Upcoming Crimson Desert Update Plans Revealed

Pearl Abyss announced further post-launch update plans for action RPG Crimson Desert. The new updates are planned to be released between June-September 2026 and will include the following changes and additions:

• Cross-Save support allowing players to transfer save progress between PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
• New combat content.
• Re-Blockade rework that includes a new phase to make the flow more natural, as well as new ways to defend certain strongholds and improved rewards.
• Story improvements designed to strengthen the narrative flow.
• Damiane and Oongka gameplay improvements.
• Non-combat content quality-of-life improvements.

In addition, the developer announced that it is working on DLC for the game. Neither details nor a release window for the DLC have been revealed at this time.

Crimson Desert is an open-world action adventure RPG set on the war-torn continent of Pywel and is currently available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game follows Kliff, leader of the Greymanes mercenaries, who must fight to save the continent from an impending catastrophe. Crimson Desert features an open world, where players can explore on foot or while mounted, which includes commanding, riding, and controlling wyverns. Players can also participate in rock climbing, gliding, fishing, cooking, and more.