Crimson Desert is an ambitious open-world action-adventure game with a breadth of content. It may seem overwhelming at first, but once you learn more about it, it’s more exciting than you think. There’s still a lot about this upcoming title that is unknown, but from what we do know, there seem to be dozens of hours of content available. Let’s go over everything there is to know about Crimson Desert.
When is the release date for Crimson Desert?
The release date for Crimson Desert is Thursday, March 19, 2026.
What is the price of Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert’s Standard Edition will cost you $69.99 USD. Meanwhile, its Deluxe Edition costs $79.99, and the Amazon-exclusive Collector’s Edition is a whopping $280.
Which platforms will Crimson Desert be available on?
You will be able to play Crimson Desert on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and, surprisingly, the Mac App Store.
What’s included in the special editions?
In the Crimson Desert Deluxe Edition, you’ll receive these items:
Deluxe Edition Steelbook case
Greymane brooch pin
Map of Pywel
Letter from the developer
3 character photo cards
3 patches
Digital content:
Balgran Shield
Kairos Plate Set
Exclaire Horse Tack Set
PS5 exclusive bonus:
Grotevant Plate Set
Meanwhile, you get these bonuses from the Collector’s Edition:
Deluxe Edition content
Exclusive Diorama (17"x11"x10")
Fabric Map of Pywel
Ultimate Pack:
3 Weapons: Tormented Soul Bow, Derictus Spear, Sielos Longsword
Shroud Lantern
Hyperion Horse Tack Set
Are there preorder bonuses for Crimson Desert?
Yes, but there is only one preorder bonus for Crimson Desert, which is the following:
Khaled Shield
Is Crimson Desert related to Black Desert Online?
Somewhat. Crimson Desert was originally made to be a prequel to Black Desert Online, but later in development, Pearl Abyss decided to make it a standalone story within the same universe as BDO.
Is Crimson Desert a multiplayer game?
Although Crimson Desert is mainly a single-player game, Pearl Abyss has confirmed that it will also have multiplayer content. It won’t be an MMO like BDO, but it at least has some co-op gameplay plans.
What are the system requirements for Crimson Desert?
Minimum:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 6500 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 135 GB
Recommended:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: RTX 2080 / RX 6700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 135 GB
What is the story and gameplay for Crimson Desert?
You play as Kliff Greymane in Crimson Desert in the content of Pywel as you set out to restore what you’ve lost after an ambush in the night leaves beloved members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across Pywel.
Explore the content, fight brutal enemies, and explore a dense open world. You’ll learn to wield an array of weapons and special moves to use on the battlefield. Also, you get to ride numerous mounts, such as horses, wolves, machines, and even dragons.
With this game out of the way, you should also learn more about Code Vein 2, which arrives in 2026 as well.
