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Crimson Desert is a single-player open-world action-adventure game developed and published by Pearl Abyss! Read on to learn about its release date, its target platforms, and its announcement history.
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Crimson Desert Release Date and Time
Releasing on March 19, 2026
Crimson Desert is set to be released on March 19, 2026 for PC (Steam), Mac (Apple Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Is Crimson Desert on Xbox Game Pass?
It has yet to be confirmed if the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Is Crimson Desert on PS Plus?
It has yet to be determined whether the game will be added to the PS Plus library.
Is Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch Online?
It is unclear whether Crimson Desert will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online library as it is not listed as an available platform.
Announcement History
January 9, 2026
Crimson Desert developers Abyss Pearl make an appearance at the New Game+ Showcase at the start of 2026. With the release date nearing, the team reveals more details on the expansive medieval world and claims that the map will be larger than Skyrim or RDR2.
Release Date Revealed in PlayStation State of Play September 2025
Crimson Desert's release date was revealed during PlayStation State of Play September 2025. The game is set to launch on March 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
August 19, 2024
Another year passes since its last appearance, Crimson Desert takes the spotlight once more during gamescom in 2024 to present a slew of boss battle footage, showing off the progress the game has received over the years.
August 23, 2023
Three years since its last appearance, Crimson Desert once again pops out, this time in gamescom ONL 2023, to present updated official gameplay footage of the working title.
December 11, 2020
After over a year of silence since its reveal, Crimson Desert graces the stage on the Game Awards 2020 to reveal gameplay footage for the first time.
November 14, 2019
Crimson Desert was first unveiled in November 2019 by the developers of the acclaimed MMO Black Desert, showcasing a new single-player open-world action-adventure game with gritty, grounded, but fantastical combat.
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