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Pearl Abyss Showcases 13-Minute Crimson Desert Gameplay Video as Release Slips to Q1 2026

Hands-on demos will debut at Gamescom, followed by PAX West after the delay.

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Overview

  • Pearl Abyss released a 13-minute gameplay video highlighting epic large-scale warfare, a boss encounter with Cassius Morten, and key story segments.
  • The developer confirmed a new launch window in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, extending the game’s development timeline to nearly seven years since its 2019 reveal.
  • Attendees at Gamescom 2025 (Aug 20–24) and PAX West 2025 (Aug 29–Sep 1) can play the same demo featured in the video on the show floor.
  • The footage showcases traversal options like horse riding and the “Crow’s Wing” glide alongside the elemental Axiom Bracelet combat system.
  • Built on Pearl Abyss’s BlackSpace Engine, the video underscores high-fidelity environments and dynamic battlefield effects on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.