The most common question about the upcoming open-world adventure game developed by South Korean company Pearl Abyss is about the release date of Crimson Desert. The game relies on survival in the war-torn realm of medieval fantasy on the island of Pywel. It is set against a threat of mythical beasts, hostile mercenaries, and maniacal rulers.

After a long delay, the company announced the game would be available to play at Gamescom 2024 event in August 2024 in Germany. Players can get a demo, play live at the event, and provide feedback to the company.

[Update] – Pearl Abyss released four boss battle trailers at Gamescom 2024 – Reed Devil, Queen Stoneback Crab, Staglord, and White Horn.

When will Crimson Desert be released worldwide?

Although Pearl Abyss has not confirmed the official release date for Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated game is expected to be available worldwide in May 2025. The game’s development has been over five years, with multiple demos and trailers released.

The company seems in no hurry to release the game before it is entirely available with all the missions and gameplay mechanics. This game’s complex, and next-gen Blackspace Engine will ensure a top-notch design, camera angles, in-depth clarity, and a more vibrant and interactive environment. Furthermore, the company is building its other projects – PLAN 8 and DokeV using the same engine.

Regional availability could be a factor when Crimson Desert releases, with the United States, South Korea, Italy, Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Australia, and India set to get hands-on first.

Regarding the game’s different platform availability, crossplay and gameplay features, it focuses on single-player users, with Kliff Macduff as the story’s main character. The game will also have the multi-player option to play with mercenaries to save the villagers and survive the dangers awaiting in the world of Crimson Desert. However, the multi-player option will be available in future, not immediately after the release.

The game will be available on Windows PC (with specific minimum requirements and download client), Xbox, PS4, and PS5 platforms.

Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online is already a worldwide hit, and the same thing awaits from the so-called Prequel – Crimson Desert. As far as the game’s map is concerned, the desert has a variety of weather patterns and is rumored to be about 400 square kilometres in total area.

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