GameSpot checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Is For Fighting Game Sickos Like Me

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IGN checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Performance Preview

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The Outerhaven checked out the open-world RPG Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Hands-On Preview (PC) – Shaping Up To Be Something Special

Thanks to Pearl Abyss, I recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with a demo build of its upcoming MMORPG, Crimson Desert. The build I experienced focused exclusively on combat and four intense boss fights. While I didn’t get to explore the open world directly, I did catch a glimpse of it, and what I saw left me genuinely impressed and eager to play more. So, what exactly is Crimson Desert, and why has it climbed to the top of my most anticipated games list?

If you weren’t already aware of who Pearl Abyss is, it is the developer of Black Desert Online, the globally successful MMORPG that first launched in South Korea on July 14, 2015. Since then, it has expanded to consoles, PC, and mobile, attracting millions of players and reportedly generating over $1 billion in revenue. Now, Pearl Abyss is shifting gears from multiplayer to a narrative-driven single-player experience with Crimson Desert.

Crimson Desert is an upcoming open-world RPG built using Pearl Abyss’s proprietary Black Space Engine, a next-generation engine developed specifically for expansive, high-fidelity environments. The game follows Kliff, a battle-hardened mercenary, and his crew as they navigate the sprawling continent of Pywel. From what I saw, the world is packed with detail and feels primed for deep exploration.

With Executive Producer Daeil Kim at the helm, Crimson Desert promises a blend of emotional storytelling, intense real-time combat, and richly designed characters. Pearl Abyss is aiming to deliver a truly premium open-world action RPG experience that appeals to players around the world.

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GamesRadar checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert looks like The Witcher 3, but plays like a hack-and-slash Highlander

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Thumb Culture checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert – PC Preview

I was luckily enough to be invited to London by Pearl Abyss to play their up-coming game Crimson Desert. There I watched a video explaining the game’s combat and some information about each of the four bosses. Afterwards we got to get hands on with the game, and what a treat it was.

Skill is the key
Within this preview event I got to play as the main character Kliff in a small segment from the game. In the full launch we will get to venture into the large continent of Pywel, but sadly I didn’t get to see this, this time! I’m looking forward to checking out the various towns and biomes we might get. If you’re looking forward to Crimson Desert, why not check the Steam Page here and give it a wishlist!

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At the GDC 2025 Pearl Abyss showed the capabilities of the BlackSpace Engine that is used for Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert - BlackSpace Engine Demo

Couchpotato spotted a new Crimson Desert trailer:

The Epic Fight With The Crimson Desert Staglord

C4G checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert is What Dragons Dogma 2 Was Supposed to Be!

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GamingBolt has high hopes for Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Is The Unexpected Game That’s About to BLOW OUR MINDS IN 2025

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DSOGaming reports the PC requirements of Crimson Desert.

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Crimson Desert will be released in late 2025:

Crimson Desert - Official Release Window Trailer | The Game Awards 2024

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Couchpotato spotted a new Crimson Desert trailer:

Crimson Desert: Official Hexe Marie Boss Fight Gameplay

Couchpotato spotted a new trailer for Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert - Official Hexe Marie G-Star 2024 Teaser Trailer

Tech4Gamers reports that Crimson Desert will be released on all platforms.

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IGN checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Echoes Zelda and Assassin's Creed With Its Action-Packed Open World

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IGN presents some gameplay of Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Gameplay (Exclusive)

Fextralife checked out the demo of Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert IS NOT What You Think! I PLAYED IT! Here's What You Need to Know!

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Polygon checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert’s wild combat left me skeptical at Gamescom

Targeting and camera issues hampered the otherwise flashy action

With one of the game industry’s most popular MMOs, Black Desert Online, under its belt, developer Pearl Abyss is shifting to a single-player open-world action game with Crimson Desert. As someone who dabbled with Black Desert but lacked the dedication to stick with it, I’ve been looking forward to Crimson Desert’s solo-minded approach and I enthusiastically embarked on a hands-on slice of the game during Gamescom. Yet while Crimson Desert teems with dangerous, mythical threats, my fiercest opponent reared its head on a systems level.

Crimson Desert unfolds on the vast continent of Pywel and puts players in the bloodstained shoes of brooding mercenary Kliff. A band of fellow swords-for-hire accompanies Kilff on his mission to save this beleaguered land, though I didn’t see much of it in the Gamescom demo, which focused on melee action via four selectable boss fights.

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GamesRadar thinks Crimson Desert is a mix between Dragon's Dogma 2 and The Witcher 3:

Crimson Desert is Dragon's Dogma 2 meets The Witcher 3

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GameSpot checked out Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert Boss Gameplay Is Looking Absolutely Stunning - 10 NEW DETAILS

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Couchpotato spotted three Crimson Desert gameplay videos:

Queen Stoneback Crab Boss Battle Gameplay | gamescom 2024

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Staglord Boss Battle Gameplay | gamescom 2024

Couchpotato spotted a gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert - White Horn Boss Battle Gameplay | gamescom 2024

Gematsu reports that a demo will be available for Crimson Desert at the Gamescom 2024.

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Dsogaming reports that the open-world action adventure Crimson Desert has been delayed until 2025.

MAHak spotted a gameplay video for the action RPG Crimson Desert:

Crimson Desert – Official Gameplay Trailer | gamescom ONL 2023