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A New Beginning
March 21, 2026 at 02:45 AM
Initial version with quest overview and objectives
A New Beginning is the first quest in the Epilogue: Journey's End of Crimson Desert. Following the defeat of Hexe Marie in Blinding Darkness, the Abyss corruption has been sealed and Pywel can finally begin to heal. Kliff emerges from the Abyss to find a world changed by the conflict. This quest marks the transition from the intensity of the main story into the more reflective tone of the Epilogue, as Kliff and the Greymanes start rebuilding.
Chapter: Epilogue, Journey's End
Quest Type: Main Story Quest
Previous Quest: Blinding Darkness (Chapter 12)
Next Quest: Peace in Hernand
Return from the Abyss and reunite with surviving allies
Assess the state of Pywel after the Abyss has been sealed
Speak with key companions about what comes next
Begin the journey across Pywel to address the aftermath of the conflict
A New Beginning is primarily a narrative quest. After the final battle, Kliff reunites with his companions and the tone shifts to reflection and rebuilding. Explore the post-battle area, speak with your allies, and take in the quieter atmosphere. The quest sets up the remaining Epilogue missions, which involve traveling across Pywel to resolve lingering conflicts and help communities recover.
After completing the Epilogue, the world remains fully open. Players can continue to complete side content, faction quests, challenges, and exploration at their own pace. There is no New Game Plus mode at launch.