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Crimson Desert: Return Quest Walkthrough

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The Return quest in Crimson Desert is the first mission in The Face Behind the Mask story arc. After finding Yann at the House of Healing, you’ll head back to camp to regroup and continue the search for the remaining allies.

In this guide, you’ll learn where to find Marius at Howling Hill and how to complete the quest in just a few steps. Follow along to progress the story without delay.

Related Quests:
Traces in the Manor
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Crimson Desert: Return Quest Steps
  1. Chapter 3: The Face Behind the Mask Overview
  2. Starting the Quest
  3. Speak with Marius
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Chapter 3: The Face Behind the Mask Overview

This is the first quest of five in the “The Face Behind the Mask” story block in Chapter 3.

1 – Return
2 – Traces in the Manor & Secrets
3 – Nonhuman
4 – Seed of Unease
5 – Dance with the Devil

Completing these five quests will lead to the third story block in Chapter 3: “Pioneering”.

Starting the Quest

After finding Yann at the House of Healing, a new story block starts: “The Face Behind the Mask”, with the Quest “Return” as the first one.

Quest Description:
“Now that Yann is back within the fold, the search for the rest of the scattered souls begins. Return to camp and speak with Marius.”

Speak with Marius

Marius is at Howling Hill. He’s worried about Naira and Andrew. He didn’t hear anything from there. Right then and there, Duane arrives, and the quest is complete.

-> Traces in the Manor is next.

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Release: March 19, 2026
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Official Website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main

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