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Pre-Order and Edition Content
March 27, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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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.
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 |
The 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.
All 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.
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. Xbox, PC, and Mac players do not receive this set.
The Grotevant Plate Set consists of five individual armor pieces.
Piece | Slot |
|---|---|
Grotevant Plate Helm | Head |
Grotevant Plate Armor | Chest |
Grotevant Cloak | Back |
Grotevant Plate Gloves | Hands |
Grotevant Plate Boots | Feet |
Unlike 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.
The 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.
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 | Cosmetic horse armor set including champron (head armor), barding (body armor), saddle, and stirrups |
The Deluxe Pack will be available as a separate purchase after launch for players who own the Standard Edition. The post-launch price has not been announced. This means players who initially buy the Standard Edition can upgrade to Deluxe Pack content later without repurchasing the full game.
The 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.
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 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.
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. This is an upgraded fabric version compared to the paper map included in the Physical Deluxe Edition. |
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 |
Each platform has different edition availability and exclusive content. The following subsections detail exactly what is available on each platform.
PS5 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.
Edition | Price | Khaled Shield | Grotevant Plate Set | Deluxe Pack | Ultimate Pack | Physical Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Day-One Edition | $69.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | No | No | No |
SteelBook Edition | $69.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | No | No | SteelBook case |
Physical Deluxe | $89.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | Yes | No | SteelBook, letter, pin, cards, patches, paper map |
Collector's | $279.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | Yes | Yes | All Deluxe extras + diorama, fabric map |
Standard Digital | $69.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | No | No | N/A |
Digital Deluxe | $79.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
Xbox 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.
Edition | Price | Khaled Shield | Deluxe Pack | Ultimate Pack | Physical Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Collector's | $279.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | Yes | Diorama, fabric map, SteelBook, letter, pin, cards, patches |
Standard Digital | $69.99 | Yes (pre-order) | No | No | N/A |
Digital Deluxe | $79.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes | No | N/A |
PC 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.
Edition | Price | Khaled Shield | Deluxe Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
Standard Digital | $69.99 | Yes (pre-order) | No |
Digital Deluxe | $79.99 | Yes (pre-order) | Yes |
The 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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
Black Desert Online | 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%.
The following table summarizes what is included in each edition across all platforms.
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) |
No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
Ultimate Pack | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
SteelBook Case | No | Yes | Yes | 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 |
Paper Map / Brooch / Cards | No | No | Yes | No | N/A | N/A |
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.
After the pre-order window closes, the availability of edition-exclusive items changes as follows.
Item | Post-Launch Status |
|---|---|
Khaled Shield | No longer available. Pre-order exclusive. |
Grotevant Plate Set | Included with all PS5 copies, not just pre-orders. Not available on Xbox, PC, or Mac. |
Deluxe Pack | Available as a separate purchase for Standard Edition owners. Price TBD. |
Ultimate Pack | Not available separately. Collector's Edition exclusive. |
Physical Collectibles | Limited to the Collector's Edition while supplies last. Will not be reprinted. |
BDO Crossover Rewards | Distribution required a Crimson Desert pre-order. No longer available. |
