What time does Crimson Desert launch? Can I pre-load the game?
[p]Crimson Desert launches simultaneously worldwide across all platforms on March 19, 15:00 PT / March 19, 22:00 GMT / March 20, 7:00 KST.[/p][p] [/p][p]Pre-load for Crimson Desert will open March 17, 15:00 PT / March 17, 22:00 GMT / March 18, 7:00 KST for PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store and Steam.[/p][p] [/p][p]Check the global release and pre-load times below.[/p][p] [/p][p][img src="https://s1.pearlcdn.com/cd/brand/board/2026/03/12/c8142f7798d20260312042016925.png"][/img][/p][p]PLATFORM & SYSTEM[/p]
What platforms is Crimson Desert available on?
[p]Crimson Desert is currently available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam (PC & Mac), Epic Games Store, Mac App Store, and GeForce NOW.[/p][p] [/p]What are Crimson Desert’s PC, console, and Mac performance specifications and system requirements?
[p]Information about Crimson Desert’s console, PC, and Mac performance and hardware specifications can be found in the Performance Specs notice \[LINK].[/p][p]Please make sure your PC and Mac components meet or exceed the minimum requirements.[/p][p] [/p]Does Crimson Desert support performance-enhancing technologies?
[p]For upscaling and image reconstruction techniques, Crimson Desert supports FSR 3/4 and DLSS 4/4.5 on PC, Upgraded PSSR for PS5 Pro, and FSR 3 for the PS5 base model and Xbox Series X|S.[/p][p]It also features support for AMD FSR Ray Regeneration and NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction on PC Version.[/p][p]Please note that frame generation (FSR, DLSS and MetalFX) is only supported on PC/Mac.[/p][p]Additionally, Crimson Desert supports MetalFX Upscaler, Frame Generation, and Denoiser on Mac.[/p][p] [/p]Does Crimson Desert require an internet connection to play?
[p]Players will need an internet connection to complete the initial setup (day 1 patch) and ensure they have the latest version of the game.[/p][p]Once installation is complete, the game can be enjoyed offline.[/p][p]We’re also committed to continually improving performance and enhancing the overall experience through future updates and patches. An internet connection will be required to download these updates beyond the initial setup.[/p][p] [/p]Does Crimson Desert support cross-save between different platforms?
[p]No, cross-save is not available for Crimson Desert.[/p][p] [/p]What controllers are supported on the PC version?
[p]Crimson Desert features support for Xbox controllers and the DualSense controller (USB only).[/p][p] [/p][p]FEATURES[/p]
What languages is Crimson Desert available in?
[p]The game interface and subtitles are supported in 14 languages:[/p][p]English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil) and Turkish.[/p][p]Full voiceover is available in English, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.[/p][p] [/p][p]Please note that physical editions purchased outside of the Asia region do not support Traditional or Simplified Chinese.[/p][p]Digital versions support all languages regardless of the purchase region. [/p][p]GAME EDITIONS AND BONUS ITEMS[/p]
