Pre-Order and Edition Content
Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026 across six retail editions for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and macOS. Pre-order bonuses and edition items are purely cosmetic. The Collector's Edition includes a 17-inch hand-painted diorama of Kliff battling the dragon Golden Star.
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Overview
Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026, across six distinct retail editions spanning physical and digital formats. Pre-order bonuses and edition-exclusive items are entirely cosmetic, providing no gameplay advantages. Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will have zero microtransactions at launch, and any future DLC will be substantial paid expansions rather than small cosmetic purchases. Physical distribution is handled by Plaion (formerly Koch Media/Deep Silver).
All pre-order items and edition bonuses are visual variants of equipment types found in-game. They do not provide stat boosts, unique abilities, or any competitive edge over gear obtained through normal gameplay.
Editions and Pricing
Crimson Desert is available in six editions across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and Mac App Store). The macOS version launched day one alongside console and PC versions, requiring Apple M1 or later.
Edition | Platform | Price (USD) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
Day-One Edition | PS5 | $69.99 | Physical |
SteelBook Edition | PS5 | $69.99 | Physical |
Physical Deluxe Edition | PS5 | $89.99 | Physical |
Collector's Edition | PS5 / Xbox Series X | $279.99 | Physical (Amazon Exclusive) |
Standard Digital Edition | PS5 / Xbox / PC / Mac | $69.99 | Digital |
Digital Deluxe Edition | PS5 / Xbox / PC | $79.99 | Digital |
Pre-Order Bonus
All pre-orders, regardless of edition, include the Khaled Shield, a cosmetic shield skin. The Khaled Shield is exclusive to pre-orders and is not available through any post-launch purchase.
PlayStation 5 Exclusive
The PS5 version of Crimson Desert includes the Grotevant Plate Set, a cosmetic armor set exclusive to the PlayStation 5 platform. This set is included with all PS5 editions (Day-One, SteelBook, Physical Deluxe, Collector's, Standard Digital, and Digital Deluxe).
Deluxe Pack
The Deluxe Pack is included with the Physical Deluxe Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition. It is also available as a separate purchase after launch for players who purchased the standard edition. The Deluxe Pack contains three cosmetic item sets.
Item | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Balgran Shield | Shield Skin | Cosmetic shield with an ornate design |
Kairos Plate Set | Armor Skin | Full cosmetic armor set including helm, gloves, boots, cloak, and armor pieces |
Exclaire Horse Tack Set | Mount Equipment Skin | Cosmetic horse armor set including champron (head armor), barding (body armor), saddle, and stirrups |
Ultimate Pack
The Ultimate Pack is included exclusively with the Collector's Edition. It contains five cosmetic items, including named weapon skins and equipment.
Item | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Tormented Soul Bow | Bow Skin | Cosmetic bow with a dark, tortured aesthetic |
Derictus Spear | Spear Skin | Cosmetic spear skin |
Sielos Longsword | Sword Skin | Cosmetic longsword skin |
Shroud Lantern | Lantern Skin | Cosmetic skin for the player's lantern |
Hyperion Horse Tack Set | Mount Equipment Skin | Cosmetic horse armor and tack set |
The Ultimate Pack is not available as a separate purchase and is exclusive to the Collector's Edition.
Collector's Edition Details
The Collector's Edition ($279.99) is an Amazon exclusive available for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. In addition to the game disc, Deluxe Pack, and Ultimate Pack, it includes physical collectibles.
Physical Item | Description |
|---|---|
Hand-Painted Diorama | A 17-inch (43 cm) hand-painted diorama depicting Kliff in combat atop the dragon Golden Star. This is the centerpiece of the Collector's Edition |
SteelBook Case | Collectible metal game case |
Fabric Map of Pywel | A cloth map showing the continent of Pywel and its five regions |
Letter from the Developer | A physical letter from the Pearl Abyss development team |
Greymane Brooch Pin | A collectible metal pin featuring the Greymane mercenary band insignia |
Character Photo Cards | Three photo cards featuring game characters |
Patches | Three embroidered patches |
Collector's Box | Premium packaging housing all physical items |
Black Desert Crossover Rewards
Players who pre-ordered Crimson Desert (any edition) also received bonus items in Black Desert Online and Black Desert Mobile as part of a cross-game promotion. These rewards were distributed after Crimson Desert's launch on March 19, 2026.
Game | Reward Items |
|---|---|
Ashen Crow Horse Gear (inspired by Kliff's Crow Wings), Dream Arduanatt Horse Emblem, Golden Star Pet, Golden Star Statue | |
Black Desert Mobile | Ashen Crow Barding, 4,000 Black Pearls, Golden Star Pet, Golden Star Statue |
The BDO Ashen Crow barding can be equipped by Arduanatt, Mythical Arduanatt, and Krogdalo mounts, and provides stat bonuses including Skill Learning Chance +10%, Horse Max HP +500, Horse Max Stamina +500, Acceleration +2%, Turn +2%, and Movement Speed +1%.
macOS Edition
Crimson Desert launched day one on macOS via the Mac App Store at $69.99. The Mac version requires macOS 15.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later, with the recommended spec being an M4 Pro processor. The game leverages MetalFX Upscaling and takes advantage of M3 and M4 chip ray tracing capabilities. The Mac App Store listing shows a file size of approximately 168 GB. A Deluxe Edition is also available on Steam for PC and Mac.
Edition Comparison
The following table summarizes what is included in each edition.
Content | Day-One | SteelBook | Physical Deluxe | Collector's | Standard Digital | Digital Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Base Game | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Khaled Shield (Pre-Order) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Grotevant Plate Set (PS5) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (PS5) | Yes (PS5) |
Deluxe Pack | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Ultimate Pack | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
SteelBook Case | No | Yes | No | Yes | N/A | N/A |
17-inch Diorama | No | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Fabric Map / Brooch / Cards | No | No | No | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Monetization Policy
Pearl Abyss has been explicit about Crimson Desert's monetization approach. The game is a premium, single-player experience with no microtransactions, no in-game store, and no live-service model at launch. This marks a deliberate departure from the studio's previous title, Black Desert Online, which featured extensive monetization through an in-game cash shop. Any future content additions would come as paid DLC expansions rather than through incremental microtransaction-based content.
Post-Launch Availability
After the pre-order window closes:
Khaled Shield: No longer available. Pre-order exclusive.
Grotevant Plate Set: Included with all PS5 copies, not just pre-orders.
Deluxe Pack: Available as a separate purchase for standard edition owners.
Ultimate Pack: Not available separately. Collector's Edition exclusive.
Physical collectibles: Limited to the Collector's Edition while supplies last.
BDO crossover rewards: Distribution required a Crimson Desert pre-order; no longer available.