Crimson Desert is “too much in the best and worst ways,” and that’s exactly why it’s unforgettable

Crimson Desert gameplay screenshot.

Crimson Desert is one of those games I was genuinely afraid to review. Not because I thought it was going to be some terrible creation, but because I could tell that even after spending almost 100 hours, I’d still be left having not touched half the game.

Crimson Desert Factsheet

(Image credit: Pearl Abyss)

Title: Crimson Desert
Genres: Open-world action-adventure
Released: March 19, 2026
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Available on: PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
Price: $69.99
Time played: 75 hours
Xbox Play Anywhere: ✅
Xbox Game Pass: ❌