Crimson Desert is soon to arrive on all platforms, and many PC players are no doubt curious as to whether or not they meet the game’s system requirements, while those on console may be wondering what specs the game will play at. Fortunately, the game looks as though it’ll run on a wide range of hardware if those with less current PC specs or an Xbox Series S don’t mind compromising on graphics.
Here are all the Crimson Desert system requirements, including both minimum and recommended specs as well as the game’s file size.
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Crimson Desert system requirements: file size
Crimson Desert requires up to 150GB of storage space on your device according to the game’s Steam page.
It’s also noted that an SSD is required for playing the game, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve at least 150GB of space freed up on your SSD before preloading or installing Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert recommended system requirements
The recommended system requirements for Crimson Desert will have you run the game with a medium graphics preset that favours both quality and gameplay. It’s also worth noting that DirectX 12 is required.
Here are the Crimson Desert recommended system requirements:
| Requirement | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K |
| RAM | 16GB RAM |
| GPU | RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 |
| Storage | 150GB |
Crimson Desert minimum system requirements
If you’re hoping to play Crimson Desert but aren’t certain your rig is completely up to spec for the game, here are the minimum system requirements for Crimson Desert:
| Requirement | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 |
| RAM | 16GB RAM |
| GPU | RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 |
| Storage | 150GB |
Crimson Desert console specifications
Those who are planning on playing Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X can anticipate different specifications (shown below), depending on whether they opt for Balance, Performance, or Quality mode.
Here are the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro specs:
| PlayStation 5 | Performance Mode | Balanced Mode | Quality Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p | Upscaled 4K (from 1280p) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p) |
| Target Performance | 60FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR |
40FPS VSync | 30FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Low | Low | High |
| PlayStation 5 Pro | Performance Mode | Balanced Mode | Quality Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Upscaled 4K (from 1080p) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p) | 4K |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR |
40 FPS VSync / 48+ FPS VRR |
30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | High | High | Ultra |
Here are the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X specs:
| Xbox Series S | Performance Mode | Quality Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p | 1080p |
| Target Performance | 40 FPS VSync | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Off | Off |
| Xbox Series X | Performance Mode | Balanced Mode | Quality Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p | Upscaled 4K (from 1280p) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p) |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR |
40 FPS VSync | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Low | Low | High |
For more help preparing for Crimson Desert’s release, take a look at the release times and preload times for the game.