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A week from its release date, Crimson Desert swallows some Denuvo DRM

Well, a week out from the gargantuan merging of MMO and RPG bits' release, we finally know what Crimson Desert is. It's a game that's just slurped down some Denuvo DRM (. Yep, the shonky enormity of exploding slippage whose devs reckon they announced it too early has been fed some anti-tamper software at the last minute.


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Launch FAQ

[p]With Crimson Desert’s launch just around the corner, here’s a list of frequently asked questions you might need answers to before taking your first step in Pywel. [/p][p] [/p][h3]What time does Crimson Desert launch? Can I pre-load the game?[/h3][p]Crimson Desert launches simultaneously worldwide across all platforms on March 19, 15:00 PT / March 19, 22:00 GMT / March 20, 7:00 KST.[/p][p] [/p][p]Pre-load for Crimson Desert will open March 17, 15:00 PT / March 17, 22:00 GMT / March 18, 7:00 KST for PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store and Steam.[/p][p] [/p][p]Check the global release and pre-load times below.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]PLATFORM & SYSTEM[/p][h3]What platforms is Crimson Desert available on?[/h3][p]Crimson Desert is currently available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam (PC & Mac), Epic Games Store, Mac App Store, and GeForce NOW.[/p][p] [/p][h3]What are Crimson Desert’s PC, console, and Mac performance specifications and system requirements?[/h3][p]Information about Crimson Desert’s console, PC, and Mac performance and hardware specifications can be found in the Performance Specs notice \[LINK].[/p][p]Please make sure your PC and Mac components meet or exceed the minimum requirements.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Does Crimson Desert support performance-enhancing technologies?[/h3][p]Crimson Desert supports FSR 3/4 and DLSS 4/4.5 on PC, Upgraded PSSR for PS5 Pro, and FSR 3 for the PS5 base model and Xbox Series X|S.[/p][p]It also features support for AMD FSR Ray Regeneration and NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction on PC Version.[/p][p]Please note that frame generation (FSR, DLSS and MetalFX) is only supported on PC/Mac.[/p][p]Additionally, Crimson Desert supports MetalFX Upscaler, Frame Generation, and Denoiser on Mac.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Does Crimson Desert require an internet connection to play?[/h3][p]Players will need an internet connection to complete the initial setup (day 1 patch) and ensure they have the latest version of the game.[/p][p]Once installation is complete, the game can be enjoyed offline.[/p][p]We’re also committed to continually improving performance and enhancing the overall experience through future updates and patches. An internet connection will be required to download these updates beyond the initial setup.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Does Crimson Desert support cross-save between different platforms?[/h3][p]No, cross-save is not available for Crimson Desert.[/p][p] [/p][h3]What controllers are supported on the PC version?[/h3][p]Crimson Desert features support for Xbox controllers and the DualSense controller (USB only).[/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][p]FEATURES[/p][h3]What languages is Crimson Desert available in?[/h3][p]The game interface and subtitles are supported in 14 languages:[/p][p]English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil) and Turkish.[/p][p]Full voiceover is available in English, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.[/p][p] [/p][p]Please note that physical editions purchased outside of the Asia region do not support Traditional or Simplified Chinese.[/p][p]Digital versions support all languages regardless of the purchase region. [/p][hr][/hr][p]GAME EDITIONS AND BONUS ITEMS[/p][h3]What are the Crimson Desert editions?[/h3][p]You can find all the details about available Crimson Desert packages on our website \[LINK].[/p][p] [/p][h3]I purchased the Standard Edition. Can I upgrade to Deluxe or Collector’s Edition?[/h3][p]There is no dedicated upgrade option.[/p][p]However, if you wish to obtain the bonus items included in the Deluxe Edition, the Deluxe Pack (which includes the Balgran Shield, Kairos Plate Set, and Exclaire Horse Tack Set) will be available for separate purchase after Crimson Desert launches on March 19th.[/p][p]It will only be available to players who already own the full game.[/p][p]The Ultimate Pack included in the Collector’s Edition is not available for separate purchase.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Are there any differences between the digital and physical versions of the game?[/h3][p]There is no difference in in-game content between the digital and physical retail versions.[/p][p]However, physical goods and extras, such as SteelBooks, photo cards, etc., are only available with a physical edition purchase.[/p][p]Please refer to our official website and related notices for detailed information.[/p][p] [/p]

Global Release Time and Pre-load Notice

[p]It’s almost time![/p][p]Crimson Desert launches simultaneously worldwide on all platforms next week.[/p][p]And if you’ve pre-ordered Crimson Desert on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store,[/p][p]Microsoft Store, or Steam,  you’ll be able to pre-load the game[/p][p]starting 48 hours before launch on those platforms.[/p][p][/p][p]Check the specific pre-load and release dates and times for your time zone below. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Crimson Desert PC specs don't keep resolution and framerate targets a secret, and they don't use upscaling for everything either

Crimson Desert is a little over one week away from release, and developer Pearl Abyss has delivered the official, final list of specs for the game. The twist is that the specs not only include useful information for PC players, they also cover similarly relevant details for console players, who traditionally don’t get mentioned in those reveals.

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It's not a mirage, Crimson Desert's system requirements are here, and don't seem half bad


The everything but the kitchen sink RPG Crimson Desert is finally out in a little over a week, but those of us in the realm of personal computers have been left wondering what it is exactly we'll need to run the thing (I'm sure those flashy particle effects take their toll). Well, wonder no longer, intrepid Crimson Deserter, Pearly Abyss have released the PC specs you'll need to be sporting to get this thing running.

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