Crimson Desert, the long-awaited RPG from Pearl Abyss, is nearly ready to release. And if you’re here, then you’re no doubt wondering what the Crimson Desert release time is in your region. This story-based adventure is anticipated to release on March 19th, 2026 globally for all players, but the exact time you’ll be able to play will vary depending on where you live.
If you’re hoping to know exactly when you can start playing Crimson Desert, this guide has you covered. Here are all the Crimson Desert release times globally.
Crimson Desert release times
Crimson Desert releases simultaneously worldwide at 10pm GMT on March 19th 2026.
That said, the date of the game’s release may vary slightly depending on where you are located in the world, with many players able to play on the evening of March 19th while others need to wait until the early hours of March 20th for the game to be available.
Here’s the Crimson Desert release times for all regions:
Thursday, March 19th, 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
Friday, March 20th, 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, should you have any more concerns about the game’s release. Additionally, if you’re hoping to preload the game, here’s Crimson Desert’s preload times, as well as its system requirements.
