The open-world role-playing game Crimson Desert is considered one of the most anticipated titles by many fans, which can finally be played in 2025. However, the developers are now coming forward with bad news for the fans.
What do the developers have to announce? The developers announce in a new message that Crimson Desert will not be released in 2025. The previously communicated release date at the end of 2025 cannot be met, and the developers have to postpone the game.
As a new release date, the developers are aiming for the first quarter of 2026, although a precise date remains unknown. However, the developers themselves are not to blame for the delay.
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External partners are causing delays
Why is the game being postponed? According to the developers’ announcement, the postponement of the release is necessary because the work of external partners is taking longer than planned.
The developers explain: “[The delay] is due to longer than expected timelines resulting from scheduling coordination and collaboration with several partners for offline distribution, voice-overs, console certifications, and other preparations for the launch” (via gematsu.com).
That the action role-playing game is being postponed is not really surprising. The project has always been regarded as ambitious and was originally announced as an MMORPG. However, over the course of development, the role-playing game transformed into a single-player title focused on a captivating campaign. The multiplayer aspect remains, but it is no longer a true MMORPG. The powerful graphics of the game may also require much fine-tuning for performance.
What can be seen at gamescom? The gamescom, which takes place from Thursday, August 21 to Sunday, August 24, will also have a booth from the developers Pearl Abyss. There, the developers want to give players another chance to try out Crimson Desert.
At gamescom, there will be a playable version of the open world of the role-playing game that players will be allowed to explore. The developers also clarify in their announcement that there will be no announcement with an exact release date at the gaming fair.
With the postponement of Crimson Desert, the developers gain valuable time to further improve the game. However, the release cannot be too late; otherwise, the game will compete with many other titles against the gaming giant GTA 6, which is set to be released on May 26, unless it gets postponed: Rockstar Games postpones GTA 6 to 2026, but gives a specific date – Fans find this just right
