After years of promotions and previews, Pearl Abyss has officially announced that its highly anticipated open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Mac on March 19, 2026.
Crimson Desert’s release date was revealed during the Sony State of Play showcase earlier today, with pre-orders now live featuring three edition tiers: Standard ($69.99), Deluxe ($89.99), and Collector’s ($279.99). The premium Collector’s Edition includes an exclusive 17″ diorama and other physical collectibles for dedicated fans.
You can see the full list of items coming alongside the Collector’s Edition below:
- 3 Character Photo Cards
- 3 Patches
- Balgran Shield (in-game)
- Collector’s Edition Limited SteelBook
- Derictus Spear (in-game)
- Exclaire Horse Tack Set (in-game)
- Exclusive 17” Diorama featuring Kliff in battle against the Golden Star
- Fabric Map of Pywel
- Full Game
- Greymane Brooch Pin
- Hyperion Horse Tack Set (in-game)
- Kairos Plate Set (in-game)
- Khaled Shield (in-game)
- Letter from the Developer
- PlayStation®5 Exclusive Bonus: Grotevant Plate Set
- Shroud Lantern (in-game)
- Sielos Longsword (in-game)
- Tormented Soul Bow (in-game)
For anyone who hasn’t heard about Crimson Desert, it follows a lone mercenary, Greymane Kliff, as he navigates both the stunning beauty and cutthroat dangers of Pywel. The war-torn continent is fully explorable, allowing players to complete quests, defeat dangerous enemies, and unlock powerful items in the hopes of finding fame and glory.
After a devastating ambush, Kliff is left dead by his sworn enemies, with other members of his team scattered across the continent. Determined to reunite with his surviving comrades and rebuild what was lost. Determined to reunite with his friends, he embarks on a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound, and mysterious factions are uncovered, leading to an unprecedented threat and a destiny greater than he imagined awaits him.
If you simply can’t wait till 2026 to see a bit more about Crimson Desert, be sure to check out all of the boss battles and gameplay coverage we’ve provided. We were even lucky enough to get a preview of the title at Gamescom 2025.
