Crimson Desert Debuts to “Mixed” Steam Rating, Peaks at 239,045 Concurrent Players

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It’s wild how quickly things can change with game releases! There was a lot of buzz around Crimson Desert, and early reports suggested pre-orders were doing really well. But now, things seem to be cooling off a bit, and the game’s Metascore is at 78 – which isn’t terrible, but maybe not what everyone was hoping for. I checked Steam, and it looks like the peak number of players online at once was around 239,000 right after it came out. It’s definitely interesting to see how it’s all playing out.

It’s decent, but given all the excitement surrounding the game, it’s possible some players are hesitant based on early reviews. We’ll get a clearer picture over the weekend, but the Steam rating is currently ‘Mixed,’ with around 67% of over 5,300 reviews being positive.

Players have mentioned that the controls are difficult to use, and you can’t customize them. The user interface also needs improvement. Managing your items can be tricky, although the developers are working on a feature that lets you store some things in your home. If you’re looking for a strong narrative, you might want to reconsider – our review has more information about the story.

Pearl Abyss plans to release more updates and keep improving the game, though the extent of those improvements is still unknown. For now, you can check out our detailed look at the game’s graphics, which are arguably just as impressive as its combat.

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2026-03-20 15:12