Crimson Desert(2026)

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Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store.

Latest news

Push Square 1 day ago

Crimson Desert DLC on Track for 2026 Release as Dev Ponders Multiplayer Modes

"Significant potential for expansion". As Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss stated a couple of months back, a major DLC is currently in…

Also covered by Polygon, PC Gamer+7 articles+5 more

GamingBolt 1 day ago

Crimson Desert Trailer Celebrates All the New Features and Content Added Since Launch

With 17 major patches and numerous hotfixes in between, Pearl Abyss's breakout action RPG has come a long way in five months.

GamesRadar+ 1 day ago

Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees

The open-world RPG has been one of 2026's biggest successes so far

GamingBolt 4 hours ago

DokeV Slated for Launch in Second Half of 2028

Pearl Abyss said in its latest earnings report that it was going to kick off marketing efforts for the game in the second half of 2027.

Also covered by Video Games Chronicle+1 article

GamingBolt 19 hours ago

Crimson Desert’s Nintendo Switch 2 Version Targets Launch For the First Half of 2027

The chance to take Pywel with us wherever we go, literally, instead of figuratively, is something we’re looking forward to next year.

Also covered by GameSpot, TheGamer+4 articles+2 more

GamesIndustry.biz 1 day ago

Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides

Pearl Abyss reported a weaker second quarter as the initial impact of Crimson Desert's March launch tapered off. Read more

Polygon 1 day ago

Game Awards 2026: All Game of the Year Front-Runners and Predictions

We rank the contenders for GOTY 2026 at TGAs, including Resident Evil Requiem and Grand Theft Auto 6

PC Gamer 1 day ago

Someone hooked an RX 9070 XT up to their Steam Machine and it works surprisingly well, like fitting a V8 engine into your Honda Civic

Big GPU, little machine.

GamingBolt 2 days ago

Crimson Desert Fans Need to Stop Expecting Every Update to Be Massive

As the game settles into more bug fixes and performance improvements, fans may need to realign their expectations with each new patch.

GamingBolt 1 week ago

Crimson Desert Patch 1.16 – 10 New Gameplay Changes

Crimson Desert's latest update completely overhauls trading for the better. Check out everything you need to know to make a killing.

Also covered by PC Gamer, Game Rant+3 articles+1 more

TheGamer 5 days ago

Crimson Desert Fans Rejoice As Devs Finally Address Its Most Frustrating Bug

If you were waiting for more patches before getting back into Crimson Desert, there is no better time than with its most recent update.

Also covered by GamingBolt, GamesRadar++2 articles

GamingBolt 2 weeks ago

Crimson Desert Update Changes the Mace of Ambition’s Location, Fixes Crops Not Growing and More

Pearl Abyss's update doesn't include any new gameplay features or content, but at least summoning your Wyvern mid-air should work now.

Also covered by Game Rant+1 article

Kotaku 3 weeks ago