Overview of Crimson Desert, the open-world action-adventure by Pearl Abyss. Releases March 19, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and macOS. Gone gold. 2M+ wishlists. Map at least twice the size of Skyrim (~74 sq km). 20-40 bosses. No difficulty settings. Manual save. No weapon durability. Standard $69.99, Deluxe $79.99, Collector's $279.99.

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System requirements

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PC minimum and recommended system requirements for Crimson Desert. Includes CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and OS specs for both tiers.

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Development history

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The full development timeline of Crimson Desert, from its 2018 start as an MMO to the March 2026 single-player launch. Covers every major reveal, delay, and pivot.

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Pricing and editions

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Crimson Desert is available in four editions ranging from $69.99 to $279.99, releasing March 19, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and macOS.

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No microtransactions

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Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will launch without microtransactions, positioning it as a premium buy-to-play experience at $69.99.

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Voice acting

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Crimson Desert features full voice acting performed by real human actors across all main NPCs and side quest characters, with English, Korean, and Chinese language options at launch.

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Post-launch content

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Post-launch plans for Crimson Desert: no microtransactions at launch ('This is a premium experience. That is the transaction'), multiplayer contingent on sales, DLC dependent on market demand, Pearl Abyss Q4 2025 earnings call statements, game completed over a year before launch, DokeV timeline.

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