Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert has a new streaming demo which lets you try it out instantly via Twitch
Pearl Abyss has launched a new streaming demo of Crimson Desert, which lets players try it out on Twitch. The demo is made possible through Amazon’s GameLift Streams service, which lets developers make game builds available for streaming via Amazon Web Services’ cloud computing. Players can try the...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert has a new streaming demo which lets you try it out instantly via Twitch
The 20-minute playable demo is powered by Amazon's GameLift streaming service
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Crimson Desert Is Officially Free To Play Right Now For A Limited Time
Crimson Desert's road to success has had its fair share of ups and downs; its initial, mostly complete, state required a substantial amount of tweaking and fixing to both appease those who purchased it early and fulfill the game's ultimate potential. Since the release of the enormous 2.0 update...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Gets Free 20-Minute Browser-Based PC Demo
Set in Chapter 7, the demo lets you play as all three characters to take on Walter Lanford in an optional fight or explore the world.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert Now Playable for Free in Browser With New Demo
With Pearl Abyss' browser demo on Twitch, players can try out Crimson Desert without using up any of the storage on their device.
Polygon
Pearl Abyss Lets Anyone Try Crimson Desert Instantly, No Download Needed, As Patch 2.00.02 Polishes The Enhanced Version
Last week, Pearl Abyss surprised Crimson Desert fans all over the world with the release of Crimson Desert Enhanced, a new free update for the game on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S which addressed the game's biggest flaw: its disjointed story. However, the Korean studio is not yet done...
WccftechCrimson Desert Has a Free Demo You Can Play Without Downloading
Now here is something cool. Pearl Abyss has released a free playable demo for Crimson Desert that you can play without downloading. This will allow you, in just mere seconds, to start and play the demo. So, if you don’t have enough free time, this PC demo is for you. Needless to say this is …...
DSO GamingCrimson Desert Gets Free 20-Minute Playable Browser Demo on Twitch
Pearl Abyss has partnered with Amazon to release a free 20-minute playable demo of Crimson Desert. This demo can be played in a browser with no extra downloads required, letting prospective players get a taste of how the open world and combat work. You can access the demo via Twitch. Once the 20...
Noisy Pixel
Stellar Blade and Lies of P "really made developers in Korea take up the challenge for console games," says Shift Up technical director
"And we have Crimson Desert now as well"
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Enhanced Is Seriously Impressive – 10 New Things You Need to Know
The long-awaited story patch is finally here, alongside other new features and improvements for Pearl Abyss's epic action RPG.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert, On Sale for 20% Off & Get the Free Enhanced Update
Crimson Desert's first-ever official sale is happening now until September 9, 14:59 UTC. Get the game for 20% off and enjoy a richer journey in Pywel with the free Crimson Desert Enhanced update. See you in Pywel, Greymanes!
Steam NewsCrimson Desert’s Updates May Not Have The Same “Scope, Scale and Pace” After 2.0
"We're taking this opportunity to shift our development resources from these regular updates to focus on the upcoming DLC."
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert will be slowing down its free updates in preparation for its paid DLC, and I'm just glad Pearl Abyss is finally pacing itself
Free stuff is great, but it's reasonable to get paid at some point.
PC Gamer
Crimson Desert updates are slowing down in "scope, scale, and pace" as Pearl Abyss shifts focus to the DLC
One of the odder surprises from Gamescom Opening Night Live was the reveal of Crimson Desert Enhanced. It partly encompasses a brand-new 2.0 update adding substantially more depth to the game's story, but it's a soft rebrand that marks the culmination of all the work developer Pearl Abyss has done...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert updates are slowing down in "scope, scale, and pace" as Pearl Abyss shifts focus to the DLC
"I think this is a great transition point"
GamesRadarCrimson Desert “Enhanced” update out now
Developer Pearl Abyss announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a big 2.0 update for the game with updated cutscenes, more language options, and more. The new update is available now for all supported platforms across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Here’s a rundown on the new...
Niche Gamer
New Crimson Desert Enhanced update meant to "improve the narrative flow" actually makes it feel "like a different game," fans say
Pearl Abyss rolled out the update on the back of Gamescom 2026
GamesRadar
Hit 2026 PS5 Adventure Game Shadow-Drops Free Enhanced Version
A popular 2026 PS5 action adventure game shadow-dropped an enhanced version on the PS Store, and it’s free for all game owners. Released back in March, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert now features new content and improvements designed to strengthen its campaign. PS5 action adventure game Crimson Desert...
PlayStation Lifestyle
Crimson Desert's 2.0 update's most surprising change is an effort to make Kliff a fully realised character with thoughts and opinions
Kliff climbing.
PC Gamer
Crimson Desert Enhanced is a free upgrade that's out now and revamps the story, adds new skills and comes with all previously-released updates
Crimson Desert Enhanced was among the more surprising reveals of Gamescom Opening Night Live. Not because it was a trailer for a game that's already available, but that it was justified when the trailer ran through the new additions in Enhanced. Read more
EurogamerCrimson Desert 2.0 ‘Enhanced’ officially announced and released
Marking a major milestone for the game, Pearl Abyss have announced and released Crimson Desert Enhanced – a 2.0 update free for all owners of the game. Crimson Desert 2.0 ‘Enhanced’ officially announced and released first appeared on KitGuru.
KitGuruCrimson Desert Update 2.00 Released – Full Patch Notes
Pearl Abyss has just released Title Update 2.00 for Crimson Desert Enhanced and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this first patch for the game’s Enhanced Version brings to the table. Patch 2.00 adds new cutscenes and story moments to enhance the game’s narrative, along with five new...
DSO Gaming
Crimson Desert is Becoming Crimson Desert Enhanced For Free
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a new version of the game with additional story, available free to all players. Simply update the game to version 2.00.00 and Crimson Desert Enhanced will be yours, Pearl Abyss has aid. So, to be clear, it is just a fresh patch for the existing...
Steam News
Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition Out Now on PS5, Featuring Story Improvements
A free update for existing owners. Crimson Desert's only been out for five months, but it's already been handed an 'Enhanced' edition that's now available on PS5. To be clear, this is basically a rebranding of the existing game. If you buy Crimson Desert from this point on, you get the Enhanced...
Push SquareCrimson Desert is Becoming Crimson Desert Enhanced For Free
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a new version of the game with additional story, available free to all players.
IGNCrimson Desert Enhanced Adds New Cutscenes and Voice Languages, Launches as Free Update
Pearl Abyss has announced Crimson Desert Enhanced, a version 2.0 update for Crimson Desert revealed during Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. The update adds new story scenes, additional dialogue, and expanded language support. Existing owners can download it for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series,...
Noisy PixelCrimson Desert Gets Enhanced Update With Additional Story Moments, More Localization Options
The update has been released for free to players across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and builds on all the improvements made to the game.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options
No word on the DLC yet
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Officially Announces Enhanced Edition
Pearl Abyss has teased "new story moments" for Crimson Desert.
TheGamer
Crimson Desert’s First Sale is Here
There's never been a better time to start your journey in Pywel! Crimson Desert is available for the first time at a 20% discount, from Aug 25th to Sep 9th.
Steam News
Crimson Desert Has Been Nominated at the 2026 gamescom Awards!
We're excited to share that Crimson Desert has been nominated for Best PC Game and Most Epic at the 2026 gamescom Awards! This nomination wouldn't have been possible without your incredible support since launch. If you'd like to support us, you can cast your vote for Crimson Desert through the link...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert’s Update Have Made Changes That Imply Nautical Theme For DLC – Rumor
The latest update, released earlier this month, has cleaned up some of the game's shorelines, and even visually refined a distant island.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert DLC 1 May Go Maritime, as New Islands and Underwater Reworks Hint at Naval Gameplay
Following the game's release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Pearl Abyss is working on a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, which will show how much the system can handle the Blackspace Engine that makes it so different from games powered by Unreal Engine 5, and a DLC expansion....
Wccftech
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on the amount of animal killing, fixes traders going on a wander, and a fair bit more. Read the full story on PCGamesN: The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
Steam NewsThe latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on the amount of animal killing, fixes traders going on a wander, and a fair bit more.
PCGamesN
Beast of Reincarnation NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR Frame Generation Support Will Come Soon, While 2nd Patch Delivers More Community Requests
Shortly after Beast of Reincarnation's release earlier this month on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, Game Freak and Fictions vowed to fix the game's biggest shortcomings. Following the weekly patch release schedule established by Pearl Abyss with Crimson Desert, a second patch...
WccftechCrimson Desert Patch Adds Quests to Knowledge Tab, Finally Lets You Research With Camp Funds
You can now sort through different categories, including Archive Records and Research Quests, directly from the Knowledge tab.
GamingBoltCrimson Desert Patch 1.18.00 Released & Detailed
Pearl Abyss has released Title Update 1.18.00 for Crimson Desert and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 1.18.00 makes several changes and fixes. Research now uses camp funds instead of silver. The patch also adds Quests as a new knowledge...
DSO GamingCrimson Desert Update 1.18.00 Adds Quest Knowledge, New Lock-On Camera Options, and Numerous Bug Fixes
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 1.18.00, implementing bug fixes and stability improvements. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Main Improvements Content Added “Quests” as a new knowledge category. The new category consits of 8 sub-categories: Main...
Noisy Pixel
Crimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update For August 2026
The latest update for Crimson Desert arrives, making a ton of improvements and bug fixes, while also adding some new content for fans to check out as well. Pearl Abyss has stayed very busy months after Crimson Desert originally launched, showcasing an impressive amount of support by releasing...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update For August 2026
Pearl Abyss releases another big update for Crimson Desert, fixing bugs and improving more pain points, while also adding a new knowledge category.
Game Rant
Less Than 10% of Crimson Desert Players Have Beaten the Game
It appears that only 9.7% of players on Steam have completed the story of Crimson Desert so far, despite the game being out for almost five months. Things aren't that different when it comes to Crimson Desert statistics on Xbox and PlayStation, with players on both platforms seemingly spending...
Steam NewsLess Than 10% of Crimson Desert Players Have Beaten the Game
Months after its release, Crimson Desert players still don't seem that interested in completing the story, with less than 10% having beaten the game.
Game Rant
Первое крупное дополнение для Crimson Desert выйдет до конца года, версия для Nintendo Switch 2 на подходе
Первое крупное дополнение для ролевой игры Crimson Desert поступит в продажу до конца текущего года. Представить новый контент разработчики из Pearl Abyss намерены в третьем квартале — то есть не позднее конца сентября.
Steam News
Pearl Abyss Q2 2026: Crimson Desert tapers off, Black Desert flattens, DokeV eyes 2028
As we noted last quarter, Pearl Abyss has shifted over to doing just earnings letters, not investor calls, and that pattern has continued into Q2 2026. And readers will recall that in Q1, Pearl Abyss was riding high on the launch of Crimson Desert, a game that was once an MMO but was downgraded...
Massively Overpowered
Crimson Desert studio allocates more staff to DokeV, the open-world creature collecting game announced in 2019
Pearl Abyss says it’s starting to allocate more staff to work on DokeV, the open-world creature-collecting game it announced seven years ago. DokeV was announced during a Pearl Abyss Connect presentation back in November 2019, during which it also showed a reveal trailer for Crimson Desert. After...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert studio allocates more staff to DokeV, the open-world creature collecting game announced in 2019
The colourful adventure game is now set for the end of 2028
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Pearl Abyss Is Shifting Personnel from Crimson Desert to DokeV, Planning Demos Next Year and a Launch in 2H 2028
While developer Pearl Abyss is certainly very happy about the commercial success of Crimson Desert and has further plans for it, including an imminent DLC and a Nintendo Switch 2 port, the studio has also begun shifting personnel to DokeV, its next big release. In the Pearl Abyss Q2 2026 Q&A, the...
Wccftech
Crimson Desert's Switch 2 port could launch in the first half of 2027, says Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss says the Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert has reached a 'playable baseline.'
ShacknewsCrimson Desert’s Nintendo Switch 2 Version Targets Launch For the First Half of 2027
The chance to take Pywel with us wherever we go, literally, instead of figuratively, is something we’re looking forward to next year.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert for Switch 2 is targeting the first half of 2027, DLC launch timing to be announced in Q3 2026
Pearl Abyss provides an update on the Crimson Desert Switch 2 port and DLC.
Steam News
Crimson Desert Is Coming To Switch 2 In 2027, While Pearl Abyss Is Open To DLC, Multiplayer And Sequels
Crimson Desert is not stopping with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pearl Abyss has officially confirmed in its latest
Steam NewsNew Trailers for The Sinking City 2, Crimson Desert, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and More
A new set of trailers has been released today. As such, I’ve decided to share them in one big article. So, below you can find the latest trailers for The Sinking City 2, Crimson Desert, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, 1666: Amsterdam, and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition. …...
DSO Gaming
Crimson Desert DLC on Track for 2026 Release as Dev Ponders Multiplayer Modes
"Significant potential for expansion". As Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss stated a couple of months back, a major DLC is currently in the works — and now we've got confirmation that it's targeting a release before the end of the year. Said confirmation comes courtesy of the company's latest...
Push Square
One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned to come out on Switch 2 in 2027. In fact, the developer behind the huge hit--which has sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--has a rough release window sometime between January and June. The open-world action game...
GameSpotCrimson Desert Trailer Celebrates All the New Features and Content Added Since Launch
With 17 major patches and numerous hotfixes in between, Pearl Abyss's breakout action RPG has come a long way in five months.
GamingBolt
Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert is coming to Switch 2
After previously teasing plans for a Switch 2 version, Pearl Abyss has now confirmed that the Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert is well into development. At this stage, the game is running on Switch 2 hardware, but the studio still needs to do plenty of optimisation work before it can release. Pearl...
KitGuru
Crimson Desert Recounts a Massive Year-Long Post-Launch, and A Switch 2 Port is Planned
Developer Pearl Abyss is celebrating the post-launch content added to Crimson Desert by announcing more DLC in Q4 2026, and a Switch 2 port is reportedly planned. Pearl Abyss is celebrating the large amount of content added to Crimson Desert by posting a highlights overview trailer, shining a light...
Steam News
Crimson Desert getting a Switch 2 release, and Pearl Abyss sees "significant potential" for multiplayer, with "live service operation models" mentioned
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed a Switch 2 version of the game will be released, and given a rough timeframe for it, and said it sees "significant potential" for multiplayer in the single-player open-world fantasy game. Read more
EurogamerCrimson Desert has done so well it'll be getting a DLC this year, with more details coming sooner than I expected given Pearl Abyss' breakneck pace
Pearl Abyss' new darling is getting more special treatment.
PC Gamer