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Is it Free to Play - Version 4 vs Version 5
May 3, 2026, 07:39 PM
Tightened comparative free-to-play wording without leaning on Black Desert Online specifics
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11Short Answer2233No, Crimson Desert is not free to play. It is a full-price retail game that costs $69.99 USD for the Standard Edition on all platforms: PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.4455Pricing by Platform6677PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / Microsoft Store): $69.99 USDPlayStation 5: $69.99 USDXbox Series X|S: $69.99 USD8899A Deluxe Edition is also available for $89.99 USD, which includes bonus cosmetic armor sets, horse equipment, and additional in-game items. All bonus content is purely cosmetic and provides no gameplay advantages.10101111No Microtransactions12121313Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert does not contain microtransactions. Crimson Desert is a one-time purchase with no additional monetization, unlike Pearl Abyss's previous free-to-play MMO.14141515Related Articles16161717Pre-Order and Edition ContentWill it Release on Game PassBeginner's Guide