The upcoming Pearl Abyss open-world adventure arrives early next year, and you can grab a bonus or two by securing a copy early.
Crimson Desert, the upcoming open-world action RPG from Black Desert creator, Pearl Abyss, got its launch date locked in during Sony’s September 2025 State of Play, and preorders are now available to claim across PC and consoles — with a special extra bonus waiting for PlayStation owners.
We can’t wait to step foot on the vast continent of Pywel and discover what its developers have been cooking.
And can you blame us? Just check out the gameplay and world on show in the clip below and try to tell us you’re not looking forward to exploring this sprawling, thriving world, alive with medieval-style settlements, enticing characters to interact with, and beautiful vistas to soak in.
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows though, and you’ll find yourself drawn into the middle of a war for power and control. The wait will be over before you know it, and we’ve got all the Crimson Desert preorder info you need waiting below.
When is the Crimson Desert release date?
After having to be pushed back from a late-2025 launch, the Crimson Desert release date has been confirmed as March 19, 2026.
Pearl Abyss’s upcoming fantasy adventure is ambitious, to say the least, so delaying the game’s release by a few months in order to avoid a rushed launch is more than understandable. While we wait to jump in, there are a number of videos to watch and pick apart over on the game’s official YouTube channel, including this epic release date reveal:
How to preorder Crimson Desert?
If you want to pick up a Crimson Desert preorder, it’s worth knowing that although the price for the base game has been set at $69.99, you can always use a discounted prepaid gift card to save a bit on the cover price.
Alternatively, we can let you know about any future Crimson Desert deals. All you need to do is use the tabs below to pick your platform, then click the bell icon and select your preferences — we’ll take it from there.
What’s included in the Crimson Desert Deluxe Edition?
Priced just $10 more than the standard release, upgrading to a Crimson Desert Deluxe Edition preorder gets you the Deluxe Pack on top of the base game. Here’s what it included:
- Balgran Shield
- Exclaire Horse Tack Set
- Kairos Plate Set
Are there any Crimson Desert preorder bonuses?
There are a couple of Crimson Desert preorder bonuses, and what you get will depend on the platform you purchase for. All players will receive the Khaled Shield, while the Grotevant Plate Set is an extra that’s exclusive to PlayStation 5 players.
Is Crimson Desert coming to Game Pass or PlayStation Plus?
‘Fraid not. Crimson Desert won’t be on Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch, but we’re always keeping an eye on what games are announced to be coming to both services.
If it’s confirmed to arrive, you can be sure that we’ll cover it on our dedicated Xbox and PlayStation news sections.
Excited to play this open world adventure when it arrives on March 19? What are you planning on playing to keep you going ahead of launch? May we suggest checking out a few of our suggestions:
