Crimson Desert Enhanced

Price: $69.99 · updated Oct 31, 2026

At a glance

Price

$69.99

Released

Mar 19, 2026

Developer

Pearl Abyss

DLC

3

Data: Steam · Updated Oct 31, 2026

What is Crimson Desert Enhanced?

Crimson Desert is an action-adventure role-playing game developed and published by Pearl Abyss, set in the open-world continent of Pywel, a medieval fantasy land whose Mediterranean-inspired landscapes conceal warring factions, mythical creatures, and otherworldly forces. Players take on the role of Kliff, a member of the Greymanes company, whose comrades are scattered after a surprise attack by the rival Black Bears faction. The story follows Kliff as he works to reunite his allies, rebuild the Greymanes, and ultimately confront the Black Bears' leader, with the narrative eventually drawing in a parallel realm known as the Abyss. The core loop centers on open-world exploration punctuated by physics-driven puzzles, hunting, fishing, cooking, and trading, all built around a dense, continuous world large enough that crossing it on foot takes hours, which makes the game's roster of rideable mounts, including dragons encountered in boss fights, central to getting around. Combat is a real-time action system combining melee weapons such as swords, axes, and spears with ranged weapons, bows, and elemental spells, backed by gear refinement and loadout customization. Side content ranges from archery contests and brawling to outlaw tracking, livestock trading, and hidden ruins to uncover. Crimson Desert is a single-player game with no multiplayer or co-op component, aimed at players who enjoy expansive, systems-heavy open worlds in the vein of other large-scale action RPGs. It is a long game by design: reviewers have reported spending well over seventy hours on a single playthrough without exhausting its content, so it suits players willing to invest significant time in one character and story rather than those looking for a short, linear adventure.

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FAQ

How much is Crimson Desert Enhanced?

Crimson Desert Enhanced costs $69.99 on Steam. Data updated Oct 31, 2026.

Can my PC run Crimson Desert Enhanced?

Minimum: Processor: Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060, Storage: 180 GB available space. Recommended: Processor: Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080, Storage: 180 GB available space.

Who made Crimson Desert Enhanced?

Developed by Pearl Abyss. Released March 19, 2026.

Is Crimson Desert Enhanced single-player?

Yes, Crimson Desert Enhanced is a single-player game.

Is Crimson Desert Enhanced still in Early Access?

No, Crimson Desert Enhanced is a full release, not in Early Access.

Is Crimson Desert Enhanced worth it in 2026?

Our verdict: 8.1/10 — Buy. Read our full review

Which languages?

Interface: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish, Arabic. Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Controller support?

Yes, full support.