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11Overview22Crimson 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).44All 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.66Crimson Desert is available in multiple editions across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game launched on March 19, 2026, developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Each edition offers a different combination of in-game bonus items and, for physical releases, tangible collectibles. This page breaks down what is included in every version so players can decide which edition best suits their needs.88Editions and Pricing1010Crimson 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.1212EditionPlatformPrice (USD)FormatDay-One EditionPS5$69.99PhysicalSteelBook EditionPS5$69.99PhysicalPhysical Deluxe EditionPS5$89.99PhysicalCollector's EditionPS5 / Xbox Series X$279.99Physical (Amazon Exclusive)Standard Digital EditionPS5 / Xbox / PC / Mac$69.99DigitalDigital Deluxe EditionPS5 / Xbox / PC$79.99Digital1515The Day-One Edition and SteelBook Edition are PS5-only physical releases at the standard $69.99 price point. The SteelBook Edition includes a collectible metal game case. The Physical Deluxe Edition is also PS5-only and costs $89.99, bundling the Deluxe Pack with physical bonus items. The Collector's Edition is a limited-run physical release available for both PS5 and Xbox Series X exclusively through Amazon.1616Pre-Order Bonus1818All pre-orders, regardless of edition or platform, 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. This applies to PS5, Xbox, and PC pre-orders. The Mac edition does not have a listed pre-order bonus.2020All players who pre-ordered Crimson Desert before launch on March 19, 2026, received the Khaled Shield as an exclusive bonus item. This applied to every edition and every platform except the Mac version. The Khaled Shield is a cosmetic shield usable by Kliff.2222PlayStation 5 Exclusive2424The 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. Xbox, PC, and Mac players do not receive this set.2626The Grotevant Plate Set consists of five individual armor pieces.2828PieceSlotGrotevant Plate HelmHeadGrotevant Plate ArmorChestGrotevant CloakBackGrotevant Plate GlovesHandsGrotevant Plate BootsFeet3030Unlike the Khaled Shield pre-order bonus, the Grotevant Plate Set is not limited to pre-orders. It is included with every PS5 copy of Crimson Desert, whether purchased at launch or later.3131PS5 players receive the Grotevant Plate Set as a platform-exclusive bonus regardless of which edition they purchase. This armor set is not available on PC or Xbox.3333How to Claim Items In-Game3535All bonus items from the Deluxe Pack, the Khaled Shield pre-order bonus, the Grotevant Plate Set (PS5 exclusive), and Twitch Drops can be claimed through the in-game Add-Ons menu. Items do not appear in your inventory automatically; you must manually redeem them.3737Step-by-Step Instructions3939Open the Pause Menu by pressing ESC (PC), the Options button (PS5), or the Menu button (Xbox).Navigate to the Others section. You can also hold the Pause button to open a quick-access list and jump directly to Others.Select the Options subsection within Others.Choose Add-Ons from the menu that appears.A list of all receivable items will be displayed. Select each item and press the corresponding confirm button for your platform to claim it.4141Once claimed, items will either be placed directly into your inventory or transferred to a Supply Chest. If the items appear in your Supply Chest rather than your inventory, you will need to visit a physical Supply Chest location in the open world to move them into your personal inventory.4343Known Issues at Launch4545During the first day after launch, some Steam users reported that their pre-order and Deluxe Pack items were not appearing in the Add-Ons menu. Pearl Abyss acknowledged the issue and released a fix. Affected players were instructed to restart their game, after which the items appeared correctly in the Add-Ons menu. This issue has been fully resolved.4747Deluxe Pack4949The Deluxe Pack is included with the Physical Deluxe Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition. It contains three cosmetic item sets covering shield, armor, and horse tack skins.5151ItemTypeDescriptionBalgran ShieldShield SkinCosmetic shield with an ornate designKairos Plate SetArmor SkinFull cosmetic armor set including helm, gloves, boots, cloak, and armor piecesExclaire Horse Tack SetMount Equipment SkinCosmetic horse armor set including champron (head armor), barding (body armor), saddle, and stirrups5454The Deluxe Pack is available as a separate purchase after launch for $12.99 USD on all digital storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store). When bundled as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition, the effective cost of the Deluxe Pack is $10 USD (the $10 difference between the $69.99 Standard and $79.99 Deluxe editions). Players who initially buy the Standard Edition can upgrade to Deluxe Pack content later without repurchasing the full game.5555ItemTypeKairos Plate HelmHead armorKairos Plate ArmorBody armorKairos Plate GlovesHand armorKairos Plate BootsFoot armorKairos Plate CloakCloakBalgran ShieldShieldExclaire ChampronHorse head armorExclaire BardingHorse body armorExclaire SaddleHorse saddleExclaire StirrupsHorse stirrups5757Kairos Plate Armor Set5858The Kairos Plate Armor Set can only be equipped by Kliff, the game's protagonist. The set has a distinctive gold-plated design with red accents on the tassets, helm plume, and cloak. The Balgran Shield included in the Deluxe Pack carries the visage of a wolf on its face.6060PieceSlotNotable FeatureKairos Plate HelmHeadProvides Daze ImmunityKairos Plate ArmorChestGold-plated with red tasset accentsKairos CloakBackRed cloth accentKairos Plate GlovesHandsHigher Attack than comparable early game glovesKairos Plate BootsFeetGold-plated designBalgran ShieldOff-HandWolf visage design6262The Kairos set's stats appear to automatically scale based on player progression, so the gear is not always a strict upgrade over other options found through normal gameplay. The most notable advantages are the Daze Immunity on the Helm and the higher Attack stat on the Gloves compared to other early game equipment. Players can expect to find comparable or superior gear within the first 5 to 10 hours of play.6363Exclaire Horse Tack Set6565The Exclaire Horse Tack Set shares the same gold-plated aesthetic as the Kairos Plate Armor, accented with red cloth. Unlike the Kairos armor set, the Exclaire Horse Tack is a strict upgrade over all early horse tack available at the start of the game, providing small bonuses to your mount's stats.6767PieceSlotDescriptionExclaire ChampronHeadDecorative gold-plated head armor for your horseExclaire BardingBodyGold-plated body armor with red cloth accentsExclaire SaddleSaddleOrnate saddle matching the set's gold and red themeExclaire StirrupsStirrupsMatching stirrups completing the set6969The set provides minor bonuses to Health, Health Regeneration, Attack, and Armor for your mount. While these bonuses are noticeable early in the game, they are small and will likely be outclassed by horse tack obtained through later gameplay progression.7070Ultimate Pack7272The Ultimate Pack is included exclusively with the Collector's Edition. It contains five cosmetic items, including named weapon skins and equipment. The Ultimate Pack is not available as a separate purchase and cannot be obtained through any other edition or post-launch offering.7474ItemTypeDescriptionTormented Soul BowBow SkinCosmetic bow with a dark, tortured aestheticDerictus SpearSpear SkinCosmetic spear skinSielos LongswordSword SkinCosmetic longsword skinShroud LanternLantern SkinCosmetic skin for the player's lanternHyperion Horse Tack SetMount Equipment SkinCosmetic horse armor and tack set7676Collector's Edition Details7777The Collector's Edition ($279.99) is an Amazon exclusive available for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. It is a limited run and Pearl Abyss has confirmed it will not be reprinted once sold out. In addition to the game disc, Deluxe Pack, and Ultimate Pack, it includes physical collectibles.7979Physical ItemDescriptionHand-Painted DioramaA 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 CaseCollectible metal game caseFabric Map of PywelA cloth map showing the continent of Pywel and its five regions. This is an upgraded fabric version compared to the paper map included in the Physical Deluxe Edition.Letter from the DeveloperA physical letter from the Pearl Abyss development teamGreymane Brooch PinA collectible metal pin featuring the Greymane mercenary band insigniaCharacter Photo CardsThree photo cards featuring game charactersPatchesThree embroidered patchesCollector's BoxPremium packaging housing all physical items8282The Collector's Edition is a limited-release physical package priced at $279.99. It includes everything from the Physical Deluxe Edition, plus additional exclusive in-game items and premium physical collectibles. Once stock runs out, it will not be reprinted.8383Platform Breakdown8585Each platform has different edition availability and exclusive content. The following subsections detail exactly what is available on each platform.8787PlayStation 58989PS5 has the widest selection of editions with six total options across physical and digital formats. PS5 is the only platform with three physical standard-price editions (Day-One, SteelBook, and Standard Digital) plus a physical Deluxe and Collector's. All PS5 editions include the Grotevant Plate Set as a platform exclusive.9191EditionPriceKhaled ShieldGrotevant Plate SetDeluxe PackUltimate PackPhysical ExtrasDay-One Edition$69.99Yes (pre-order)YesNoNoNoSteelBook Edition$69.99Yes (pre-order)YesNoNoSteelBook casePhysical Deluxe$89.99Yes (pre-order)YesYesNoSteelBook, letter, pin, cards, patches, paper mapCollector's$279.99Yes (pre-order)YesYesYesAll Deluxe extras + diorama, fabric mapStandard Digital$69.99Yes (pre-order)YesNoNoN/ADigital Deluxe$79.99Yes (pre-order)YesYesNoN/A9393Xbox Series X|S9494Xbox Series X|S has three available editions. The Collector's Edition is available only for Xbox Series X (not Series S) due to the physical disc requirement. Xbox players do not receive the Grotevant Plate Set.9696EditionPriceKhaled ShieldDeluxe PackUltimate PackPhysical ExtrasCollector's$279.99Yes (pre-order)YesYesDiorama, fabric map, SteelBook, letter, pin, cards, patchesStandard Digital$69.99Yes (pre-order)NoNoN/ADigital Deluxe$79.99Yes (pre-order)YesNoN/A9898PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)9999PC players can purchase Crimson Desert through Steam or the Epic Games Store. Only digital editions are available on PC. PC players do not receive the Grotevant Plate Set.101101EditionPriceKhaled ShieldDeluxe PackStandard Digital$69.99Yes (pre-order)NoDigital Deluxe$79.99Yes (pre-order)Yes103103Mac (Mac App Store)104104The macOS version launched day one via the Mac App Store at $69.99. Only the Digital Standard Edition is available on Mac. There is no Deluxe Edition, no Collector's Edition, and no listed pre-order bonus for the Mac version. Mac players do not receive the Khaled Shield, the Grotevant Plate Set, or any edition-exclusive cosmetics.106106The 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.108108Black Desert Crossover Rewards110110Players 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, 2026.112112GameReward ItemsBlack Desert OnlineAshen Crow Horse Gear (inspired by Kliff's Crow Wings), Dream Arduanatt Horse Emblem, Golden Star Pet, Golden Star StatueBlack Desert MobileAshen Crow Barding, 4,000 Black Pearls, Golden Star Pet, Golden Star Statue114114Edition Comparison115115The following table summarizes what is included in each edition across all platforms.117117ContentDay-OneSteelBookPhysical DeluxeCollector'sStandard DigitalDigital DeluxeBase GameYesYesYesYesYesYesKhaled Shield (Pre-Order)YesYesYesYesYesYesGrotevant Plate Set (PS5)YesYesYesYesYes (PS5)Yes (PS5)Deluxe PackNoNoYesYesNoYesUltimate PackNoNoNoYesNoNoSteelBook CaseNoYesYesYesN/AN/A17-inch DioramaNoNoNoYesN/AN/AFabric Map / Brooch / CardsNoNoNoYesN/AN/APaper Map / Brooch / CardsNoNoYesNoN/AN/A119119The table below summarizes the four main editions. Prices listed are in USD.120120EditionPrice (USD)PlatformsFormatStandard Edition$69.99PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, MacPhysical and DigitalDigital Deluxe Edition$79.99PC (Steam, Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X|SDigital onlyPhysical Deluxe Edition$89.99PS5, Xbox Series X|SPhysical onlyCollector's Edition$279.99PS5, Xbox Series X|S (limited PC availability in select regions)Physical only (limited release)122122Monetization Policy123123Pearl 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.125125Any future content additions would come as paid DLC expansions rather than through incremental microtransaction-based content.127127Post-Launch Availability129129After the pre-order window closes, the availability of edition-exclusive items changes as follows.131131ItemPost-Launch StatusKhaled ShieldNo longer available. Pre-order exclusive.Grotevant Plate SetIncluded with all PS5 copies, not just pre-orders. Not available on Xbox, PC, or Mac.Deluxe PackAvailable as a separate purchase for Standard Edition owners. Price TBD.Ultimate PackNot available separately. Collector's Edition exclusive.Physical CollectiblesLimited to the Collector's Edition while supplies last. Will not be reprinted.BDO Crossover RewardsDistribution required a Crimson Desert pre-order. No longer available.133133Standard Edition134134The Standard Edition includes the base game. Players who pre-ordered any edition also received the Khaled Shield as a pre-order bonus. On PlayStation 5, the Standard Edition additionally includes the Grotevant Plate Set as a platform-exclusive bonus.136136The Mac version is available as a Digital Standard Edition only and does not include any pre-order bonus items.138138Deluxe Edition140140The Deluxe Edition comes in two formats: Digital and Physical. Both versions include the base game plus the Deluxe Pack, which contains the following in-game items:142142Physical Deluxe Edition Extras144144The Physical Deluxe Edition ($89.99) includes all the digital Deluxe Pack items listed above, plus the following tangible collectibles:146146Limited SteelBook with game discLetter from the DeveloperGreymane Brooch Pin3 Character Photo Cards3 PatchesPaper Map of Pywel148148The Physical Deluxe Edition is available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. PC players can purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition instead.150150Collector's Edition Exclusive In-Game Items (Ultimate Pack)152152On top of the Deluxe Pack, the Collector's Edition adds the Ultimate Pack with the following exclusive items:154154ItemTypeTormented Soul BowBowDerictus SpearSpearSielos LongswordLongswordShroud LanternLanternHyperion ChampronHorse head armorHyperion BardingHorse body armorHyperion SaddleHorse saddleHyperion StirrupsHorse stirrups156156Collector's Edition Physical Extras157157In addition to all the Physical Deluxe Edition collectibles, the Collector's Edition includes:15915917-inch Diorama of Kliff facing the Golden Star (the signature centerpiece of this edition)Fabric Map of Pywel (upgraded from the paper version included in the Physical Deluxe)161161The Collector's Edition is available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC availability is limited to select regions.163163How to Claim Edition Bonus Items165165After purchasing the game, bonus items from your edition and any pre-order rewards can be claimed through the in-game menu. Navigate to Menu > Others > Options > Add-On to check and redeem all available bonus items. At launch, some players experienced issues with bonus items not appearing; Pearl Abyss resolved this with a patch and advised affected players to restart the game.167167Which Edition to Buy169169For most players, the Standard Edition provides the full Crimson Desert experience at the base price. The Deluxe Edition is worth considering for players who want a set of cosmetic armor and horse equipment right from the start. The Collector's Edition is aimed at dedicated fans who want the 17-inch Kliff vs. Golden Star diorama and premium physical collectibles, though it has been largely sold out since before launch.
