Pearl Abyss has released the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, as the game is finally launching for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S next week after initially being announced way back in 2020.
Check out the trailer below.
Yesterday, Pearl Abyss announced the console specifications for Crimson Desert that revealed the PS5 Pro is capable of running the game at 60 FPS+ in 4K resolution with high ray-tracing effects enabled. There’s three different modes depending on your preferences: Balanced, Performance, and Quality.
Crimson Desert takes place on the content of Pywel and follows Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes, as he suffers a major defeat the hands of the rivals the Black Bears, leaving his comrades dead or scattered across the land. Now having lost his family in all but name, Kliff embarks on a journey to reunite with the survivors of the Greymanes and rebuild the faction, in an adnveture that will see him forge alliances, encounter numerous dangers, and unearth mysterious factions.
Pywel itself is a sprawling landscape ripe with diverse locations, including lush green plaines and woods to arid deserts and rugged mountain regions. Meanwhile, bustling cities and hamlets are packed with residents that come from all walks of life, while landmarks, ancient ruins, and hidden treasures offer ample distractions on the open road.
The world is yours to explore as you will and there are many paths for you to uncover. Experience the continent’s stories and tales through quests, encounters, challenges, and battles. Roam the lands on various mounts from horses to even a dragon and mechs, and scale cliffsides and walls which you can leap from to glide.
Crimson Desert is out on March 19, 2026 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
