Crimson Desert | State of Play

The open-world action-adventure title Crimson Desert is coming to PC and consoles early next year, along with a swanky physical Collector’s Edition. You can see the release date trailer shown at Sony’s State of Play above.

From developer Pearl Abyss

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the stunning yet perilous continent of Pywel. After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across the land, players follow Kliff who embarks on a journey to rebuild the Greymanes and reclaim what has been lost. As he traverses across the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

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The game will launch with Collector’s, Deluxe, and Standard editions. The Collector’s Edition will retail for $279.99 USD and include the full game, a 17-inch diorama, a steel book, a fabric map of the in-game world Pywel, a letter from the developer, a Greymane brooch pin, three character photo cards and three patches. It also includes DLC bonuses Ultimate Pack and Deluxe Pack, which contain armor, weapons and horse tack sets. The Deluxe Edition will retail for $89.99 USD and include the game, steelbook, map, developer letter, brooch pin, cards, and patches, as well as Deluxe Pack DLC armor and horse tack sets. The Standard Edition will retail for $69.99 USD. All three editions can take advantage of an exclusive shield as a pre-order bonus, as well as an exclusive plate set for PlayStation 5 players.

Crimson Desert launches Mar 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Leah McDonald
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