After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across the land, players follow Kliff who embarks on a journey to rebuild the Greymanes and reclaim what has been lost. As he traverses across the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

Welcome to the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel.

From the snow-blasted mountains of Kweiden to the verdant expanses of Akapen and the towering ridges scattering the Crimson Desert, this land is a testament to nature's grandeur. Yet, amidst this beauty, the continent stands locked in war as factions vie for unprecedented power.

Discover adventure, explore exciting locations, and fight thrilling battles as you travel across an incredible open world filled with wonder and mystery.

After selling 2 million copies in its first day, 3 million copies in its first week, 4 million after 2 weeks, 5 million a few weeks later, Pearl Abyss revealed that Crimson Desert has sold more than 6 million copies since its March 19, 2026 release.

Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has surpassed 6 million copies sold worldwide.

"We are sincerely grateful to players around the world for helping Crimson Desert achieve meaningful success in the global market despite being a new IP," said Jin-young Heo, CEO of Pearl Abyss. "To provide more enjoyable and better experiences, Pearl Abyss will continue moving forward and taking on new challenges."

This sales milestone arrives as Pearl Abyss continues to expand the game. A wave of content and feature updates is rolling out gradually from June through September, further improving the Crimson Desert's appeal to both existing players and new audiences. These updates include story refinements, new combat content, cross-save support across PC, PlayStation and Xbox, and a range of quality-of-life improvements. Pearl Abyss has also confirmed that downloadable content (DLC) is in development, with further details to be shared in the future.

"This is our mission."

Join Kliff, captain of the Greymanes, and his comrades as they embark on a relentless journey to defend Pywel and fulfill their mission.

Along your perilous path stands both dependable allies and countless foes who will stop at nothing to see your downfall.
Face trials to uncover the truth of the catastrophe looming over Pywel and restore peace to the continent.

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.

Key Features:

• Open world action-adventure  
• Immersive story with emphasis on character development
• Fast-paced, dynamic action combat   
• True next generation 4K graphics and performance 
• Breathtaking character customization that raises the bar for the gaming industry

Crimson Desert is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).