Updated October 31, 2026
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Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown introduces new character storylines, shipbuilding, ocean exploration, expanded housing, and additional challenges. However, installing the DLC does not automatically unlock every new quest in your Journal.
If A Wider World, Beyond the Margins, Forged Resolve, or From the Ashes is missing, you may need to complete a specific story objective or advance your Greymane camp.
There is also a known issue that can prevent Greymane faction quests from progressing while playing as Oongka or Damiane.
This guide explains the DLC's unlock requirements, where to find its major quests, and what to do when an expected quest or interaction is missing.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer
- Xbox & PS5 DLC Installation Fix
- Missing DLC Quest Checklist
- Fix 1: A Wider World Not Showing
- Fix 2: Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane Quests Missing
- Fix 3: Greymane Quests Stuck as Oongka or Damiane
- Fix 4: DLC Installed but Quests Still Missing
- Fix 5: Housing, Garden of Trials, and Castles
- Fix 6: Quest NPC or Interaction Not Working
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Troubleshooting Checklist
Quick Answer: Why Are Crimson Desert DLC Quests Not Showing?
If Charting the Unknown quests are missing, check these requirements first:
- DLC installed but no quests appearing on Xbox or PS5: Check whether Charting the Unknown is actually installed and enabled under your console's game-content management settings. Restart the console after installation.
- A Wider World missing: Complete Howling Hill and expand your Greymane camp sufficiently.
- Kliff, Oongka, or Damiane's new quests missing: Complete the main-story quest Journey's End.
- Greymane faction quest not progressing: Switch to Kliff if you are controlling Oongka or Damiane.
- Expanded housing missing: Establish the Howling Hill camp and complete Luke's Request.
- Garden of Trials unavailable: Complete Journey's End and visit the Axiom Archive area.
- Quest NPC or interaction not working: Restart the game and retry the objective.
Important: You do not need to finish the entire main story to begin the ocean questline or unlock shipbuilding. However, the three new character storylines require Journey's End.
Xbox or PS5: Check Whether the DLC Add-on Is Actually Installed
If Charting the Unknown quests are not appearing after updating Crimson Desert, check whether the DLC add-on itself is installed.
Downloading the latest game update does not necessarily mean the expansion has been installed. Some Xbox and PS5 players have found that the DLC was still unchecked or waiting to download, even though the base game had already updated.
Xbox Series X|S: Enable the DLC Add-on
- Close Crimson Desert completely.
- Open My games & apps.
- Highlight Crimson Desert and select Manage game and add-ons.
- Select the game and look for Charting the Unknown.
- If the DLC is unchecked, tick the checkbox and select Save changes.
- Wait for any additional downloads or updates to finish.
- Restart your Xbox and launch the game again.
PS5: Install Charting the Unknown Manually
- Close Crimson Desert.
- Highlight the game on the PS5 home screen.
- Open Manage Game Content.
- Find Charting the Unknown under the available add-ons.
- If it is not installed, download the DLC.
- Wait until installation is complete.
- Restart your PS5 and launch the game.
How to Confirm the DLC Is Working
After restarting, check whether Charting the Unknown appears on the game's title screen.
Players have reported that missing quests became available after manually installing the add-on and restarting their consoles.
Depending on your story progression, you may then find quests such as A Call from Beyond the Horizon or A Moment's Respite.
Still missing quests? If the DLC is installed and recognized but the quests do not appear, continue with the unlock requirements below. The ocean questline and character stories have different progression requirements, so installing the DLC does not automatically unlock every quest.
Missing DLC Quest? Check This Table First
Different parts of Charting the Unknown unlock at different stages of the game.
Use this table to identify what you need to complete.
| Missing Quest or Feature | What to Check |
|---|---|
| A Wider World | Complete Howling Hill and expand the Greymane camp |
| A Call from Beyond the Horizon | Progress the A Wider World faction questline |
| Beyond the Margins — Kliff | Complete Journey's End |
| Forged Resolve — Oongka | Complete Journey's End |
| From the Ashes — Damiane | Complete Journey's End |
| Small Shipbuilding | Progress the ocean questline and check Mission Dispatch |
| Expanded Housing | Establish Howling Hill camp and complete Luke's Request |
| Garden of Trials | Complete Journey's End |
| Drakesfall Castle | Complete Journey's End and liberate the stronghold |
| Flame Knight's Castle | Complete Damiane's Politician quest and liberate the stronghold |
| Greymane quest stuck | Switch to Kliff if playing as Oongka or Damiane |
If your missing quest appears in this table, complete its prerequisite before treating the problem as a bug.
Fix 1: A Wider World or A Call from Beyond the Horizon Not Showing
A Wider World introduces the ocean-focused storyline in Charting the Unknown.
Unlike the three new character stories, this questline can become available before you finish the main campaign.
However, you must first progress through the Greymane camp storyline.
How to Unlock A Wider World
Follow these steps:
- Complete Howling Hill in the main story.
- Establish your Greymane camp.
- Continue the Greymane faction quests under Grounds of the Sunrise.
- Complete Expanding the Camp under the Gathered Will questline.
- Open your Journal and check the Greymane faction quests.
Your camp must reach the required expansion level before A Wider World becomes available.
You do not need to complete Journey's End to begin this ocean storyline.
Where to Find A Wider World in the Journal
Open:
Journal → Faction Quests → Greymanes → Charting the Unknown → A Wider World
The questline includes:
A Call from Beyond the Horizon
Its opening objective is:
Speak with your comrades
Track the quest and follow its marker to the Greymane camp.
Your comrades have gathered to discuss a new opportunity. Speak with them to continue the quest and begin the shipbuilding sequence.
What if A Wider World Is Still Missing?
If the quest does not appear:
- Check whether Howling Hill is complete.
- Finish any remaining Greymane camp-expansion objectives.
- Make sure Expanding the Camp has been completed.
- Open Faction Quests, not only the main-story section.
- Switch to Kliff if you are attempting Greymane faction progression as Oongka or Damiane.
If all requirements are satisfied, close and reopen the Journal to check for the new questline.
Small Shipbuilding Missing After Starting the Quest?
Once the ocean questline introduces shipbuilding, you must find the correct dispatch assignment.
Speak with Ross, the Base Camp Dispatch Coordinator, and open:
Mission Dispatch → Activity → Crafting → Vellua — Small Shipbuilding
The mission requires five comrades, suitable skills, and sufficient camp resources.
If the assignment is missing or displays Skill requirements not met, follow our Crimson Desert Small Shipbuilding Not Showing? Unlock & Dispatch Fixes guide for the full requirements and dispatch instructions.
Fix 2: Kliff, Oongka, or Damiane DLC Quests Missing
Charting the Unknown adds three character-focused storylines that take place after the main campaign.
To unlock them, you must complete:
Journey's End
Once this quest is finished, the new storylines become available through the Journal.
You do not need to unlock a separate secret ending.
Kliff — Beyond the Margins Not Showing
Kliff's new storyline is:
Beyond the Margins
Its opening quest is:
A Moment's Respite
The quest begins in northern Pailune City, at a tavern east of the Equipment Shop and Smithy.
If the quest is missing:
- Confirm that Journey's End is complete.
- Check the Journal for Beyond the Margins.
- Travel to northern Pailune City.
- Find the tavern near the Equipment Shop and Smithy.
- Follow the available quest objective.
Be careful not to confuse this tavern with the separate tavern near the docks.
Oongka — Forged Resolve Not Showing
Oongka's new storyline is:
Forged Resolve
Its opening quest is:
A New Path
The quest begins in northwestern Pailune City, inside a workshop west of the Saddlery and Stable.
To find it:
- Complete Journey's End.
- Check the Journal for Forged Resolve.
- Travel to northwestern Pailune City.
- Locate the workshop near the Saddlery and Stable.
- Follow the quest objective.
If you have not finished the main campaign, this storyline will remain unavailable.
Damiane — From the Ashes Not Showing
Damiane's DLC storyline is:
From the Ashes
Its opening quest is:
Reclaimed and Remaining
The quest begins in Demeniss City, around a public protest.
Look for the quest marker associated with the protest and Countess Azerian.
If the quest does not appear:
- Confirm that Journey's End is complete.
- Open the Journal and check for From the Ashes.
- Travel to Demeniss City.
- Follow the quest marker toward the protest.
- Speak with the relevant NPC to begin the storyline.
Damiane's additional quests also connect to content involving Politician and Flame Knight's Castle.
Do You Need the Secret Ending?
No.
Completing the main story through Journey's End is the requirement for the three new character storylines.
You do not need a separate secret ending to access them.
Fix 3: Greymane Faction Quests Stuck While Playing Oongka or Damiane
If a Greymane faction quest refuses to progress even though you have completed its objective, check which character you are controlling.
A known issue can prevent Greymane faction quests from progressing while playing as Oongka or Damiane.
How to Work Around the Greymane Quest Issue
Try the following:
- Stop attempting the quest as Oongka or Damiane.
- Switch your active character to Kliff.
- Open the Journal.
- Track the affected Greymane faction quest.
- Return to the objective location.
- Attempt the interaction or objective again as Kliff.
This is especially relevant when progressing through Greymane camp quests, A Wider World, and other faction activities.
What if the Quest Still Will Not Progress?
If switching to Kliff does not resolve the issue:
- Check the exact objective displayed in the Journal.
- Confirm that any required conversation or dispatch assignment is complete.
- Make sure you are interacting with the correct NPC or object.
- Save your progress and restart the game if the interaction is unresponsive.
Avoid canceling unrelated dispatch assignments unless the quest specifically requires it.
Important: This issue affects Greymane faction progression. It does not mean that Oongka and Damiane's own DLC storylines are permanently unavailable.
Fix 4: Charting the Unknown Installed but DLC Quests Still Missing
If you have completed the necessary requirements but the expected quests are still missing, check the installation and game version.
On Xbox or PS5, the base-game update may finish without the Charting the Unknown add-on being installed. Follow the Xbox and PS5 DLC installation instructions above to check whether the expansion is enabled.
Check That Charting the Unknown Is Installed
Confirm that Charting the Unknown is available and installed on your platform.
If your platform provides a separate DLC installation or add-on management screen, check its status there.
Do not assume that every platform handles DLC installation in exactly the same way.
Update the Base Game and DLC
Charting the Unknown launched alongside Update 2.04.00.
The base game and DLC must be updated to compatible versions.
A version mismatch can cause crashes, so make sure both updates have finished installing.
Quest Missing or Game Crashing?
These are different problems.
If the game launches normally but a particular DLC quest is missing, check its story and faction prerequisites first.
If the game crashes after Update 2.04, check that the base game and DLC are updated before investigating other causes.
A missing quest does not automatically mean your game files are damaged.
Restart the Game
After installing or updating the DLC:
- Save your progress.
- Close the game completely.
- Restart the game.
- Load the intended save.
- Recheck the Journal.
Restarting may also help if a quest NPC or object stops responding.
Verify Game Files on PC
If you suspect an incomplete or damaged installation, use your PC launcher's file-verification feature.
This checks for missing or corrupted game files.
Avoid deleting save data or reinstalling the entire game before trying simpler troubleshooting steps.
Check Your Save Progress
Different saves may have different DLC unlocks.
For example, a save that has not completed Journey's End will not have access to the three post-story character questlines.
Make sure you are loading the save with the required progress.
Fix 5: Housing, Garden of Trials, or Castles Not Unlocking
Not every new feature in Charting the Unknown is tied to the ocean storyline.
Some require Greymane faction progression, while others unlock after completing the main campaign.
Expanded Housing Not Showing
The upgraded housing system requires:
- Establishing your Greymane camp at Howling Hill.
- Completing Luke's Request under Grounds of the Sunrise.
Once unlocked, access the expanded building tools through:
Home Decoration → Layout → Free Construction
If Free Construction is unavailable, check Luke's Request before assuming the DLC is broken.
Garden of Trials Not Showing
The Garden of Trials becomes available after completing Journey's End.
Once the main story is complete, travel to the Axiom Archive area in the Abyss, within Path of Providence.
Look for the new passage or event that introduces the combat challenges.
If you have not completed Journey's End, the Garden of Trials will not be available through normal progression.
Drakesfall Castle Not Unlocking
Drakesfall Castle requires completing Journey's End and liberating the relevant stronghold.
Finishing the main story alone is not enough.
Flame Knight's Castle Not Unlocking
Flame Knight's Castle requires completing Damiane's Politician quest and liberating the relevant stronghold.
Continue Damiane's DLC storyline if this castle remains unavailable.
Fix 6: DLC Quest NPC or Interaction Not Working
Sometimes a quest appears correctly in the Journal, but you cannot interact with the NPC or object required to continue.
This is different from a quest that has not unlocked.
If the quest marker is visible but the interaction does not work, try the following.
1. Check the Active Objective
Open the Journal and confirm exactly what the quest asks you to do.
Some objectives require a particular conversation or interaction before the next step becomes available.
2. Approach the Correct NPC or Object
Move closer to the target and check whether the interaction prompt appears.
If several NPCs are standing together, make sure you are targeting the correct one.
3. Switch to Kliff for Greymane Faction Quests
If you are controlling Oongka or Damiane, switch to Kliff and retry the objective.
This is particularly important for Greymane faction progression.
4. Restart the Game
If the interaction prompt remains unavailable, save your progress and restart the game.
This can temporarily resolve some NPC and object interaction problems.
5. Report the Issue if It Continues
If you have completed the prerequisites but the objective still cannot progress, report the problem through the game's support channels.
Include the quest name, current objective, platform, and a screenshot showing the issue.
If your problem involves island assignments rather than missing story quests, our Crimson Desert Island Pioneering Dispatch Not Working? Fixes & 100% Stuck Guide explains what to check when island missions cannot be dispatched or progress appears stuck at 100%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Charting the Unknown DLC quests not showing in Crimson Desert?
Different DLC quests have separate unlock requirements. Ocean quests require Howling Hill and sufficient Greymane camp expansion, while the three new character storylines require Journey's End. Check the specific quest requirement before assuming there is a bug.
Why is Charting the Unknown not working on Xbox or PS5 after updating?
Some players have found that the DLC add-on was not automatically installed alongside the base-game update. On Xbox, check Manage game and add-ons and enable Charting the Unknown if it is unchecked. On PS5, check Manage Game Content and install any missing DLC. Restart the console after installation.
Do I need to finish Crimson Desert to start Charting the Unknown?
No. You can begin the ocean storyline and unlock shipbuilding before completing the main campaign. However, the new Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane storylines require Journey's End.
How do I unlock A Wider World?
Complete Howling Hill, establish your Greymane camp, and finish the necessary camp-expansion quests, including Expanding the Camp. Then check Journal → Faction Quests → Greymanes → Charting the Unknown → A Wider World.
Why are Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane's DLC quests missing?
The three character storylines unlock after completing Journey's End. Once the main story is finished, check the Journal for Beyond the Margins, Forged Resolve, and From the Ashes.
Why can't I progress a Greymane faction quest as Damiane or Oongka?
A known issue can prevent Greymane faction quests from progressing while controlling Damiane or Oongka. Switch to Kliff and retry the objective.
Why is Small Shipbuilding missing from Mission Dispatch?
You may not have progressed far enough through A Call from Beyond the Horizon, or you may be checking the wrong dispatch category. Small Shipbuilding appears under Activity → Crafting and is associated with Vellua.
Can I unlock DLC housing before finishing the main story?
Yes. Establish your Howling Hill camp and complete Luke's Request under Grounds of the Sunrise. The expanded housing tools then become available through the Home Decoration menu.
What should I do if the DLC is installed but quests still do not appear?
Check your save's story progress, confirm the required faction quests are complete, update the base game and DLC, and restart the game. If a Greymane faction quest is stuck, try progressing it as Kliff.
Final Checklist Before Reporting a DLC Quest Bug
Before reporting a missing Charting the Unknown quest, confirm that:
- ☐ DLC installation: Charting the Unknown is installed and updated.
- ☐ Console add-on: On Xbox or PS5, the DLC is enabled under the console's game-content management.
- ☐ Correct save: You are loading a save with the required story progress.
- ☐ Howling Hill: Completed if you want to start the ocean storyline.
- ☐ Greymane camp: Established and expanded sufficiently for A Wider World.
- ☐ Journey's End: Completed if you want the new character stories or Garden of Trials.
- ☐ Active character: Kliff selected when progressing Greymane faction quests.
- ☐ Journal: You have checked the relevant faction and story quest sections.
- ☐ Interactions: You have restarted the game if an NPC or object is unresponsive.
Final Tips
If Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown quests are missing, check the unlock requirements before treating the problem as a bug.
On Xbox and PS5, first confirm that the DLC add-on itself is installed and enabled. A finished base-game update does not always mean the expansion has downloaded.
For ocean quests, focus on Howling Hill, Greymane camp expansion, and A Wider World. For the three new character storylines, complete Journey's End.
If a Greymane faction quest refuses to progress while you are playing as Oongka or Damiane, switch to Kliff and retry the objective.
Once the requirements are satisfied, you can continue exploring the expansion's shipbuilding, ocean activities, character stories, housing, and other content without confusing normal progression restrictions with technical problems.
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