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Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss's open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel, following Kliff and the Greymanes through large-scale battles, exploration and a story of survival and reunion.
Release
March 19, 2026
Status
Released
Platforms
PS5 • Xbox Series X|S • PC • Mac
XGW Hype
★★★★☆
Developer
Pearl Abyss
Publisher
Pearl Abyss
About Crimson Desert
Overview
Crimson Desert follows Kliff after a devastating attack scatters the Greymanes across Pywel. The open-world adventure combines exploration, fast-paced combat, large battlefields, quests and a broad range of activities. Pearl Abyss has continued expanding the game after launch, including the Enhanced update and the Charting the Unknown DLC.
Release Information
Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026. Its Charting the Unknown DLC arrives October 15, 2026 in North America and Europe, with the Asian release occurring October 16 because of regional release times.
Platform Information
Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac. Charting the Unknown is rolling out across console and PC, while Pearl Abyss says the DLC will not be available on the Mac App Store at launch.
XGW Game Brief
What We Know
- Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026.
- The game takes place on the continent of Pywel and follows Kliff and the Greymanes.
- Pearl Abyss has released numerous post-launch updates and an Enhanced edition upgrade.
- Charting the Unknown expands exploration to the ocean, new islands and underwater locations.
- The DLC adds new threats, stories, housing improvements and additional ways to interact with Pywel.
- Charting the Unknown follows Kliff, Oongka and Damiane and launches October 15, 2026 in western regions.
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