Crimson Desert News

Pearl Abyss announced today that Crimson Desert will have a physical release, with PLAION as its global physical distributor.

For those looking forward to the upcoming follow-up from the creators of Black Desert Online, a physical release is on the horizon. Pearl Abyss announced today that Crimson Desert will have a physical release, with PLAION as its global physical distributor. This partnership combines Pearl Abyss’ global presence and PLAION’s experienced local territory teams to bring a physical edition of Pearl Abyss’ new IP to audiences worldwide when it launches in the first quarter of 2026. 

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal world of Pywel. Players follow Kliff, leader of the Greymanes—a band of battle-hardened mercenaries—who must fight to save Pywel from an impending catastrophe. As they explore the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable... Read more

[h3]We're thrilled to announce that Crimson Desert has been nominated for the following categories at the 2025 gamescom Awards![/h3][h3] [/h3]

• [p]Best Visuals [/p]

• [p]Most Epic [/p]

• [p]Best Microsoft Xbox Game [/p]

• [p]Best Sony PlayStation Game [/p]

[p][/p][h3]It is an incredible honor to be nominated, and it would not have been possible without our amazing community. As always, thank you for being part of this adventure with us. [/h3][p][/p][h3]If you’d like to support us, you can cast your vote in the categories Crimson Desert has been nominated for through the link below.[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Vote here: \[Link] [/p]

• [p]Voting period: (Wed) August 20, 00:00 ~ (Thur) August 21, 05:00 (PDT)[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Thank you for your vote and your continued support, and see you soon in Pywel at gamescom! [/h3]

[h3]From Cologne to Seattle, Crimson Desert will first be at gamescom and then heading right over to PAX West this August! [/h3][h3] [/h3][h3]If you're planning on attending, make sure to visit the Pearl Abyss booth and play the new public hands-on demo. Experience a part of the Crimson Desert story where you'll be joining Kliff as he arrives on the battlefields of Calphade in search of one of his Greymane comrades. [/h3][h3] [/h3][h3]We can't wait to see you there![/h3][p][/p][h2]Gamescom 2025 Details [/h2][h3]Schedule:[/h3]

- August 20, 2025 (Wed) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (CEST) 
- August 21, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (CEST) 
- August 22, 2025 (Fri) 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (CEST) 
- August 23, 2025 (Sat) 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (CEST) 
- August 24, 2025 (Sun) 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (CEST)

[p]* Please refer to the \[official gamescom website] for a more detailed explanation of this year's event schedule. [/p][p] [/p][h3]Booth Info:[/h3][p]Find the Crimson Desert booth at Hall 06.1 : Stand B041 - A040 in the Koelnmesse, Cologne. [/p][p][/p][p]* Due to the game's content, you must be 18 or older to enter the booth. Therefore, you must be wearing the appropriate gamescom wristband indicating that you are 18 or older to enter. [/p][p][/p][h2]PAX West 2025 Details [/h2][h3]Schedule:[/h3]

- August 29, 2025 (Fri) - September 1, 2025 (Mon) 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PDT) 

[p][/p][h3]Booth Info:[/h3][p]Crimson Desert will be at Booth 1909 in the Seattle Convention Center (Arch Building). [/p][p][/p]

Here begins the saga of Pywel, a continent swept by war for unprecedented power.
Join Kliff and the Greymanes on their epic journey when Crimson Desert comes to Steam in late 2025.

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[h2]2025 Game Developers Conference Recap[/h2]

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(Footage in the above video was captured in-engine and may differ from the final game.)
[h3]Behind closed doors at this year's GDC, we revealed a peek into the engine behind Crimson Desert - Pearl Abyss’ in-house BlackSpace Engine. Here are just a few of the details the engine makes possible in-game to breathe life into the land of Pywel![/h3]
[h3]Watch those details come to life. Seeing is believing as they say.[/h3]




[h3]Immersive Details Both Big and Small[/h3]
Shallow Water Feature

The BlackSpace Engine steps up the realism in water flow and tides by simulating collision with the environment through the Shallow Water feature. 

Volumetric Fog with Fluid Simulation

Volumetric fog with fluid simulation adds an eerie touch to this environment as the fog reacts to every step, hop, and roll.

Timelapse (Atmospheric Scattering)

Good morning, afternoon, evening, and night! The day and night cycle running in tune with real-time lighting and detailed atmospheric scattering brings another layer of realism to the world.

GPU-based Cloth and Hair Simulation

Any way the wind blows, cloth and hair will flutter and sway in a natural and familiar way. 

Raytracing

The engine's real-time lighting calculations enable realistic looking surroundings with Raytracing off but enhance your surroundings even further with Raytracing on. 

 
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