Press release -
Pearl Abyss Unveils Launch Trailer for Crimson Desert Ahead of March 19 Global Release
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 12 March 2026 — Pearl Abyss today released the official launch trailer for its upcoming open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, offering players a new look at the game ahead of its global release on 19 March.
- Please view the launch trailer here
The trailer showcases the adventure awaiting players in the vast world of Pywel, featuring battles against fearsome bosses, distinctive combat styles for each character, and dynamic gameplay elements such as dragon-riding combat. The footage highlights the scale of the open world and the visually rich gameplay players will experience at launch.
Ahead of release, Crimson Desert has already surpassed three million wishlists across major global platforms, signaling strong anticipation from players worldwide.
Players will be able to begin pre-downloading the game starting 17 March at 23:00 CET on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store and Steam.
Crimson Desert will launch globally on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store and ROG Xbox Ally.
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.
