Crimson Desert - Preview

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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