Crimson Desert Has Finally Proven We Have No Idea What RPG Really Means

This debate about Crimson Desert isn’t just about whether it’s an RPG or not; it’s about defining what an RPG actually is. For a long time, developers have called anything with a character and an open world an RPG, which has weakened the genre and moved it away from its roots. This discussion has highlighted that both developers and players seem unsure of what truly defines an RPG. It’s time we clearly define the core elements of an RPG and then decide if Crimson Desert fits that definition.


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