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.

Pearl Abyss released a new update previewing the next wave of content and feature updates for Crimson Desert, planned to roll out gradually from June through September for all players.

Shaped in part by the feedback players have shared since launch, the updates are being prepared for newcomers and veterans of Pywel alike.

Pearl Abyss also confirmed that upcoming downloadable content (DLC) is in development. 

The Crimson Desert team said, "Crimson Desert has come this far thanks to the support and feedback you've shared with us since launch. We will continue moving forward to make every moment in Pywel special for all players, and we hope you are as excited as we are for the journey ahead."

New Content and Features

The upcoming updates introduce additional content for players seeking new challenges across Pywel:

• New Combat Content: A new combat-focused content will be added, giving players the chance to prove their true strength as a Greymane. Further details will be shared in the future.
• Re-Blockade Update: Re-Blockade will be reworked with a new phase that makes the flow before and after a blockade feel more natural, along with new ways to defend certain strongholds from invasion. Rewards will also be improved to make liberating strongholds feel more rewarding.

Character and Story Improvements

Enhancements are planned to strengthen the narrative and bring greater balance to the playable characters:

• Story Improvements: Drawing on player feedback, the team is refining the coherence of key scenes to strengthen the narrative flow of Kliff's journey and make it more engaging.
• Damiane & Oongka Gameplay Improvements: The overall gameplay experience for Damiane and Oongka will be improved, with various adjustments made so that all three playable characters share the spotlight.

Cross-Save and Quality-of-Life Updates

Several convenience features and system expansions are in development to make playing across platforms and outside of combat smoother:

• Cross-Save: A cross-save feature is in development so players can continue their journey in Pywel across platforms. By linking an account, players will be able to share save files and continue across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements for Non-Combat Content: The team will continue improving non-combat content, such as trading and farming, addressing areas players have found inconvenient.

Upcoming DLC

Beyond the content and features above, the team is hard at work on an upcoming DLC for Crimson Desert. While details cannot be shared just yet, it is being prepared as a meaningful addition to the player's journey, with more information to follow.

"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).