Black Desert Studio's New RPG Crimson Desert Gets March Release Date

Crimson Desert, the long-awaited open-world action RPG from Black Desert studio Pearl Abyss, finally has a release date after years of delays. Look for it to arrive on March 16, 2026.

A new trailer shows off a montage of out-of-context story clips and over-the-top fantastical action. Set in the fantasy land of Pywel, the game stars the warrior Kliff, a member of the Greymanes, who embarks on a quest to defend the land from an impending disaster. Check out the new trailer below. 

Crimson Desert is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. We played the game during Summer Game Fest this year, and you can read our impressions here.