Crimson Desert
A single-player action RPG from Pearl Abyss—release facts, Pywel walkthroughs, and patch notes in one place.
At a glance
March 19, 2026 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Mac · Switch 2 targeted for the first half of 2027.
- Developer
- Pearl Abyss
- Engine
- BlackSpace
- Launch
- March 19, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Mac
- Switch 2
- Targeted for the first half of 2027 (Pearl Abyss public roadmap)
- Mode
- Single-player campaign on the continent of Pywel
- Multiplayer
- Not shipped at launch; co-op remains studio R&D without a public release date
- Protagonist
- Kliff of the Greymanes versus the Black Bears mercenary rivalry
- Mods
- Community Nexus-style tools emerging on PC; no official mod SDK documented by Pearl Abyss as of September 2026
Start here
Spire and sanctum walkthroughs, multiplayer status, mods, and the latest September 2026 patch.
- Spire of InsightMost-searched spire walkthrough
- Sanctum of AbsolutionFirst sanctum in the western catacombs
- Is it multiplayer?Single-player status and co-op research
- Mods on PCCommunity packs and install safety
- Latest patchVersion 1.1.3 — September 2026
- PS5 editionStore notes and launch build
- Best armorTier list with criteria
- Map sizePywel travel scale explained
Official media
Screenshots from Pearl Abyss promotional materials for the Pywel campaign.
