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Preload Times and How to Pre-Download
Crimson Desert is available for preload on March 17, 2026, at 10:00 PM UTC Learn more about the details of the game's preload availability, how to pre-download it, and information regarding the game's file size.

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Crimson Desert Preload Time

Preload on March 17, 2026

Crimson Desert Preload Countdown
(Until March 17, 6PM ET | 3PM PT)

Crimson Desert will be pre-loadable on 6PM ET / 3PM PT on March 17, 2026 (10PM UTC). for Playstation 5, ahead of its worldwide release 48 hours later on March 19.

Preload availability for Xbox Series X/S and PC has yet to be officially announced, but digital preloads typically open around 48 hours before launch, so similar timing can be expected for these platforms. Since Mac does not currently have a pre-order option, a preload for this platform is unlikely.

Preload Release for Playstation 5

Region Local Release Time
Auckland, New Zealand 11:00 AM, March 18
(UTC+13)
Sydney, Australia 09:00 AM, March 18
(UTC+11)
Tokyo, Japan
Seoul, Korea		 07:00 AM, March 18
(UTC+9)
Beijing, China
Hong Kong
Philippines		 06:00 AM, March 18
(UTC+8)
New Delhi, India 03:30 AM, March 18
(UTC+5:30)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 01:00 AM, March 18
(UTC+3)
Berlin, Germany
Paris, France		 11:00 PM, March 17
(UTC+1)
London, United Kingdom 10:00 PM, March 17
(UTC)
São Paulo, Brazil 07:00 PM, March 17
(UTC-3)
New York, United States
Quebec City, Canada		 06:00 PM, March 17
(UTC-4)
Chicago, United States 05:00 PM, March 17
(UTC-4)
Mexico City 04:00 PM, March 17
(UTC-6)
Los Angeles, United States 03:00 PM, March 17
(UTC-7)

Release Time and Countdown

How to Pre-Download Crimson Desert

Pre-Order the Game for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

To pre-download Crimson Desert, you’ll need to pre-order the game ahead of its March 19, 2026 release date for Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Epic Games. Mac does not currently have a pre-order option.

Once you pre-order, the game will be available to download roughly 48 hours before launch, though exact availability may vary slightly by platform.

Pre-Order Guide and All Pre-Order Bonuses

Crimson Desert File Size

Needs 135 GB for PC and Mac

Platforms Required Storage Space
PC / Mac 135 GB
PS5 TBD
Xbox Series X/S TBD

Crimson Desert generally requires 135 GB of available space to download and play on both PC and Mac. Although the file size on the PS5 and Xbox is speculated to match, there is no information regarding its specific size at the moment.

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Is It a Sequel to Black Desert? Is It Free to Play?
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