealth can accomplish objectives that brute force cannot.
Strategic Applications
The infiltration mechanic, inspired by early Assassin's Creed games, adds a strategic element that can refresh the open-world experience. Not all challenges must be solved through combat.
Players who prefer stealth approaches have viable options for certain missions and encounters.