Starting March 19, 2026, all interested buyers can play Crimson Desert, one of the most exciting releases of the gaming year 2026. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you briefly and concisely.
When is the release and what is the price? Crimson Desert will be released on March 19, 2026, at 23:00. The standard version costs nearly 70 Euros, while the deluxe edition (with vinyl set, Balgran shield, and saddlebag set) is about 80 Euros.
On which platforms will Crimson Desert be available? You can play Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox), Mac, and via GeForce NOW.
Is there a preload? From March 17, 2026, at 23:00, pre-order customers can start the download in advance via PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam.
When will the reviews be released? The embargo for reviews is set for March 18, 2026, at 23:00 – one day before the official release. Of course, we are also preparing an article for the embargo date in which you will find out how we like Crimson Desert.
How much storage space does Crimson Desert require? On PC, Mac, and ROG Xbox Ally, you need to account for 150 GB of storage space. There is currently no official information regarding the consoles. According to an image from a buyer of the PS5 version, Crimson Desert might only take up 90 GB there.
What are the system requirements? You can find all the important information about the requirements for PC, PS5, Xbox, and handheld here. Note that there is currently little gameplay or experience reports available for the console versions. There are significant uncertainties, especially regarding the standard PS5 and the Xbox.
Is there a demo? There is no playable demo for Crimson Desert.
What type of game is Crimson Desert? The action-adventure by Pearl Abyss (Black Desert) focuses on the single-player experience, a vast open world, and action-packed combat. The meticulously staged story centers on the grey mane Kliff. Later, you can unlock two additional playable characters to wreak havoc on the continent of Pywel.
Aside from the main story, countless side quests, activities, and the expansion of your own camp await you. For more details, be sure to check out the following articles:
- The most important things you need to know before buying Crimson Desert on Steam, PS5, or Xbox
- Crimson Desert has what feels like 5,000 features; these 4 determine whether you will have fun
- 12 features from Crimson Desert that you probably overlooked
- 6 reasons to be excited about Crimson Desert
- 6 reasons why Crimson Desert could disappoint you despite the hype
- The combat system of Crimson Desert in detail: How wrestling moves and sword attacks are controlled
- Crimson Desert initially wanted to be an MMORPG, then not – How much MMO is still left in it today?
What else do I need to know? Crimson Desert is an incredibly extensive action-adventure that can keep you occupied for hundreds of hours. Due to the complex, unintuitive controls and lack of difficulty settings, this open-world adventure may not be suitable for everyone. However, the anticipation within the editorial team is high: Crimson Desert is a solo experience with MMO scope, and could be as successful as the major RPG surprise of 2025
