Crimson Desert
ReleasedAn open-world action RPG from the studio behind Black Desert Online. Players control Macduff, a mercenary navigating political conflict in a fantasy continent. Features a blend of narrative-driven combat, open-world exploration, and large-scale siege battles.
- Developer
- Pearl Abyss
- Release Year
- 2025
- Coverage
- 5 articles
Why It Matters
One of the largest action RPG releases of 2025, Crimson Desert represents Pearl Abyss's biggest bet on the single-player market after years of live-service development.
Crimson Desert Guides
5 guides
Combat & Builds
Crimson Desert Gear Refinement: Upgrade Guide 2026
Crimson Desert gear refinement guide: tiers 0-10, material costs per tier, and how the patch 1.06 Extraction mechanic recovers your investment.
12 min read
Crimson Desert Combat Guide: Parry, Dodge, and Builds
Crimson Desert combat guide: parry timing, perfect dodge, unblockable attack tells, weapon types, and gear refinement for new and returning players.
9 min read
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crimson Desert?
- An open-world action RPG from the studio behind Black Desert Online. Players control Macduff, a mercenary navigating political conflict in a fantasy continent. Features a blend of narrative-driven combat, open-world exploration, and large-scale siege battles.
- What platforms is Crimson Desert on?
- Crimson Desert is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
- Who developed Crimson Desert?
- Crimson Desert was developed by Pearl Abyss.