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Crimson Desert launches globally on March 19, 2026, at 22:00 UTC. Preloading begins 48 hours earlier on March 17 for all platforms. The PC version requires 135 GB of SSD storage. Review embargo lifts March 18.

Crimson Desert supports 14 text languages for interface and subtitles. Full voice acting by human actors is confirmed in at least Korean, English, and Chinese, with the Steam store listing additional audio languages. Pearl Abyss confirmed no AI-generated voices were used.

Crimson Desert uses Denuvo anti-tamper DRM on the PC version. Pearl Abyss added Denuvo to the Steam store page on March 12, 2026, one week before launch, sparking community backlash and pre-order cancellations.

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Crimson Desert launches worldwide on March 19, 2026, on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), macOS, and GeForce NOW. Review embargo lifts March 18. Denuvo DRM added to PC version on March 12.