Crimson Desert

Pearl Abyss
PS5Standard EditionPS5 Pro Enhanced
Average rating 4.31 stars out of five stars from 28K ratings
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
  • PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • Accessibility features (18)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function required
  • Trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 Pro Enhanced
Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
  • 1 player
  • Remote Play supported
  • PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • Accessibility features (18)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function required
  • Trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 Pro Enhanced

Editions:

Standard Edition
  • Crimson Desert (Main Game)
  • [PS5 Bonus] Grotevant Plate Set
Deluxe Edition
  • Crimson Desert (Main Game)
  • [PS5 Bonus] Grotevant Plate Set
  • [Deluxe Pack] Kairos Plate Set
  • [Deluxe Pack] Balgran Shield
  • [Deluxe Pack] Exclaire Horse Tack Set

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bjbbarr
5 stars
Rated 4/14/2026
Standard Edition
Wonderful, unapologetic, sincere, full of content and exploration

A massive shift in the right direction and away from the nonsensical pr0n0un-obsessed AAA titles from the last few years. This is real video game adventure

Harmspilot34
5 stars
Rated 4/11/2026
Standard Edition
Like a dream

The game experience I've been looking for for 20 years, absolutely incredible.

Jeep20152112
5 stars
Rated 4/11/2026
Deluxe Edition
Huge World!

So many things to do, no time restraints…I love this game. They are constantly updating things for the better. This the game to play right now!

DoctorKent
5 stars
Rated 4/6/2026
Deluxe Edition
Expansive but shallow

There is lots to do and explore, but the bland story and characters, along with some frustrating gameplay, detract from the overall experience.

TheGreySquirrelz
One star
Rated 4/5/2026
Standard Edition
Total scam! Worst game i have ever played!

This is worst and most disappointing game I have ever played, and it is not even close. I am trying to figure out what the developers were actually spending their time on while making this game other than a million mundane and tedious tasks. The combat is a glorified hack and slash with NOTHING to fight but bandits. Literally, bandits is ALL you fight. Identical bandits one after another, constantly. The boss fights are interesting though right? HAHA NOPE! You wish! Oh, and have fun fighting hundreds of bandits just to get to a boss. The quests are also an absolute joke. Running errands, completing pointless tasks, literally no story, and of course lots and lots of bandits. Red ones, yellow ones, maybe even some purple ones in a future patch. This game is a shameful scam. Quite literally a pump and dump stock. There should be a class action law suit. Shame on you Pearl Abyss! You got me though, you scammed me out of my hard earned money. Congrats! Shame on you Playstation as well for actually allowing this slop on your platform. You have sullied yourself and should be ashamed about scamming your customers. An absolute disgrace. Garbage game. If you like it you are fooling yourself and are simply hiding the embarrassment of spending actual money on this puke. I had to give it 1 star but it should have been 0.

ClankerBeepBoop
5 stars
Rated 4/2/2026
Standard Edition
Very expansive

Love the depth of mechanics and exploration. The main story can be a little predictable at times but overall very very cool game.

sinisterArcanist
5 stars
Rated 3/31/2026
Deluxe Edition
Skyrim but better

I use to spend a lot of time in skyrim and morrowind building up my base and exploring the world. This game has everything and it just takes a little bit of time to learn how all the systems come together. Travelling around and exploring the world has been the most fun I have had so far but I really like how the town system functions. It doesn't feel like a chore to invest into the greymane base.

TheCrum
5 stars
Rated 3/30/2026
Standard Edition

bdgrey01
5 stars
Rated 3/30/2026
Standard Edition
Game for people who love games

First of all, the devs have been very very quick to address user feedback such as adding storage, automatically collecting minerals you mine, reducing the stamina usage when gliding, nerfing certain bosses, adding more fast travel points, and so forth. It's insane how many QOL improvements this game has seen in a week. Secondly, the game does take some time to get into, it does not hold your hand, and you are likely to feel a bit overwhelmed by the numerous mechanics. Don't worry. The game is actually paced very well in dealing with this. Thirdly, if you've played something like RDR 2 you'll be fine with the controls. RDR 2 has more button combinations to achieve something than this. It's really not that confusing. Some of the controls, however, are a bit questionable; like gathering an item being bound to the same button as jump. Finally, once you're in chapter 2 or 3, just pick a direction and go an adventure. See what's out there and get lost. Don't even take your horse. Just walk.

SandDanGlokta91
5 stars
Rated 3/30/2026
Standard Edition
I’m obsessed

Day one I would rate this 3.5 stars. After playing a while, exploring and learning the combat it’s grown into 5 stars. I’m Constantly thinking about it when I’m not playing

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Accessibility Features

■ Items
[Crimson Desert (Full Game)]
[PS5 Exclusive Bonus]
- Grotevant Plate Set (Helm, Armor, Cloak, Gloves, Boots)
* Go to Menu → Others → Options → Add-On/Add-Ons to claim the rewards.

■ EXPLORE A WORLD OF DISCOVERY
Welcome to Pywel.
Here you'll find stretches of natural beauty and wilderness—from green plains and woods to arid deserts and rugged mountains. Between destinations, you will come across landmarks, ancient ruins, hidden treasures, and other points of interest that will draw your curisoity to wander.
Your journey will also inevitably take you skyward to the mysterious realm known as the Abyss, where a mystical imbalance endangering the world must be restored.
The world is yours to explore as you will and there are many paths for you to uncover.
Experience the continent's stories and tales through quests, encounters, challenges, and battles.
Roam the lands on various mounts from horses to even a dragon and mechs, and scale cliffsides and walls which you can leap from to glide.

■ FORGE YOUR OWN COMBAT
On the unforgiving battlefields of Crimson Desert, there is no single path to victory.​
Grow your arsenal of skills, weapons, and equipment—and decide how you want to use them.
Wield weapons like swords, spears, greatswords, axes, dual wields, various ranged weapons, and more, and unleash powerful abilities and elemental enhancements through lethal combinations.
With every strike and move, forge your own way in a world where a split second can decide your fate in fast-paced, visceral battles.
From ruthless warriors to fearsome beasts, there are those in Pywel who will seek your downfall. Encounter a diverse array of challenging enemies and bosses in brutal one-on-one duels, large-scale battle clashes, and quick skirmishes, and prevail against the threats that stand in your way.

■ LIFE IN PYWEL
In Pywel, many of the smaller moments also shape your journey and make up your day-to-day life.
Gather resources, cook, fish, hunt, and partake in the other various activities of Pywel for stat replenishment, making your equipment stronger, and more.
Along the way, enjoy some leisure time by playing minigames with the locals.
And shaping your daily life also extends to customization. Adjust hairstyles, tattoos, outfits, and more using dyes you brew or pick up along your journey.

Platform:
PS5
Release:
3/19/2026
Publisher:
Pearl Abyss
Genres:
Adventure, Action
Voice:
Chinese, English, Korean
Screen Languages:
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Turkish
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