How to Start Charting the Unknown
- Install the free Crimson Desert Enhanced update first — the DLC needs it
- Character stories unlock after the final main quest, Journey's End
- Ships and the Great Ocean unlock much earlier, after Howling Hill
Updated: 2026-11-10
Unlock requirements
| Content | Requirement | Where it starts |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Margins (Kliff, 13 quests) | Finish Journey's End | A Moment's Respite — tavern in Pailune |
| From the Ashes (Damiane, 9 quests) | Finish Journey's End | Reclaimed and Remaining — City of Demeniss |
| Forged Resolve (Oongka, 10 quests) | Finish Journey's End | A New Path — workshop in northwestern Pailune |
| A Wider World (ships & ocean) | Finish Howling Hill and expand Greymane Camp | A Call from Beyond the Horizon — Pailune |
| Free Construction housing | Set up camp at Howling Hill and finish Luke's Request | Home Decoration > Layout > Free Construction |
| Garden of Trials | Finish Journey's End | Next to the Axiom Archive Abyss |
Tips
- You do not need to finish the main story to sail — start A Wider World as soon as the camp is expanded
- Story quests appear in Journal > Main Quests once unlocked
- Claim the pre-order diving sets from Pause > Others > Options > Add-Ons before your first dive
Open the Great Ocean map
901 DLC markers on the interactive map: islands, pearls, coral, hydrothermal deposits, treasure and more
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to finish Crimson Desert to play the DLC?
Only for the three character stories, which need Journey's End. Ships, the Great Ocean and housing unlock earlier, after Howling Hill.
Is Crimson Desert Enhanced the same as the DLC?
No. Enhanced is the free 2.00.00 update for every owner. Charting the Unknown is the paid $24.99 DLC that runs on top of it.
All DLC guides
All DLC quests
Kliff, Damiane and Oongka story quests plus ocean faction quests
DLC bosses
Every new boss, where to fight it and what it drops
Ships & naval combat
Every ship, prices, crew roles, controls and legendary ships
Diving & underwater mounts
Breath gauge, diving sets and how to tame each sea mount
Great Ocean islands & treasure
All islands, Ocean Ruins puzzles and buried treasure
Housing, castles & romance
Residences, castles, businesses, festivals and marriage
Garden of Trials
Boss-rush mode, rules and rewards
New weapons, armor & gear
DLC weapons, armor sets, accessories and Abyss Gear
DLC achievements
The 7 new achievements and how to unlock them