After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across the land, players follow Kliff who embarks on a journey to rebuild the Greymanes and reclaim what has been lost. As he traverses across the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

Welcome to the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel.

From the snow-blasted mountains of Kweiden to the verdant expanses of Akapen and the towering ridges scattering the Crimson Desert, this land is a testament to nature's grandeur. Yet, amidst this beauty, the continent stands locked in war as factions vie for unprecedented power.

Discover adventure, explore exciting locations, and fight thrilling battles as you travel across an incredible open world filled with wonder and mystery.

Today, Pearl Abyss revealed the official PC, console, and Mac performance specifications for Crimson Desertahead of its worldwide launch on March 19. 

Powered by Pearl Abyss’ proprietary BlackSpace Engine, Crimson Desert features a seamless open world with highly detailed environments, dynamic combat, exploration, and discovery. 

PC specifications highlight recommended configurations across multiple graphical settings, while the console performance targets detail the resolutions and frame rates console players can expect on their systems.

PC

- The performance figures shown are based on internal testing results. Performance may vary depending on your PC’s hardware and software configuration, as well as changes made to individual graphics settings.

- The latest DirectX 12 is required. 

Console

* Requires compatible display (120/240 Hz) and HDMI 2.1 cable

** Requires VRR compatible display and HDMI 2.1 cable 

Rog Xbox Ally X | S

- The performance figures shown are based on internal testing results. Performance may vary depending on hardware and software configuration, as well as changes made to individual graphics settings.

- Measurements were taken with the power connected and Turbo Mode enabled. 

Mac 

* “For this Mac” is a preset which will assign the settings and resolution that provide optimal visual quality and performance on your Mac. Specific settings may vary depending on how powerful your hardware is. 

- The performance figures shown are based on internal testing results. Performance may vary depending on your Mac hardware and software configuration, as well as changes made to individual graphics settings. 
- We recommend using macOS 26 “Tahoe” or a later version for optimal performance and stability. 

"This is our mission."

Join Kliff, captain of the Greymanes, and his comrades as they embark on a relentless journey to defend Pywel and fulfill their mission.

Along your perilous path stands both dependable allies and countless foes who will stop at nothing to see your downfall.
Face trials to uncover the truth of the catastrophe looming over Pywel and restore peace to the continent.

While the name “Crimson Desert” was originally a region within Black Desert, Crimson Desert is in fact not a sequel, but a whole new IP. The title started as the prequel to Black Desert, but during development Pearl Abyss began to create an entirely different storyline and a whole new set of characters.

Key Features:

• Open world action-adventure  
• Immersive story with emphasis on character development
• Fast-paced, dynamic action combat   
• True next generation 4K graphics and performance 
• Breathtaking character customization that raises the bar for the gaming industry

Crimson Desert is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on March 19, 2026.