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33 Crimson Desert launches on March 19, 2026, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, Mac (Apple Silicon), and GeForce NOW. Pearl Abyss has revealed detailed performance specifications for each platform, with three graphics modes available on most console configurations: Performance, Balanced, and Quality. This article breaks down every confirmed specification to help players choose the best platform and settings for their preferences.

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77 The base PS5 offers three graphics modes. All three modes include ray tracing at varying quality levels.

99 ModeResolutionFramerateRay TracingNotesPerformance1080p60 FPS (VSync / VRR)LowPrioritizes smooth gameplay. Best for fast-paced combatBalanced1280p upscaled to 4K40 FPS (VSync / VRR)LowMiddle ground between visual fidelity and performanceQuality1440p upscaled to 4K30 FPSHighBest visuals on base PS5 with full ray tracing for lighting and reflections

1010 PlayStation 5 Pro

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1212 The PS5 Pro delivers substantial upgrades over the base PS5 thanks to PSSR 2 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). the PS5 Pro version "a phenomenal experience," noting that the Performance mode mostly holds 60 FPS even in dense open-world scenes.

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1414 ModeResolutionFramerateRay TracingNotesPerformance1080p upscaled to 4K via PSSR 260 FPS (VSync) or 60+ (VRR)HighBest balance of framerate and visuals. PSSR 2 upscaling produces a clean 4K imageBalanced1440p upscaled to 4K via PSSR 240 FPS (VSync) or 48+ (VRR)HighHigher base resolution than Performance mode with the same high ray tracingQualityNative 4K (no upscaling)30 FPSUltraTrue native 4K with the highest ray tracing quality. Best for screenshot-quality visuals

1515 Xbox Series X

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1717 The Xbox Series X shares the same performance profile as the base PS5, offering three identical graphics modes with matching resolutions, framerates, and ray tracing quality levels.

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1919 ModeResolutionFramerateRay TracingPerformance1080p60 FPS (VSync / VRR)LowBalanced1280p upscaled to 4K40 FPS (VSync / VRR)LowQuality1440p upscaled to 4K30 FPSHigh

2020 Xbox Series S

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2222 The Xbox Series S offers two graphics modes, both without ray tracing. Multiple outlets have noted the significant performance gap between Series S and other current-gen platforms, with writing that "Series S might have been a mistake" for this title.

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2424 ModeResolutionFramerateRay TracingPerformance720p40 FPSNoneQuality1080p30 FPSNone

2525 PC

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2727 PC offers the widest range of configurations. Pearl Abyss published official system requirements spanning from 1080p/30 FPS at minimum settings to 4K/60 FPS at ultra. DLSS, FSR, and XeSS upscaling technologies are supported.

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2929 TierTargetGPUCPURAMMinimum1080p / 30 FPS (upscaling)GTX 1060 / RX 6500 XTRyzen 5 2600X / i5-850016 GBRecommended1080p / 60 FPSRTX 2080 / RX 6700 XTRyzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K16 GBUltra (4K/60)4K / 60 FPSRTX 5070 Ti / RX 9070 XTHigh-end modern CPU32 GB

3030 An SSD (preferably NVMe) is strongly recommended for all PC configurations. The game relies on asset streaming for its open world, and mechanical hard drives may cause texture pop-in and long loading times. Storage requirement: 135 to 150 GB.

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3232 Mac (Apple Silicon)

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3434 Crimson Desert supports Mac natively on Apple Silicon processors starting from the M2 Pro. The game uses Apple's Metal graphics framework with MetalFX upscaling and frame interpolation. Performance varies significantly between macOS 15 and the upcoming macOS 15 (Sequoia), which enables advanced frame interpolation to effectively double framerates.

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3636 ChipmacOS 15macOS 15 (Sequoia)Ray TracingM2 Pro / M3 / M4720-900p / 30 FPS (MetalFX upscale)720-900p / 60 FPS (MetalFX + frame interp.)Off (M2 Pro) / On (M3/M4)M3 Pro / M4 Pro1080p / 30-40 FPS1080p / 60 FPSOnM3 Max / M4 Max1440p / 30-40 FPS1440p / 60 FPSOnM3 Ultra / M4 Ultra4K / 30 FPS4K / 60 FPSOn

3737 Pearl Abyss recommends macOS 15 or newer for optimal stability and performance. Storage requirement: approximately 150 GB. RAM requirement: 16 GB minimum.

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3939 GeForce NOW

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4141 Crimson Desert is available on NVIDIA GeForce NOW at launch, allowing players to stream the game on any supported device without local hardware requirements. This includes Macs, Chromebooks, smartphones, and low-spec PCs. Performance depends on internet connection quality and the GeForce NOW subscription tier.

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4343 Recommendations

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4545 RecommendationDetailsBest overall experiencePS5 Pro in Performance mode (4K/60 via PSSR 2 with high ray tracing) or a high-end PCBest budget optionBase PS5 or Xbox Series X in Performance mode (1080p/60) for smooth gameplayXbox Series SPlayable but compromised. 720p in Performance mode is noticeably blurry on large displays. Consider GeForce NOW as an alternative if your internet supports itMac gamersWait for macOS 15 (Sequoia) if possible for the frame interpolation boost. M3 Pro or newer is recommended for a comfortable experiencePC on a budgetA GTX 1060 or RX 6500 XT can run the game at 1080p/30 with upscaling. Enable DLSS or FSR for better framerates

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