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Crimson Desert Goes Gold With March 19 Launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A

A years-long redesign from MMO prequel to solo epic leaves lofty expectations alongside unanswered questions.

Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert's player character clashes swords with an enemy.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss announced on January 21 that Crimson Desert has gone gold, indicating the master build is ready for distribution.
  • The game is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026 across Steam on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders now available.
  • Pre-order pricing includes a $69.99 standard edition, a $79.99 digital deluxe edition, and a $279.99 collector’s edition.
  • Originally conceived as a Black Desert Online prequel, the project was overhauled into a standalone single-player action-adventure after multiple delays.
  • Developers tout a vast open world and a wide array of combat and traversal systems, drawing enthusiasm from previews alongside caution about how coherently the features will mesh at launch.