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The upcomingCrimson Desertgot another update atThe Game Awardsthis year, giving players a diverse taste of the exciting gameplay they can expect in the full release. Being developed by the creators of the popularBlack Desert Online,their newestCrimson Desertaims to take all the best aspects of the popular MMO and transform it into a narrative-driven single-player experience. Not only doesCrimsonDeserttake heavy inspiration from the stunning visuals and gameplay mechanics ofBDO, but it’s even set in the same high fantasy setting fans are already familiar with.
Taking heavyinspiration from popular RPGslikeSekiroandFinal Fantasy,Crimson Deserthas a focus on gameplay-driven storytelling while featuring climactic boss fights or epic battles that take place in gorgeous and often destructible set pieces. Players will need to make use of their varied combat and magic systems to overcome challenging bosses, adapting to combat situations on the fly by quickly swapping their abilities and gear. While players have a decent wait ahead of them before the full release, there’s plenty to be excited about whenCrimson Desertmakes its way into the hands of players.
Crimson Desert 2025 Release Window Explained
An Estimate Rather Than An Exact Date
Despite no exact date being given duringCrimson Desert’s release window announcement trailer, players were still teased when they could expect the anticipated game to fully launch.The trailer itself ends with a message saying it will be coming in late 2025, withCrimson Desertmost likely releasing in November or December of next year to make a fair estimate. WithCrimson Desertstill being a whole year away from release, it could still be subject to the potential delays that are so prevalent with triple-A releases nowadays.
CrimsonDesertwas originally planned for a Q2 release this year before being moved to 2025.
It wouldn’t be the first time this actioned-packed RPG had itsrelease date pushed backeither,asCrimsonDesertwas originally planned for a Q2 release this year before being delayed to 2025. While some fans are understandably annoyed over delays for the reimaginedBlack Desertexperience, it ensures the developers have all the time they need to deliver a satisfying product.
Given the large amount of attention thatCrimson Deserthas on it based on the major gameplay promises from the trailers while living up to the MMO’s popularity, they’ll need all the development time they can get to make sure it’s done right.The best part of a more vague release date is that the developers can shift the current launch window around as much as they need,as long as it’s within a few months of each other.
This additional leeway gives the developers much more freedom to move it up or bump it back without damaging their public image with the fanbase, being especially important given its massive departure from the successful formula of the franchise.
All Confirmed Platforms For Crimson Desert
Providing Access To Players From More Systems Than Ever
Thankfully for fans of the series,Crimson Desertis releasing on all modern systems with PC, Mac, PS5, and the Xbox Series X|S, ensuring no player gets left behind. For PC players,Crimson Desertwill also be available on Steam rather than a third-party publishing app, being great news for gamers who are tired of installing new launchers for each triple-A title released. Given the funding of a widely successful MMO on its back,Crimson Desertwill likely have all the resources needed to ensure a smooth launch for players on all systems when it releases in late 2025.
Crimson Desertwill likely have all the resources needed to ensure a smooth launch for players on all systems.
It’s clear from the trailer thatplayers will need some pretty powerful systems if they expect to runCrimson Desertat a stable frame rate in all its visual glory, especially at higher resolutions. While this problem has much less of an impact on console players, the developers will still need to make sure thatCrimson Desert’s optimization is up to the player’s standards when it drops.
While it also has no specified release date yet,Crimson Desertmight have some serious competition withThe Witcher 4’s releasepotentially being close on its heels. This could provide serious competition given the fantastical setting and gameplay similarities.
Crimson Desert TGA 2024 Trailer & Gameplay Details
Plenty To Look Forward To With Its 2025 Release
Crimson Desert’s newest release window trailer showcased even more environments and combat spells that haven’t been shown before while highlighting a vast number of exploration abilities inspired by other games, such asBOTW’s climbing and skydiving mechanics. Each of the short clips shown in the trailer highlights epic battles, from raining down fire atop a gargantuan dragon to fast-paced close-quarters combat.All the exciting action from The Game Awards' trailer was paired withCrimson Desert’s stunning visuals display, taking great advantage of the BlackSpace engine’s abilities to deliver visuals worthy of a next-generation title.
The trailer also showcased many new locations that can be visited asplayers can explore the vast continent of Pywel, all the way from thick forests infested with monsters and storming mountaintops, to pirate-filled harbors. While these are great inclusions, they don’t stand out as much when compared to the floating islands seen in certain sections of the trailer, likely tying into the main story as players uncover the hidden truths about the world around them. Resource gathering is also a key mechanic ofCrimson Desert, with some mechanics like end-game content or crafting carrying over from theBDO.
Everything We Know About Crimson Desert
Here’s everything known about the upcoming medieval fantasy open-world MMORPG Crimson Desert, from the creators of 2014’s Black Desert Online.
ThroughoutCrimson Desert’s story, players will control the captain of the Greymanes mercenaries, Klif Macduff, making bonds with new comrades and treacherous enemies during their mission to defend the continent of Pywel against countless catastrophic threats.While not too much has been revealed about the greater workings ofCrimson Desert’s narrative, it’s clear there’s more lurking beneath the surface of the action-heavy RPG.
While it’s hard to beat the reliability of a sharp sword,magic is going to be a core part ofCrimson Desert’s combat, with the ability to ride dragons being seen as a prominent feature throughout the game, even as a method of general exploration likely unlocked further into the story. DespiteCrimson Desertbeing many players' first introduction to the high fantasy world first seen inBlack Desert Online,its trailer does a great job of teasing just enough to get viewers enticed without giving too much away.
It’s clear thatCrimson Deserthas a wide array of unique gameplay mechanics to offer both returning fans and new players alike.
Based on the trailer alone, it’s clear thatCrimson Deserthas a wide array of unique gameplay mechanics to offer both returning fans and new players alike, while remixing some familiar ones to create a cohesive and immersive gameplay experience. Thankfully, fans of the MMO won’t need to be worried about all the developers' focus shifting towards the newestCrimson Desert, asBlack Desert Onlinestill hasexpected support and new contentin the works for years to come.
