At this time’s State of Play marks an thrilling milestone for us as we lastly shared the discharge date of our much-anticipated title, Crimson Desert – March 19, 2026 – and pre-orders are stay now.
Alongside the announcement, we unveiled a brand-new trailer.
Beforehand, we’ve provided glimpses of Crimson Desert’s gameplay and content material, sparking fairly a little bit of curiosity within the sport’s freeform fight system and thrilling boss battles. This new trailer shifts the main target to the center of the journey—the story and motivations of Kliff, Crimson Desert’s major protagonist, who you’ll information as you discover the huge continent of Pywel.
Kliff units out to reunite his scattered Graymane companions and, in doing so, rally the various forces of Pywel in opposition to the evil that threatens the world.
However his path will probably be something however simple. Merely believing in the correct course won’t be sufficient—true energy will solely be solid by discovering who you actually are.
Who’re these gathering their energy to face in opposition to the evil? And what’s the evil that has been hidden till now?
That is the story of Kliff and his fellow Greymane companions, standing united in opposition to the forces that search to tear their world aside. Their journey will lead them by enigmatic locations and towards the secrets and techniques of the powers that lies hidden throughout Pywel.
Each step will take a look at Kliff’s resolve—however he won’t stroll it alone. With the steerage of trusted allies, sensible mentors, and steadfast advisors, Kliff will unlock new talents to satisfy the challenges forward.
From historical mysterious beings to the rise of superior applied sciences, Kliff’s destiny will probably be formed by the alternatives he—and also you—make.
The scenes of this trailer had been captured on PlayStation 5 Professional, showcasing the gorgeous visuals and efficiency you possibly can anticipate at launch.
The journey you’ll embark on in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. You’ll observe Kliff’s journey throughout a various panorama—bustling cities, frozen tundra, scorching deserts, rolling grasslands, and dense forests. Alongside the best way, you’ll encounter the cultures and powers that form this world, forging alliances or resolving conflicts. Typically you’ll meet new companions, different instances you’ll merely be fulfilling contracts.
The world of Crimson Desert is alive with journey. Missions, quests, and puzzles wait in each nook. You’ll discover numerous methods to discover—from gliding excessive above the land to scaling sheer cliffs. And naturally, you possibly can’t neglect concerning the trusted horses you’ll be driving with, and lots of different mounts that you simply’ll use–even mighty dragons.
And on the core of Crimson Desert is the dynamic and intense fight that may get your coronary heart racing. With freeform controls and a big selection of weapons, you possibly can create inventive combos that fit your model and exploit your enemies’ weaknesses.
Past fight, Pywel gives a wealth of different content material, resembling cooking, mining, gathering, fishing, and crafting, all meant to counterpoint your expertise of this world.
Discover the huge and delightful Pywel continent and uncover these new adventures and tales.
Out there on PlayStation 5
On PlayStation 5, you possibly can absolutely immerse your self in Crimson Desert due to quicker loading speeds, enhanced graphics, 3D audio, and DualSense haptic suggestions. You’ll have the ability to vividly really feel the heft of wielding a weapon, the shaking of the impression of your horse’s hooves, and even the motion of the wind.
Our objective has all the time been to create not only a sport, however a residing world you possibly can actually immerse your self in and expertise. Between now and launch, we’ll be dedicating our efforts to the ultimate touches, guaranteeing Crimson Desert arrives as polished and unforgettable as doable. With the discharge date set and pre-orders now open, the countdown has formally begun.
Unique pre-order objects and deluxe pack
Crimson Desert will probably be releasing on March 19, 2026, and you may pre-order now on PlayStation Retailer. Gamers who pre-order will obtain the unique pre-order in-game merchandise, the Khaled Protect, and PS5 pre-order unique objects, the Grotevant Plate Set (Helm, Armor, Cloak, Gloves, Boots). The Deluxe Version consists of the Kairos Plate Set (Helm, Armor, Cloak, Gloves, Boots), Exclaire set in your steed (Champron, Barding, Saddle, Stirrups) and a Balgran Protect.
On March 19, 2026, the gates to Pywel will open—and your journey will start. We’ll see you in Pywel!
