From the official fix list
Pearl Abyss lists the following fixes:
- Fixed an issue where lantern aiming would not function with the newly assigned input after customizing the lantern-aim input for controllers.
- Fixed an issue where NPCs for Duo would not appear in Tommaso, making it impossible to play the Duo minigame.
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash when interacting with NPCs in certain situations.
This rundown covers listed fixes. Read the official notes for the complete change list and platform rollout details. A listed fix does not establish that a player’s issue is resolved.