Crimson Desert: Everything we know so far about the upcoming game

Aug. 22, 2024

From the Crimson Desert release window, trailers, and latest news, here’s everything you need to know about the new RPG

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With all the recent news and updates shared by the game’s developer, Pearl Abyss, there’s a lot to unpack, but the good news is that you’ve come to the right place for all the details. From the Crimson Desert release date, trailer, platforms, and more, here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming adventure game.

Crimson Desert release date speculation

So far, we can guess that the Crimson Desert release date will arrive either in April, June, or July of next year. However, nothing has been confirmed yet, so keep your eyes on this page as more information heads our way. In the meantime, you can read our list of thebest single-player gamesto tide you over while we wait on more Crimson Desert updates.

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Crimson Desert was originally set to be a prequel to Black Desert Online. However, during its development, Pearl Abyss decided to make the game its own story set in the same universe as Black Desert instead.

The upcoming game is set on the continent of Pywel, but takes place in the same high fantasy world that Black Desert Online fans are familiar with. According toPearl Abyss’s website, Pywel is a “vast but divided continent”, that you’ll have to travel as you take on the role of the mercenary Kliff Macduff.

It seems like the main story of the game revolves around various power struggles after the King of Demeniss, Unifier of Lands, falls into a coma. With the king’s absence, there’s a power vacuum that tons of enemies are keen to take advantage of and are willing to take you down in the process.

It seems like our main character, Macduff, will be forced to rise into a leadership role as he forms a group of mercenaries to keep opportunistic villains in check. Along with forming a group of allies, you’ll have to fight for survival and face the demons from your past, too.

We also know that Crimson Deserts' setting includes some mythical beasts and tons of different environments to encounter and explore as you make your way through the war-torn continent of Pywel. I don’t know about you but this story feels very similar to most of thebest adventure gameswith a fantasy setting, so we’re super excited to learn about more plot details.

While the teaser gives us a look at the combat in the upcoming game, it also shows us stunning environments. Honestly, we are just as excited about riding around and exploring the vast landscapes with our horses as we are about all the medieval combat action heading our way.

Unlike Black Desert Online, an MMORPG, Crimson Desert is a single-player, open world adventure game. According to Pearl Abyss’s website, the new game will also take notes from all thebest RPGsthat came before it by letting your choices and actions as a player affect the world around you and the overall story of Crimson Desert itself (exciting times).

Pearl Abyss has also promised players a new generation of weapons to accompany classic ones, along with the feature of alchemy that you can use to give your weapons special abilities. It’s all very exciting, and before you ask, yes, you can also take down enemies while on horseback. Talk about living the dream, right?

Currently, you can’t pre-order Crimson Desert on any platform. However, we’ll keep a close eye out for all the latest news to ensure you can see all the options and the best deals once they come through.

In the meantime, we have a list of thebest open world gamesfor you to play if you want to refresh your exploring chops ahead of Crimson Desert.

For more future titles, check out our lists of all theupcoming PS5 gamesandupcoming Xbox Series X gamesheading our way this year.

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