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Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

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Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

Crimson Desert will be available on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Mac. Learn more about platform availability and where to buy Crimson Desert.

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Crimson Desert Available Platforms

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✔ PlayStation 5
✔ Xbox Series X|S
✔ PC
✔ Mac		 ✖ Nintendo Switch
✖ Nintendo Switch 2
✖ PlayStation 4
✖ Xbox One

Crimson Desert launches on March 19, 2026, at 10:00 PM UTC for Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Mac. It will not be available on Playstation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, and there has been no announcement regarding a release on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Can Be Availed on Multiple PC Platforms

Platform Store Price
PC Steam • $69.99 (Standard)
• $79.99 (Digital Deluxe)
• $89.99 (Physical Deluxe)
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Crimson Desert is available on all PC platforms, with digital copies available worldwide and physical discs in certain regions. The Standard Edition costs $69.99, the Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $79.99, and the Physical Deluxe Edition at $89.99.

Is Crimson Desert Steam Deck Compatible?

Mac Version Available on Apple App Store

Apple App Store

Crimson Desert will be available for Mac on the App Store for $69.99 and will only be offered in the Digital Standard Edition.

PS5 Version Available on PlayStation Store

Playstation Store

Crimson Desert is available for pre-order on the Playstation Store for Playstation 5. The Standard Edition costs $69.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs $79.99.

Xbox Series X/S Version Available on Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store

Crimson Desert is available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X/S. The Standard Edition costs $69.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs $79.99.

Will Crimson Desert Release on Game Pass?

Is Crimson Desert on Mobile?

Not Available on Mobile

Crimson Desert is currently designed exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Mac, with no mobile version announced for release. While Pearl Abyss previously developed Black Desert Mobile, Crimson Desert has not been confirmed for iOS or Android platforms.

Is Crimson Desert Available on PS4?

Will Not Release on PS4

Crimson Desert will not be available on the PS4 due to the technical demands of the BlackSpace Engine used to create the dynamic world of the game. It is set to launch on next-gen consoles, such as the PS5 and Xbox X|S.

Is Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch?

Not Available on Switch and Unconfirmed for Switch 2

Crimson Desert is not on Switch, and a Switch 2 version remains unconfirmed. The game requires the advanced power of the BlackSpace Engine, which exceeds the original Switch's capabilities. Consequently, Pearl Abyss has provided no official word regarding a release on the next-generation Nintendo console.

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