Crimson Desert Delayed to Q1 2026

The game titled “Crimson Desert” has been pushed back from its initial 2025 release and is now expected to launch during the first quarter of 2026, as announced by Pearl Abyss during their Q2 2025 earnings conference call.

The release of our first big console game, Crimson Desert, has been pushed back by three months from the original plan. This delay is a result of extended timelines due to coordinating schedules and collaborating with several partners for offline distribution, voice-overs, console approval, and other launch preparations.

We’re truly sorry for any inconvenience caused, but we had to postpone the Q4 launch. This tough decision was made to set us up for significant success in the long run.”

This version maintains the original sentiment while making it more conversational and easier to understand.

Pearl Abyss plans to reveal a definite release date at a later, more suitable time, given business-related factors. Instead of announcing it during Gamescom next week.

As a game enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that my upcoming action RPG is currently undergoing voice-overs and console certification – a sign that we might be seeing a launch as early as the beginning of next year! To give you a sneak peek, we’re set to unveil the vast open world at Gamescom and PAX West this month. Plus, we’ll be making our way to Tokyo Game Show in September to bolster our marketing efforts in Japan’s vibrant gaming market. Can’t wait for you all to join me on this exciting adventure!

The game titled “Crimson Desert” is currently being developed for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC platforms. Its announcement was made in December 2020, but since then, it has encountered multiple setbacks in its development. The narrative revolves around Kliff, a mercenary group leader, whose team disbands following a grueling battle.

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2025-08-13 06:11