

Release
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Critic score
86/100
Platform families
4
Editorial overview
What it is
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store.
The premise
A devastating ambush in the deep of night by their sworn enemies the Black Bears leaves members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across the continent. Kliff – having lost his Greymane comrades, his family in all but name – is determined to reunite with the survivors, rebuild the fallen Greymanes, and reclaim what was lost. But on a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound, and mysterious factions are uncovered, Kliff will come to realize that an unprecedented threat and a destiny greater than he imagined await him.
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Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Open world
Languages
14 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Announcement Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Dev Diary
Trailer
Trailer
Release Date Trailer
Trailer
Dev Diary
Gameplay Video
Features Overview #1
Features Overview #3
Features Overview #2
Launch Trailer
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9

PC (Microsoft Windows)

PlayStation 5
Gen 9

Mac
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