Preload Times and How to Pre-Download
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★ Controls | Best Items | What to Do First
☆ Characters: Damiane | Oongka | Kliff
★ Trending: Excavatron | Hornsplitter | Blix
┣ Dragon's Chamber | Azure Moon Labyrinth
┗ Bianca | Strongbox | How to Steal | Pets
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
Crimson Desert Preload is Available!
| Crimson Desert Preload Countdown |
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| Preload is Available! |
Crimson Desert is now available to preload on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam.
Preload Release Time per Region
| 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) |
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 | 150 GB |
| PS5 | 83 GB |
| Xbox Series X/S | 119 GB |
Crimson Desert generally requires 150 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.
System Requirements and Recommended Specs
Crimson Desert Related News
All News and Game Information
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Release Time and Countdown
Updated 3/19/2026
Learn when and where Crimson Desert will be released.
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Gameplay Features and Everything We Know
Updated 3/6/2026
Explore Crimson Desert’s open world, free-form combat, and everything that you can do in this complete gameplay overview.
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Available Platforms and Console Guide
Updated 3/7/2026
Learn more about platform availability and where to buy Crimson Desert.
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All Edition Differences
Updated 3/7/2026
Learn the differences between the editions, the bonuses they include, and which one to pick.
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Collector's Edition Items and Where to Buy
Updated 3/7/2026
Check where to buy and what else comes in this limited-edition bundle.
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System Requirements and Recommended Specs
Updated 3/11/2026
Learn the minimum and recommended specifications to run Crimson Desert.
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Pre-Order Bonuses
Updated 3/21/2026
Check out all the pre-order bonuses and how to pre-order them in this guide.
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Preload Times and How to Pre-Download
Updated 3/17/2026
Learn more about the game's preload availability and how to pre-download it.
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Twitch Drops Rewards and How to Claim
Updated 3/19/2026
Learn about the Twitch Drop Event and its rewards!
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