Crimson Desert, set for release on March 19, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, features fully voiced characters by real actors in multiple languages including English, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. The developers confirmed there are no microtransactions or cosmetic cash shops, emphasizing a premium, purchase-to-enjoy experience. The game offers a vast, interactive open world larger than Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption 2, with five distinct regions and a focus on exploration, faction quests, large battles, and fortress sieges. Players can control two additional unique characters as the story progresses, with traversal options like horseback riding, climbing, gliding, and even riding a bear or piloting a mech or dragon. The game aims to reward curiosity with hidden treasures, puzzles, and points of interest, and features combat against enemies, sorcerers, beasts, and machines. Pearl Abyss has prioritized optimization to ensure smooth performance across platforms.