An Age of Fading Legends. A Saga Written in Blood.

Journey through a vast realm fractured by conflict, a cold and callous desert, and cities as breathtaking as they are ruthless. There’s more to the world of Crimson Desert than at first meets the eye.

Write your own story of strife as you fight your way to survival. The battles fought will forever alter the course of history and the fate of the lands.

Not all will be prepared to endure the trials and tribulations unleashed by your enemies. Answer your calling and lead a band of battle-hardened mercenaries against those who seek your downfall.

Trust not those who dream of ruling, for their ideas of justice are often tarnished by greed. Learn to fend for yourself in a hostile world of monsters, mercenaries, and maniacal monarchs, each seeking your untimely demise.

Pearl Abyss has detailed the in-game setting and characters, which depicts the epic fantasy world of Pywel and a band of mercenaries fighting for survival.

The project started with a desire to tell the story of Black Desert Online's past, but during development Pearl Abyss added more unique and original elements to Crimson Desert that gives the game entirely new lands, narratives, and characters.

Crimson Desert’s subtitle, “A Saga Written in Blood”, encapsulates the epic events that will test our mercenary heroes. Blood will be spilled.

The character featured in the Crimson Desert key art is Macduff, son of Martinus, the leader
of a ragtag band of mercenaries.

Macduff is a man in constant turmoil, struggling with the responsibilities of leadership and the survival of those who rely on him. He has a tragic past and no matter how hard he tries, he cannot escape from it.

Throughout the lands of Pywel, each character has their own unique backgrounds and tales to tell, affecting everything from the decisions they make to the gear they equip.

Crimson Desert is a story of growth and resilience. It is a story of mercenaries plagued by hardship and pain, and their endeavors to survive in a hostile world.

Crimson Desert tells the story of many different characters whose fates are entwined with the main character and his band of mercenaries. Each character has their own unique backgrounds and tales to tell, affecting everything from the decisions they make to the gear they equip. This extends to the lands of Crimson Desert, which are full of other mercenary groups each with their own distinct personalities and inclinations.

Players will face many dangers in the world of Crimson Desert. A diverse range of creatures, both big and small, threaten your survival. This is a world of mythical creatures who are neither friend nor foe, cruel mercenaries vying for blood, and powerful figures conspiring in the shadows of
the royal court. Players won’t be able to let their guard down. To survive these bigger threats,
they’ll need to learn to make strategic choices, all brought to life through Pearl Abyss’ unique, action-driven combat system. That being the case, the biggest friend or foe, as in any MMORPG, will be the player right beside you!

Crimson Desert offers an immersive single-player campaign teeming with engaging quests based on the exploits of many mercenaries you’ll find available for hire. In addition, fans can expect a vast amount of more online multiplayer content as seen in traditional MMORPGs.

Crimson Desert has been produced since 2018 by Jason Jung, former game Design Director of RYL Online, one of South Korea’s first-generation action MMORPGs. Daeil Kim, the founder of Pearl Abyss, acts as the Lead Producer and Eter Lee, former Lead Combat Designer of RYL Online, is in charge of the action combat system for the title. While the name “Crimson Desert” was originally a region within Black Desert, Crimson Desert is in fact not a sequel, but a whole new IP. The title started as the prequel to Black Desert, but during development Pearl Abyss began to create an entirely different storyline and a whole new set of characters.

Crimson Desert is currently aiming for a beta test for PC & console in 2020.