Crimson Desert can be described as a completely new single-player adventure game from the developer of Black Desert Online, inspired by distinctive open-world titles like The Witcher 3 and Assassin’s Creed. The game aims to be a spiritual successor to Black Desert Online.
Pearl Abyss recently shared many new details about the role-playing game with its investors, and in addition to rejecting an exclusive offer from PlayStation, the team also confirmed that Crimson Desert aims to provide at least 50 hours of gameplay.
According to translated investor briefing, Pearl Abyss estimates the playtime to be between 50 to 80 hours, which aligns closely with the length of other open-world RPGs, although Pearl Abyss plans to turn the game into a service game after launch.
The studio also confirmed that the game will officially release in 2025, where players will explore various Pywel regions and embark on unique adventures, with a plot focused on dominance and control that puts players in the heart of a power struggle that can change their destinies.
Post-launch, Crimson Desert will receive a separate multiplayer mode similar to GTA Online, which is linked to the studio’s plans to turn it into a service game after launch. However, it was confirmed to investors that the single-player experience will have its own conclusion from day one of the game’s release.
