Crimson Desert launched worldwide on March 19, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and macOS.
| Game | Crimson Desert |
|---|---|
| Release Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, macOS |
| Developer / Publisher | Pearl Abyss / Pearl Abyss |
| Engine | Proprietary Pearl Abyss engine (BlackSpace) |
| Price | $69.99 |
Crimson Desert was released for macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S on March 19, 2026, developed and published by Pearl Abyss. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for release in early 2027.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics and sold three million copies within the first week of release — making it one of the biggest launches of 2026.
Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert evolved into a standalone title during development. The result is a completely new open-world action-adventure with its own setting, story and combat systems.
Crimson Desert is announced as a Pearl Abyss open-world title, originally planned as a Black Desert Online prequel.
Gameplay reveal at The Game Awards shows the open-world and combat systems of Pywel.
Worldwide release on macOS, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.
Three million copies sold within the first week; generally positive reviews.
Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for release.
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