Publisher and developer Pearl Abyss debuted the Crimson Desert gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2020, stirring anticipation among fans. The game’s stunning landscapes, intricate visuals, and impactful combat have all sparked curiosity about its release date among both new and seasoned followers of the genre.
However, much like its anticipated release date, the exact nature of Crimson Desert remains enigmatic. Currently defined as an “open world action-adventure,” the extent of its multiplayer component remains to be seen. It’s uncertain whether we can expect another MMO from the developer of Black Desert Online.
From the look of things, further clarity about the game will only come closer to its launch date, meaning we’ll have to patiently await more information.
Crimson Desert Release Date
Initially scheduled for a winter 2021 release, Crimson Desert’s launch was poised to delight many gamers during the holiday season. However, the developers opted to postpone the release without specifying a new tentative launch date.
“We are currently hard at work developing Crimson Desert, which is rapidly evolving with new adventures and exciting experiences. However, we have decided that we need to dedicate more time to adding new ideas for an even deeper, more enriching game,” reads a tweet from July 2021.
“Therefore, in order to create the best possible experience, all the while ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved in delivering the game, we have decided to delay Crimson Desert’s release. We will provide an updated schedule in the future.”
Pearl Abyss announced on August 17, 2023 that Crimson Desert is set to make an appearance at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live (ONL) on August 22. This showcase unveiled new gameplay footage, giving viewers a fresh look at the eagerly awaited title.
You can now see the Gameplay trailer embedded below, but unfortunately, no release date was confirmed.
- Crimson Desert release date: No sooner than Q2 2025
As we enter 2023’s fourth quarter still lacking a timeframe for Crimson Desert’s release date, it would be safe to assume that the game will no longer come out this year. We got another brief update just at the end of 2023, confirming that the title won’t be released until Q2 2025, so there’s an even longer wait ahead of us.
“The launch timing of ‘Red Desert’ (Crimson Desert) has been netted forward by one year to Q2 2025 from Q2 2024” said Pearl Abyss in a statement to its shareholders. “In conjunction with the Red Desert launch delay, we have also mechanically adjusted our estimates for the multiplayer launch of Demon’s Den (DokeV) and Red Desert by one year”. Special thanks to DeepL for providing the translation from Korean.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that we’ll hear official news on the matter soon, and will update this article when we learn new details.
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