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The Latest Breaking News from Pearl Abyss

Crimson Desert updates are slowing down in "scope, scale, and pace" as Pearl Abyss shifts focus to the DLC

"I think this is a great transition point"

GamesRadar · Aug 26

New Crimson Desert Enhanced update meant to "improve the narrative flow" actually makes it feel "like a different game," fans say

Pearl Abyss rolled out the update on the back of Gamescom 2026

GamesRadar · Aug 26

Crimson Desert is already getting an Enhanced edition with "new story moments" and new language options

No word on the DLC yet

GamesRadar · Aug 25

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Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert DLC is scheduled to 'release this year' — and I'm not ready for it, even after 240 hours

Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert DLC is on its way later this year, but with a huge release schedule, I'm not ready yet, even after 240 hours of playtime.

TechRadar · Aug 13

Crimson Desert has done so well it'll be getting a DLC this year, with more details coming sooner than I expected given Pearl Abyss' breakneck pace

Pearl Abyss' new darling is getting more special treatment.

PC Gamer · Aug 12

Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees

The open-world RPG has been one of 2026's biggest successes so far

GamesRadar · Aug 11

"Crimson Desert is not a one-off title": Pearl Abyss is open to "sequel titles," multiplayer expansions, and even more DLC

This crimson desert is turning into a crimson kingdom

GamesRadar · Aug 11

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Pokemon-like DokeV is "targeting a launch in the second half of 2028," nearly 10 years after it was revealed by Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss

There's a release window for the latent MMO

GamesRadar · Aug 11

Crimson Desert DLC is coming "this year" as part of "various follow-up strategies" at Pearl Abyss

Kliff's playground is expanding

GamesRadar · Aug 11

Crimson Desert update overhauls the game's economy with 133 new trading posts and trade goods that change in price

Pearl Abyss adds more ways to get rich quick

GamesRadar · Aug 1

Crimson Desert update adds cross save functionality to PC and consoles, but you're going to need to buy those Deluxe cosmetics again

You can now continue your adventure across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

GamesRadar · Jul 16

Crimson Desert on Switch 2 "is not just a simple port," Pearl Abyss CEO says, but devs want the open-world game on "as many platforms as possible"

Making it run as well as the other versions is proving tricky

GamesRadar · Jul 8

A huge surprise Crimson Desert update just landed — and I’m ready to return from my hiatus after 236 hours of playtime

My long Crimson Desert break is about to come to an end, thanks to Pearl Abyss and its latest update 1.13 for the action-adventure game.

TechRadar · Jul 6

New Crimson Desert update comes with 39 pieces of equipment and boss gear, plus an extra crucial feature: pets will now snuggle in bed with you

Pearl Abyss keeps 'em coming

GamesRadar · Jul 4

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GamesRadar · Jun 26

Crimson Desert devs aren't trying to "sell more" with the continual massive patches, but "give more back to the community," Pearl Abyss PR lead says

"A new IP selling five million copies in a month should be celebrated," says Will Powers

GamesRadar · Jun 12

Crimson Desert DLC "will be substantively different" to the main game, Pearl Abyss PR lead teases

Free updates are still planned, too

GamesRadar · Jun 12

Crimson Desert leans further into its true calling as a pet sim game with new patch, while Pearl Abyss also rolls out pinball improvements and more

You can now register 100 pets

GamesRadar · Jun 9

Crimson Desert's free updates are "free marketing" and will continue "as long as there's demand for it," says Pearl Abyss lead

The fantasy sandbox will keep growing

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GamesRadar · Jun 5

Crimson Desert continues its quest to include every feature ever as it adds Pinball, baby chicks that grow into mounts, and new re-blockade improvements

Pearl Abyss' updates are relentless

TechRadar · Jun 3

Crimson Desert gets surprise second roadmap and DLC confirmation — with Pearl Abyss promising one important upgrade that I wish was more common

Crimson Desert still has legs in it as Pearl Abyss commits to a second roadmap of updates and confirms new DLC is on the way.

Windows Central · Jun 3

Crimson Desert reveals a new roadmap of gameplay and story improvements for the open-world hit — and a DLC is in the works

Pearl Abyss has released a new roadmap containing various gameplay and narrative improvements, along with a DLC update in the works for their hit open-world game, Crimson Desert.

GamesRadar · Jun 2

Fallout: New Vegas director says it's "fine" Crimson Desert's story is so bad that developer Pearl Abyss has to patch it, "even if it isn't ideal"

At least they're trying

Destructoid · Jun 2

Crimson Desert DLC officially in the works, but several improvement updates get priority

One of 2026's biggest successes is continuing.

PC Gamer · Jun 2

Pearl Abyss heard you didn't like Crimson Desert's story, so it's fixing it to 'strengthen the narrative flow of Kliff's journey'

The relentless updates continue.

GamesRadar · Jun 2

Crimson Desert DLC officially in the works, but Pearl Abyss also has its sights on story improvements, new combat content, and more arriving in the next 4 months

The devs want the DLC to be "a meaningful addition to your journey"

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