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 and published by Pearl Abyss.

Crimson Desert

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An open-world action-adventure from Pearl Abyss, set on the continent of Pywel. You play as Kliff, who sets out to reunite the scattered Greymane faction after an ambush by the Black Bears, across wilderness, cities, ruins and the mysterious Abyss.

Action RPG PC PS5 Xbox Series

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

Getting Started

Crimson Desert protagonist guarding an enemy sword strike in a narrow combat arena

Crimson Desert Tips Guide: Combat, Gear, Difficulty 2026

Crimson Desert tips guide: learn Guard, parry, dodge, gear upgrades, exploration, and difficulty choices in the current Enhanced build and patches.

9 min read

Combat & Builds

Crimson Desert key art showing Kliff with a shield and other characters

Crimson Desert Gear Refinement: Upgrade Guide 2026

Crimson Desert gear refinement guide: ten levels, item-specific material previews, and how patch 1.06 Extraction recovers materials without destroying gear.

12 min read

Crimson Desert protagonist mid-parry, green light flash visible as enemy sword meets an incoming strike

Crimson Desert Combat Guide: 5 Parry and Dodge Rules

Crimson Desert combat guide: parry timing, perfect dodge, unblockable attack tells, gear choices, and a safe practice loop for new players now.

9 min read

News & Updates

Crimson Desert Special Mounts Guide: All 11 Animals

Crimson Desert Special Mounts guide: all 11 tameable animals from patch 1.06, taming methods by type, saddle locations by city, and Claw Machine rewards.

9 min read

Guides

Crimson Desert key art of Kliff raising a sword behind a cracked round shield, with two companions and a castle silhouette

Crimson Desert Difficulty Settings: Which Mode to Pick

Crimson Desert difficulty settings explained: Easy widens Parry and Dodge windows, Hard narrows them and adds boss patterns. See what each mode changes.

13 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crimson Desert?: An open-world action-adventure from Pearl Abyss, set on the continent of Pywel. You play as Kliff, who sets out to reunite the scattered Greymane faction after an ambush by the Black Bears, across wilderness, cities, ruins and the mysterious Abyss.
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.