If you’re particularly keen to play Crimson Desert as soon as it releases, then you’ll no doubt be curious about the preload times for the game. This is when you’ll be able to install the entire 150GB that the game requires, so it’s ready to boot up and play as soon as it launches.
Here are all Crimson Desert preload times globally.
Crimson Desert preload times
Those who have prepurchased Crimson Desert ahead of its March 19th, 2026 release date will be able to preload the game 48 hours ahead of its launch, allowing you to dive straight into the game instead of waiting for the hefty 150GB download.
Preload becomes available simultaneously across the globe 48 hours before the game is anticipated to release in your region. This means that some players can preload their game as soon as the evening of March 17th, while others will need to wait until the early hours of March 18th for preloading to be available.
Here’s the Crimson Desert preload times for all regions:
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026:
- New York: 6pm EDT
- London: 10pm GMT
- Berlin: 11pm CET
- Dallas: 5pm CDT
- Paris: 11pm CET
- Los Angeles: 3pm PDT
- Sao Paulo: 7pm BRT
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026:
- Istanbul: 1am TRT
- Beijing: 6am CST
- Seoul: 7am KST
- Tokyo: 7am JST
- Dubai: 2am GST
- Singapore: 6am SST
- Sydney: 9am AEDT
- Cape Town: 12am SAST
Developer Pearl Abyss has also shared a launch FAQ for players if you have any more questions about the game’s release. Additionally, here’s Crimson Desert’s release times and system requirements in case you’re curious as to when you’ll finally be able to start playing.
