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What changed in Crimson Desert in 2025

5 updates · 1 main milestone · May 8, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025

  1. 1 event
    Pre-orders gained Black Desert crossover rewardsother

    Pearl Abyss attached limited Black Desert items to Crimson Desert pre-orders.

    Steam
  2. 2 events
    Pre-purchases opened with platform-specific bonusesother

    Pre-orders included the Khaled Shield bonus and a PlayStation-exclusive Grotevant Plate Set.

    Steam
    Crimson Desert launch date set for March 19, 2026otherMilestone

    Pearl Abyss revealed the final worldwide release date and opened pre-purchases.

    Steam
  3. 1 event
    Public hands-on demo announced for gamescom and PAX West 2025other

    Pearl Abyss scheduled a playable story demo for gamescom 2025 and PAX West 2025.

    Steam
  4. 1 event
    Playable showcase announced for PAX East 2025other

    Pearl Abyss confirmed Crimson Desert would appear at PAX East 2025 as an early public showcase.

    Steam