Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss’s paid open-world action-adventure game, where players guide Kliff across Pywel through exploration, melee and ranged combat, mounted travel, climbing, and large boss encounters. It has been available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S since March 19, 2026.

Latest update

Patch 1.14.00 went live on July 16, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. Pearl Abyss added cross-save alongside bug fixes and stability improvements.

Cross-save supports PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store through one shared save file after platform accounts are linked. Players upload the shared slot and download it on another supported platform to continue, while Mac App Store support remained in preparation at release. The patch also fixed quest progression, controls, combat inputs, localization, audio, mount animation, and NPC pathing.

Release date and status

Crimson Desert released on March 19, 2026 for Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It is a paid open-world action-adventure game.

Platforms and availability

The released platform set covers Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. PC distribution includes Steam and Epic Games Store, while Mac availability includes Steam and the Mac App Store.

Cross-save connects PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store progression through linked platform accounts and one shared save slot.

Gameplay overview

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set across Pywel. Its core loop combines exploration, melee and ranged combat, mounted travel, climbing, aerial movement, boss encounters, equipment progression, and interactions with settlements and factions.

Kliff can combine weapons, environmental actions, mobility tools, and learned abilities to approach large groups and major enemies in different ways.

Story, setting, or main mode

The story follows Kliff, a member of the Greymanes, as conflict spreads across the continent of Pywel. His journey moves through rival territories, political struggles, settlements, battlefields, and supernatural threats while reconnecting the scattered Greymanes.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The official launch trailer and screenshots are shown below.

Developer and publisher

Crimson Desert is developed and published by Pearl Abyss.

Download and availability

Crimson Desert is sold for Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Steam supports both Windows and macOS, while console versions use their respective digital storefronts.

Post-launch patches, including Version 1.14.00 and cross-save, are part of the released game rather than separate paid content.

System / Device Requirements

Steam lists 16 GB RAM and a 150 GB SSD for both Windows tiers. The minimum uses a Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-8500 with RX 5500 XT or GTX 1060-class graphics, while the recommended tier uses a Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-11600K with RX 6700 XT or RTX 2080-class graphics.

The macOS minimum begins with an M2 Pro, M3, or M4 system and 16 GB memory. The recommended Mac tier uses an M3 Pro, M4 Pro, or M5 system, with 150 GB storage listed for both tiers.

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