Pearl Abyss said on the 25th that it will launch its new title "Crimson Desert" worldwide on Mar. 19, 2026 (North America local time).
The news was revealed during Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) online showcase "State of Play." Preorders begin Sept. 25 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Apple Mac.
The preorder packages consist of ▲ Collector's Edition (physical limited) ▲ Deluxe Edition ▲ Standard Edition. The Collector's Edition includes three exclusive weapons and both physical and digital items such as a diorama, while the Deluxe Edition provides goods including a steelbook, a map, and a developer letter. All editions (excluding Mac) offer the preorder bonus "Khaled Shield" and a PlayStation 5–exclusive bonus "Grotevant Plate Set."
Prices are $69.99 for the digital Standard Edition and $79.99 for the Deluxe Edition, while the physical Standard Edition is $69.99, the Deluxe Edition is $89.99, and the Collector's Edition is $279.99.
"Crimson Desert" is an open-world action-adventure game set on the continent of Pywel that follows the journey of protagonist Kliff and his companions.