Crimson Desert Release Date Set for March 2026 with System Requirements
The Crimson Desert Game is set to launch on the 19th of March, 2026 and also confirm system requirements with pre-order editions.
The developer, Pearl Abyss, has come up with the final date of launch for the open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert. The game is arriving on March 19, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. Pre-orders are now open on all platforms.
Pre-Order Editions and Content
Crimson Desert is being pre-ordered in various editions, both digital and physical.
- Standard Edition ($69.99): This consists of the base game itself.
- Digital Deluxe Edition ($79.99): This includes not only the base game but also a set of additional cosmetic items for in-game use (Kairos armour set, Balgran Shield, and Exclaire horse armour set).
- Physical Deluxe Edition ($89.99): All Digital Deluxe content combined with a Limited SteelBook, Map of Pywel, Letter from the Developer, Greymane Brooch Pin, 3 Character Photo Cards, and 3 patches.
- Physical Collector's Edition ($279.99): Everything included in Physical Deluxe, with a 17-inch Diorama, and an Ultimate Pack with more in-game weapons and horse tack, included digitally.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Every pre-order will also receive the Khaled Shield in-game item. Plus, every PlayStation 5 pre-order will gain access to the Grotevant Plate Set.
New and Updated System Requirements for PC and macOS
Pearl Abyss updated the minimum system requirements of the game for a PC. Recommended requirements have been reduced, with minimum specifications still being the same. The developer has also provided official requirements for macOS.
Minimum PC Specs
- CPU: Intel i5-11600K/AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080/AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Storage: 135 GB available space
Recommended PC Specs
- CPU: Intel i7-13700K/AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (Previous recommendation) - Now lowered.
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER/AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (Previous recommendation) - Now lowered.
- Storage: 150 GB available space
Minimum macOS Specs
- OS: MacOS 15
- Processor: Apple M1
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: M1
- Storage: 135 GB available space
Recommended macOS Specs
- OS: MacOS 26
- Processor: Apple M4 Pro
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: M3 Pro
- Storage: 150 GB available space
