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Crimson Desert

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Crimson Desert
Action
Adventure
Open-World
Exploration
Systems
PlayStation-1
Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 74%
Released
March 19, 2026
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Pearl Abyss
Publisher(s)
Pearl Abyss

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Open-World, Exploration

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Kliff strikes a pose in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert's first DLC set to be released before the end of the year
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Pearl Abyss also gives a release window for the Switch 2 port

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A player rides the White Bear legendary mount in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert is finally adding cross-save support
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The latest patch delivers a long-overdue feature

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Damiane taking notes in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is finally making its other playable characters more interesting
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Damiane and Oongka can now access the Abyss and equip more outfits

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A player rides Silver Fang in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert patch turns the game into a total pet paradise
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Pearl Abyss is trying to let players avoid so many sad pet dismissals

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A player rides the White Bear legendary mount in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert studio confirms DLC in development in preview of future content
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Including improvements for its much-derided story

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Crimson Desert update is out, with a surprise new minigame and full patch notes
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Pearl Abyss drops Crimson Desert version 1.06

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Key art for Crimson Desert starring some of its main characters
Huge new Crimson Desert update somehow makes the game even ‘deeper’
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Pearl Abyss is now focused on making Pywel a 'deeper world' for players to explore

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The Crimson Desert protagonist raises his sword and shield over a map of the area.
Crimson Desert interactive maps
Crimson Desert

Every faction quest and point of interest in Pywel

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The Reed Devil boss in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert's biggest patch yet adds difficulty settings, extra storage, and more
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Lots of new pets, too

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The protagonist of Crimson Desert in front of a map of the Abyss
Crimson Desert Abyss interactive map
Crimson Desert

Where to find the chests, items, and more around the Abyss

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Goats in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert's patch offensive improves much, but it can’t fix the game’s real problem
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Can the next patch fix the void, please?

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Crimson Desert hits 5M copies sold as Pearl Abyss promises big updates
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Developer boasts milestone solidifies 'its position as a global leader in game development'

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The scarecrows in the Reed Devil's house in Sunset Valley.
Crimson Desert's best secret fixes the most common endgame complaint (sort of)
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The Reed Devil has a solution

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A screenshot of Kliff in space in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert player travels to space and it looks stunning
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Eat your heart out, Artemis II

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A Crimson Desert screenshot showing Kliff wearing the Scorchflame armor set
How to get the Scorchflame armor in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert

Where to find the Volcanic Eruption abyss gear

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Kliff strikes a pose in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert's latest update confirms those who played at launch had it the worst
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Crimson Desert shows why it's not always wise to play ambitious but flawed games at launch

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A Crimson Desert screenshot showing the main character wielding the Righteous Verdict
How to get the Righteous Verdict sword in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert

Add another unique two-handed sword to your collection

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A player rides Silver Fang in Crimson Desert.
How to get the Silver Fang mount in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert

How to unlock the 'Legendary Wolf' quest, defeat Black Fang, and find Silver Fang

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The Crowcaller boss in Crimson Desert.
How to beat the Crowcaller boss in Crimson Desert
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Discover the Crow boss cheese method

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Crescent Skybridge Abyss puzzle walkthrough in Crimson Desert
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How to activate the skybridge in 'Toward the Nest'

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