Quick Answer
- Patch 1.09 adds approximately 30 small animal species that can be registered as pets.
- Pets are useful because they help with battlefield cleanup and collection flow.
- The best approach is to keep one reliable looting pet active, then collect specialty pets as side goals.
Patch 1.09 continues Crimson Desert’s recent creature-heavy update streak. After Baby Wyverns, ponds, and expanded animal interactions in Patch 1.08, the new update turns more small animals into collectible pets.
What changed
Pearl Abyss says around 30 species of small animals can now be registered as pets. The patch also adds animations for picking up and putting down certain pets, which makes the system feel less like a menu feature and more like part of the world.
How to treat pets practically
- Use pets for cleanup: pets can reduce the time you spend collecting after fights.
- Do not chase every animal immediately: keep exploration moving and mark pet-heavy routes for later.
- Separate cute from useful: cosmetic preference is fine, but your active pet should support your route.
- Check registration rules: special pets may still have unique requirements, while normal small animals should be simpler.
Where this helps most
The new pets matter most during repeated boss practice, camp clearing, material routes, and long side-quest cleanup. If you tend to leave drops behind because you are moving quickly, the pet system is worth revisiting after the update.
Player tip
Treat pet collection like a route layer. Finish your chapter objective first, then return with a quieter exploration setup and sweep nearby wildlife zones.