In Crimson Desert, travelling across the vast world of Pywel is a major part of the adventure. Players must explore different regions, complete quests, gather resources, and visit distant locations. Ships can make travelling across large bodies of water easier, but reaching a particular vessel is not always as simple as opening the map and selecting a destination.
Understanding how ship travel works can save time and make exploration more convenient. However, it is important to distinguish between fast travelling to a ship, travelling by ship, and using the game’s regular fast travel system. These mechanics serve different purposes, and knowing how they work can help you move around the world more efficiently.
How Does Fast Travel Work in Crimson Desert?
Fast travel allows players to move between eligible destinations without manually travelling the entire distance. In an open-world game as large as Crimson Desert, this can be useful when returning to a familiar area or moving between regions for different quests.
Before attempting to fast travel to a ship, keep these points in mind:
- Check the map: Open the world map and look for available travel destinations.
- Look for unlocked locations: Fast travel options may depend on your progress and whether you have discovered or unlocked the relevant destination.
- Check the destination: A ship shown on the map does not necessarily mean it can be selected as a fast travel point.
- Consider your current location: Reaching a port or coastal area may be necessary before you can interact with a vessel.
The key is to determine whether the ship itself is a supported destination or whether you must travel to a nearby location first.
How to Fast Travel Directly to Your Ship
If you want to return to your ship without sailing all the way back, you need to obtain the Ship Teleportation Device. This special item allows you to teleport back to your vessel, making it much easier to explore distant islands and return to the ocean after visiting the mainland.
Follow these steps to unlock and use the device:
- Progress through the ocean questline: Complete the early missions that introduce sailing and island exploration.
- Explore the first islands: Pay attention to treasure locations while completing the pioneering quests.
- Find the blueprint: Search for the buried treasure chest associated with the early island exploration questline. Bring a shovel so you can dig up the treasure.
- Collect the crafting materials: Once you have the blueprint, gather the materials required to craft the device, including Shiny Ore.
- Craft the device: Visit the appropriate workshop and use the blueprint to make the Ship Teleportation Device.
- Install it on your ship: Equip the device on your vessel to enable the ship teleportation feature.
After installing the device, you can travel away from your ship to explore settlements, purchase supplies, or complete activities on land. When you want to return to your vessel, use the available teleportation option rather than making the entire journey back.
This upgrade is especially useful when exploring remote islands or travelling between the mainland and distant ocean locations.
How to Find Ships on the Map
The world map is another useful tool for managing your ship and planning your next journey. The Charting the Unknown content update introduces additional ocean exploration features, including ship-related map markers.
To make navigation easier, follow these tips:
- Check the ship markers: Look for the ship icons and available map filters to identify relevant vessels and maritime locations.
- Use the correct map filter: If certain icons are missing, check whether your current map filter is hiding them.
- Plan your next destination: Identify nearby ports, islands, and other points of interest before setting sail.
- Use teleportation when available: If you have installed the Ship Teleportation Device, use it to return to your vessel instead of travelling back manually.
Remember that seeing a ship marker does not automatically mean you can teleport directly to that vessel. Your available options depend on the ship-related features you have unlocked.
What to Do If You Cannot Fast Travel to Your Ship
If you cannot return to your ship using fast travel, check whether you have completed the necessary steps to unlock the feature.
Here are some common things to investigate:
- The device is missing: You may need to find the Ship Teleportation Device blueprint and craft the item before you can teleport to your vessel.
- The device has not been installed: Obtaining the blueprint alone is not enough. Make sure you have crafted and installed the device on your ship.
- You have not progressed far enough: Complete the introductory ocean quests to unlock the necessary ship-related features.
- You are using the wrong map option: Check the available map markers and filters instead of assuming every ship can be selected as a destination.
- You are confusing regular fast travel with ship teleportation: Abyss Nexuses and Abyss Cressets are the game’s standard fast travel points. They do not automatically provide a way to return directly to your ship.
Checking these requirements can save you from wasting time searching for a teleport option that you have not unlocked yet.
