Details regarding the review embargo for Pearl Abyss’ upcoming action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, have been revealed.
Fans of action-adventure games will soon be able to find out what critics have to say about Crimson Desert. The upcoming game takes place in the open-world fictional continent of Pywel, a medieval fantasy setting under the influence of several conflicts and mysterious forces. The adventure will take Kliff, a member of the Greymanes, across a world populated by rival factions, mythical creatures, and arcane forces.
What Is the Review Embargo Date for Crimson Desert?
According to Areajugones (via TheRealZephryss on Twitter/X), the review embargo for Crimson Desert is set to be lifted on March 18, 2026, at 3 PM PDT / 6 PM EDT / 11 PM CET, 24 hours before the game’s the official release date on March 19, 2026.
Additionally, the pre-load for Crimson Desert is expected to go live on the PlayStation Store on March 17, 2025, for those who pre-ordered a digital copy.of the game. It should come with the latest update pre-installed. Meanwhile, those who purchase a physical copy of the game will need to download the day one update. The file size of the PS5 version of Crimson Desert has yet to be revealed.
PC System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the PC version of Crimson Desert can be seen below.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RX 6500 XT / GTX 1060
- Storage: 135 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required
In related news, during a recent episode of the Dropped Frames podcast, Crimson Desert PR Lead Will Powers clarified that it is a premium single-player experience with no microtransactions. “This is made to be a premium experience that you buy and you enjoy the [game] world and not something for microtransactions,” he explained, confirming that aside from purely cosmetic pre-order bonuses, players will pay once at launch and receive the full experience.
