Press release -
Pearl Abyss Celebrates PlayStation Recognition for Crimson Desert
Featured as a Game to Look Forward To, Nominated for “Most Anticipated Games Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026”
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 10 December 2025 — Pearl Abyss today announced that Crimson Desert, the studio’s highly anticipated open-world action-adventure title, has been recognized twice this week by PlayStation, underscoring rising global excitement ahead of the game’s launch.
Today, PlayStation highlighted Crimson Desert as one of the premier games to look forward to, placing the title alongside other major upcoming releases in its year-end editorial coverage.
In addition, the PlayStation Blog has officially nominated Crimson Desert for the Most Anticipated Game of 2026 and Beyond category in the annual PS Blog Game of the Year Awards.
“We’re honoured to see Crimson Desert recognized by the PlayStation community and platform in such meaningful ways,” said a Pearl Abyss spokesperson. “Our team is committed to delivering an unforgettable adventure, and this acknowledgment inspires us as we move toward launch.”
About the PS Blog Game of the Year Awards
The PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards celebrate standout titles across 19 categories, spotlighting creativity, craftsmanship and memorable player experiences. As a community-driven program, all winners are decided entirely by player voting. Games receiving the majority of votes in each category will earn Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum PS Blog trophies when results are announced in the coming weeks.
Crimson Desert’s nomination reflects strong player interest, as only community votes determine the winners.
Pre-orders are now live across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Apple Mac. Players can purchase both digital editions and physical packages at participating retailers worldwide. Please find more information on each of the editions below:
For more information, please visit the official website and follow Crimson Desert on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
- Watch the Release Date Reveal Trailer here
Download assets here (Includes Trailer, Key Art, Packshots, Screenshots)
About Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, aiming for a global release on console and PC platforms. A devastating ambush in the deep of night by their sworn enemies the Black Bears leaves members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across the continent.
The Greymane Kliff is determined to reunite with his surviving comrades and rebuild what was lost. On a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound, and mysterious factions are uncovered, Kliff comes to realize that an unprecedented threat and a destiny greater than he imagined await him.
About Pearl Abyss
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, which is available on PC, mobile, and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.
