After years of silence and false starts, Crimson Desert is finally stepping out of the shadows. Pearl Abyss has confirmed the long-awaited open-world action RPG will launch on March 19, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
Crimson Desert new gameplay
The reveal came during PlayStation’s State of Play last week, ending months of speculation following the game’s second public delay in August. To keep the momentum going, IGN’s First dropped an 11-minute gameplay showcase, and it’s a wild ride. The footage shows a brutal boss fight packed with cinematic flair, alongside a slice of questing that highlights just how ambitious this world is aiming to be.
For context, Crimson Desert was first delayed indefinitely back in 2021. Since then, it’s been a familiar face at every major event from Gamescom to PlayStation showcases, always dazzling, never dating. But now, after nearly seven years in the making, the game finally feels real.
It’s been a long wait for Crimson Desert, but with this latest gameplay reveal, Pearl Abyss looks ready to deliver on the promise it made all those years ago. March 2026 can’t come soon enough.
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