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Short Answer

Crimson Desert's original base game did not include romance. Pearl Abyss changed that with the Charting the Unknown expansion, which launched on October 29, 2026 at 22:00 UTC (October 30 at 05:00 in Bangkok). Romance and marriage are now in the game for Kliff, Oongka and Damiane, built through an additional trust level with NPCs.

See Romance and Marriage for how courtship, proposals and marriage work, including which NPCs can be romanced.

What the Game Focuses on Instead

Crimson Desert's base game emphasizes combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. The narrative centers on Kliff and the Greymane mercenaries as they reunite and confront threats across the continent of Pywel. Story progression is driven by quests, faction dynamics, and character backstories rather than romantic subplots.

Companion Affinity System

The base game features a companion affinity system. You can build trust and camaraderie with your fellow Greymane mercenaries through gifts, daily conversations, and completing favors. Higher affinity may unlock additional dialogue, lore entries, or gameplay benefits like improved NPC support during combat. This earlier companion-affinity description should not be treated as the rule for the expansion's romance system.

What the Expansion Added

The October 20, 2026 feature overview confirmed romance and marriage for all three playable characters, and the October 29 patch notes added the details. Select Interact, then Flirt, to raise an additional trust level with an NPC; at 100 you can propose. Flirting as one character lowers that NPC's trust with the other two. Witches require completing their sanctum quests first, and Oongka and Damiane are not romance options. After marriage you can change your spouse's appearance at barber shops, travel together, and house your spouse in one of 17 residences built through dispatch missions. Trusted NPCs also visit the camp during festivals. The cost of breaking up was not published as of October 31, 2026.

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