Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

Pearl Abyss

activeReleased Mar 19, 2026steam

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Year 1

Mar 19, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026

245 changes

An upcoming DLC was announced on June 2, 2026, marking a significant addition to Crimson Desert. The game also introduced several new mounts, including the Wyvern and Kuku Bird Chick, along with a range of new features and system improvements. Players can now engage in boss rematches and utilize new extraction mechanics for materials.

  • New Mounts: Players gained access to the Wyvern and Kuku Bird Chick, which can grow and be registered as special mounts.
  • Introduction of Special Mounts: Bears, Boars, Wolves, and other animals can now be registered as special mounts after gaining their trust.
  • New Features:
    • The Rematch Feature allows players to challenge any boss again to test their skills.
    • The Extraction Feature enables recovery of materials used in equipment enhancement by interacting with smithies.
  • New Skills and Mechanics:
    • Patch 1.03.00 added new open-world skills for characters Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka.
    • The game introduced a new tool slot for equipment, allowing players to equip tools like axes and mallets.
  • Gameplay Adjustments: Patch 1.01.00 reworked movement handling and adjusted early-game combat and stamina costs to improve player experience.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: The game saw enhancements in inventory sorting, improved interaction controls, and the introduction of a cross-save feature for sharing save files across platforms.