Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert DLC 1 May Go Maritime, as New Islands and Underwater Reworks Hint at Naval Gameplay
Following the game's release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Pearl Abyss is working on a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, which will show how much the system can handle the Blackspace Engine that makes it so different from games powered by Unreal Engine 5, and a DLC expansion....
Wccftech
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on the amount of animal killing, fixes traders going on a wander, and a fair bit more. Read the full story on PCGamesN: The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
Steam NewsThe latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on animal cruelty, finally
The latest Crimson Desert patch cuts down on the amount of animal killing, fixes traders going on a wander, and a fair bit more.
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Beast of Reincarnation NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR Frame Generation Support Will Come Soon, While 2nd Patch Delivers More Community Requests
Shortly after Beast of Reincarnation's release earlier this month on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, Game Freak and Fictions vowed to fix the game's biggest shortcomings. Following the weekly patch release schedule established by Pearl Abyss with Crimson Desert, a second patch...
WccftechCrimson Desert Patch Adds Quests to Knowledge Tab, Finally Lets You Research With Camp Funds
You can now sort through different categories, including Archive Records and Research Quests, directly from the Knowledge tab.
GamingBoltCrimson Desert Patch 1.18.00 Released & Detailed
Pearl Abyss has released Title Update 1.18.00 for Crimson Desert and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. Patch 1.18.00 makes several changes and fixes. Research now uses camp funds instead of silver. The patch also adds Quests as a new knowledge...
DSO GamingCrimson Desert Update 1.18.00 Adds Quest Knowledge, New Lock-On Camera Options, and Numerous Bug Fixes
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 1.18.00, implementing bug fixes and stability improvements. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Main Improvements Content Added “Quests” as a new knowledge category. The new category consits of 8 sub-categories: Main...
Noisy Pixel
Crimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update For August 2026
The latest update for Crimson Desert arrives, making a ton of improvements and bug fixes, while also adding some new content for fans to check out as well. Pearl Abyss has stayed very busy months after Crimson Desert originally launched, showcasing an impressive amount of support by releasing...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Releases Brand-New Update For August 2026
Pearl Abyss releases another big update for Crimson Desert, fixing bugs and improving more pain points, while also adding a new knowledge category.
Game Rant
Less Than 10% of Crimson Desert Players Have Beaten the Game
It appears that only 9.7% of players on Steam have completed the story of Crimson Desert so far, despite the game being out for almost five months. Things aren't that different when it comes to Crimson Desert statistics on Xbox and PlayStation, with players on both platforms seemingly spending...
Steam NewsLess Than 10% of Crimson Desert Players Have Beaten the Game
Months after its release, Crimson Desert players still don't seem that interested in completing the story, with less than 10% having beaten the game.
Game Rant
Первое крупное дополнение для Crimson Desert выйдет до конца года, версия для Nintendo Switch 2 на подходе
Первое крупное дополнение для ролевой игры Crimson Desert поступит в продажу до конца текущего года. Представить новый контент разработчики из Pearl Abyss намерены в третьем квартале — то есть не позднее конца сентября.
Steam News
Pearl Abyss Q2 2026: Crimson Desert tapers off, Black Desert flattens, DokeV eyes 2028
As we noted last quarter, Pearl Abyss has shifted over to doing just earnings letters, not investor calls, and that pattern has continued into Q2 2026. And readers will recall that in Q1, Pearl Abyss was riding high on the launch of Crimson Desert, a game that was once an MMO but was downgraded...
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Crimson Desert studio allocates more staff to DokeV, the open-world creature collecting game announced in 2019
Pearl Abyss says it’s starting to allocate more staff to work on DokeV, the open-world creature-collecting game it announced seven years ago. DokeV was announced during a Pearl Abyss Connect presentation back in November 2019, during which it also showed a reveal trailer for Crimson Desert. After...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert studio allocates more staff to DokeV, the open-world creature collecting game announced in 2019
The colourful adventure game is now set for the end of 2028
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Pearl Abyss Is Shifting Personnel from Crimson Desert to DokeV, Planning Demos Next Year and a Launch in 2H 2028
While developer Pearl Abyss is certainly very happy about the commercial success of Crimson Desert and has further plans for it, including an imminent DLC and a Nintendo Switch 2 port, the studio has also begun shifting personnel to DokeV, its next big release. In the Pearl Abyss Q2 2026 Q&A, the...
Wccftech
Crimson Desert's Switch 2 port could launch in the first half of 2027, says Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss says the Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert has reached a 'playable baseline.'
ShacknewsCrimson Desert’s Nintendo Switch 2 Version Targets Launch For the First Half of 2027
The chance to take Pywel with us wherever we go, literally, instead of figuratively, is something we’re looking forward to next year.
GamingBolt
Crimson Desert for Switch 2 is targeting the first half of 2027, DLC launch timing to be announced in Q3 2026
Pearl Abyss provides an update on the Crimson Desert Switch 2 port and DLC.
Steam News
Crimson Desert Is Coming To Switch 2 In 2027, While Pearl Abyss Is Open To DLC, Multiplayer And Sequels
Crimson Desert is not stopping with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pearl Abyss has officially confirmed in its latest
Steam NewsNew Trailers for The Sinking City 2, Crimson Desert, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and More
A new set of trailers has been released today. As such, I’ve decided to share them in one big article. So, below you can find the latest trailers for The Sinking City 2, Crimson Desert, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, 1666: Amsterdam, and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition. …...
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Crimson Desert DLC on Track for 2026 Release as Dev Ponders Multiplayer Modes
"Significant potential for expansion". As Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss stated a couple of months back, a major DLC is currently in the works — and now we've got confirmation that it's targeting a release before the end of the year. Said confirmation comes courtesy of the company's latest...
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One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned to come out on Switch 2 in 2027. In fact, the developer behind the huge hit--which has sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S--has a rough release window sometime between January and June. The open-world action game...
GameSpotCrimson Desert Trailer Celebrates All the New Features and Content Added Since Launch
With 17 major patches and numerous hotfixes in between, Pearl Abyss's breakout action RPG has come a long way in five months.
GamingBolt
Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert is coming to Switch 2
After previously teasing plans for a Switch 2 version, Pearl Abyss has now confirmed that the Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert is well into development. At this stage, the game is running on Switch 2 hardware, but the studio still needs to do plenty of optimisation work before it can release. Pearl...
KitGuru
Crimson Desert Recounts a Massive Year-Long Post-Launch, and A Switch 2 Port is Planned
Developer Pearl Abyss is celebrating the post-launch content added to Crimson Desert by announcing more DLC in Q4 2026, and a Switch 2 port is reportedly planned. Pearl Abyss is celebrating the large amount of content added to Crimson Desert by posting a highlights overview trailer, shining a light...
Steam News
Crimson Desert getting a Switch 2 release, and Pearl Abyss sees "significant potential" for multiplayer, with "live service operation models" mentioned
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has confirmed a Switch 2 version of the game will be released, and given a rough timeframe for it, and said it sees "significant potential" for multiplayer in the single-player open-world fantasy game. Read more
Eurogamer
Crimson Desert has done so well it'll be getting a DLC this year, with more details coming sooner than I expected given Pearl Abyss' breakneck pace
Pearl Abyss' new darling is getting more special treatment.
PC GamerCrimson Desert for Switch 2 is targeting the first half of 2027, DLC launch timing to be announced in Q3 2026
Pearl Abyss provides an update on the Crimson Desert Switch 2 port and DLC.
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Update Highlights
Fellow Greymanes, Thank you for your incredible support and enthusiasm since the launch of Crimson Desert. Over the past few months, we have released several updates for the game that included new content, quality-of-life improvements, and technical refinements, while listening closely to the...
Steam News
Crimson Desert Is "Playable" On Switch 2 And Targeting A 2027 Release
Pearl Abyss has somehow got Crimson Desert to a playable state on Switch 2 and could launch the port in under a year from now.
TheGamerPearl Abyss says Crimson Desert could come to Switch 2 in first half of 2027
Development studio Pearl Abyss has been trying to get Crimson Desert up and running on the Nintendo Switch 2 and have stated that they would only bring the game over to the platform if it was in a satisfactory state. Now the company has said in its earnings letter that they have it up and… Read...
My Nintendo News
Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides
Pearl Abyss reported a weaker second quarter as the initial impact of Crimson Desert's March launch has tapered off. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
Crimson Desert Doubles Down With 2026 DLC and Switch 2 Port, As Pearl Abyss Eyes Further Expansion
Following a long development time, Crimson Desert launched earlier this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, becoming a smashing success despite its by-the-books open-world formula that incorporates elements from other open-world games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Legend of Zelda:...
WccftechA Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert is being planned for the first half of 2027
Pearl Abyss says the game has "reached a playable baseline" on Nintendo's handheld
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Crimson Desert Reveals Switch 2 Release Window, But Performance Concerns Remains
Pearl Abyss gives fans an idea of when they can play Crimson Desert on the go, but will the Switch 2 even be capable?
DualShockers
Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees
Open-world behemoth Crimson Desert has been one of the year's big successes, earning developer Pearl Abyss an estimated $200 million in just two weeks and itself a Very Positive Steam rating based on more than 100,000 reviews at the time of writing. Considerable criticism has been levied against...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees
The open-world RPG has been one of 2026's biggest successes so far
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Dev Comments on Multiplayer and Sequel Plans
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss stated that the company considered the potential for its latest game to receive a multiplayer expansion and a potential sequel in the future. Crimson Desert was released on March 19 after going gold two months ahead of its launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Dev Comments on Multiplayer and Sequel Plans
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss shares its plans for the future of the hit 2026 RPG, bringing up potential sequel and multiplayer plans.
Game Rant
Crimson Desert dev comments on status of Nintendo Switch 2 port, targeting first half of 2027
Pearl Abyss has commented again on the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, providing the most encouraging update we’ve had thus far. In its latest earnings letter, the company said that it’s now “currently playable at a foundational level, and technical evaluations are underway to ensure...
Nintendo Everything
Crimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels
Pearl Abyss has detailed its plans for smash hit action role-playing game Crimson Desert, confirming it is exploring multiplayer modes. Meanwhile, we have a target launch window for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and talk of potential sequels. In the South Korean company’s latest financial letter,...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert DLC Planned to Release This Year, More Details Coming in Q3
Pearl Abyss has "various follow-up strategies planned" for the open-world title, "including DLCs and platform expansions."
GamingBoltCrimson Desert Dev Conducting 'Extensive Research' on Multiplayer Modes, Plots Potential Sequels
Pearl Abyss has detailed its plans for smash hit action role-playing game Crimson Desert, confirming it is exploring multiplayer modes. Meanwhile, we have a target launch window for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and talk of potential sequels.
IGN
‘Crimson Desert’ Dev Finally Reveals DLC Release Window, and It’s Soon
Pearl Abyss' hit action RPG will also come to Nintendo Switch 2 in less than a year
Polygon
"Crimson Desert is not a one-off title": Pearl Abyss is open to "sequel titles," multiplayer expansions, and even more DLC
This crimson desert is turning into a crimson kingdom
GamesRadar
Pokemon-like DokeV is "targeting a launch in the second half of 2028," nearly 10 years after it was revealed by Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss
It's taken a while - a long while - but DokeV, a Pokemon-like monster-collector from Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss, is eyed for release in the next couple of years. The company revealed the potential launch window in its latest earnings report, along with an upbeat report on how development is...
Steam NewsPokemon-like DokeV is "targeting a launch in the second half of 2028," nearly 10 years after it was revealed by Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss
There's a release window for the latent MMO
GamesRadarCrimson Desert DLC is coming "this year" as part of "various follow-up strategies" at Pearl Abyss
Having firmly established itself as one of the biggest games of the year, we've been waiting for official word on Crimson Desert DLC since soon after it launched. Developer Pearl Abyss has been clear that expansions are coming, and now it's provided some broad details about what's coming for the...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert DLC is coming "this year" as part of "various follow-up strategies" at Pearl Abyss
Kliff's playground is expanding
GamesRadar
Crimson Desert Fans Need to Stop Expecting Every Update to Be Massive
As the game settles into more bug fixes and performance improvements, fans may need to realign their expectations with each new patch.
GamingBolt
8 Ways Crimson Desert Makes Open Worlds Feel Less Repetitive Than Ever Before
If the open world genre has gotten you down, here are 8 ways Crimson Desert makes open worlds feel less repetitive than ever before.
DualShockersCrimson Desert Patch 1.17.00 Released & Detailed
Pearl Abyss has released Title Update 1.17.00 for Crimson Desert and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table. From what I can see, Patch 1.17.00 is a small update with a few fixes. It does not bring any major tweaks or changes to the game’s combat …...
DSO Gaming
Crimson Desert Update Finally Addresses One Of Its Most Frustrating Bugs
A new update has arrived for Crimson Desert and while it's a bit smaller than what fans have gotten used to over time, this one fixes one of the more frustrating remaining bugs currently in the game. Pearl Abyss has continued its steady stream of updates for Crimson Desert, releasing nearly every...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Update Finally Addresses One Of Its Most Frustrating Bugs
Pearl Abyss releases another new update for Crimson Desert, finally addressing a bug that has left many players frustrated for months.
Game RantCrimson Desert Update 1.17.00 Fixes Challenge Progress, Map Issues, and Improves Stability
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has been updated to version 1.17.00, implementing bug fixes and stability improvements. You can view the quoted patch notes below: Content Fixed an issue where progress toward the “Desperate Rescue” challenge was not counted correctly. Fixed an issue...
Noisy Pixel
Crimson Desert Fans Rejoice As Devs Finally Address Its Most Frustrating Bug
Although the long-awaited release of Crimson Desert has been met with a wave of positivity from players and critics alike since its launch this year, that hasn't stopped players from noting the wide array of bugs and other technical issues with the experience. While Crimson Desert's developers have...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert Fans Rejoice As Devs Finally Address Its Most Frustrating Bug
If you were waiting for more patches before getting back into Crimson Desert, there is no better time than with its most recent update.
TheGamer
Crimson Desert finally fixes one of its most annoying bugs after weeks of complaints
It may have taken a little while, but Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has finally rectified a niggling problem around how food showed up in your inventory. The latest patch addresses the issue, quelling weeks of unrest from players who were growing weary of the annoyance. The irritation lies...
Steam NewsCrimson Desert finally fixes one of its most annoying bugs after weeks of complaints
Pearl Abyss literally has fans rejoicing
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