Crimson Desert: Platforms, story, gameplay details, trailers, more

Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert is set to break the boundaries of an open-world RPG, so here’s everything you need to know about it, including the release date, platforms, gameplay details, trailers, and more.

The gaming world can never have too many RPG titles, as it’s one of the most popular genres. Crimson Desert is a new action RPG title being developed by Pearl Abyss, the studio behind the popular Black Desert.

Crimson Desert is set to take the franchise and RPG genre to the next level, offering an immensely detailed and abundant experience, with a vast amount of content to uncover.

For those interested in this upcoming RPG title, here’s everything you need to know about Crimson Desert.

• Crimson Desert release date
• Crimson Desert platforms
• Crimson Desert story & gameplay details
• Crimson Desert trailers

Does Crimson Desert have a release date?

Crimson Desert is yet to receive a release date and the devs have not yet provided a release window for the title either.

That said, speculation and the footage seen at Gamescom in August 2023 would suggest that the title is set for a 2024 release. As soon as more information regarding a release date for Crimson Desert is revealed, we’ll be sure to update you, so stay tuned.

Crimson Desert platforms

Crimson Desert will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Pearl Abyss are aiming to release Crimson Desert on all of these platforms, but if anything changes we’ll update this section with new information.

This is a pretty ambitious effort, especially considering how big the game is supposed to be.

Crimson Desert story & gameplay details

Story

According to the Crimson Desert website, the game’s story sees players entering a “war-torn realm of medieval fantasy, where allegiances are tested and heroes are made.”

You will play as the main character, Macduff, a mercenary who is attempting to band other mercenaries together under his leadership to take power. The lands of Pywel are experiencing a power vacuum after the King of Demeniss has been left in a coma, giving Macduff an opportunity to assemble a team to take the thrown.

As Macduff, you will make your way across the lands of Pywel, meeting and gaining the trust of mercenaries to fight under your banner. Watch out for rival factions and mythical creatures such as Dragons as you pass through the varying lands.

Gameplay

When it comes to gameplay, players can expect melee and ranged combat with some elements of magic. In this medieval fantasy title, expect traditional weapons such as swords and a bow and arrow, as well as a trusty steed to take you across the open world.

You will fight varying enemy types, from rival human factions to mythical creatures. You can also expect RPG elements such as fishing, looting, crafting, and taming animals. There are also various modes of transport such as horse and carriage and even a hot air balloon.

Crimson Desert trailers

Three years ago, South Korean developers Pearl Abyss released the official reveal trailer for Crimson Desert, which gave fans their first taste of what the game will offer. This trailer showed off some of the environments and interactions between the game’s characters.

At Gamescom 2023, players got the official gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert, showing extended footage of what players can expect in terms of gameplay, showing off the combat, exploration, and more.

Well, there you have it, that’s everything we know about Crimson Desert so far. As more information regarding the release is revealed, we’ll be sure to update this article so stay tuned.

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