New Crimson Desert Showcase Focuses on Protagonist and Open World
Just a month and a half remains until the release of the ambitious action RPG Crimson Desert. In light of this, the South Korean studio Pearl Abyss has launched a new series of overview videos showcasing various aspects of the game. The first such video is dedicated to the main character and the open world.
The protagonist is Cliff, the leader of the mercenary group Grey Mane, who have sworn to protect their homeland in the northern region of Pailun. Unfortunately for them, the entire continent is descending into chaos and a bloody war between factions. Now Cliff faces the difficult task of reuniting his comrades and reclaiming Pailun.
As the story progresses, two more playable characters join Cliff, each possessing their own unique combat style, skills, and weapons.
The events of Crimson Desert unfold on the fully open continent of Pywel, which is divided into five regions: Ernand, Pailun, Demeniss, Delessia, and the Crimson Desert. Pywel features vast wilderness, bustling cities, ancient ruins, hidden treasures, and much more. Players are free to explore each region in any order they wish, completing various quests and solving puzzles reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda.
Travel across Pywel can be done on foot or on mounts, which include not only horses but also flying dragons. At one point, gamers will even be able to take on the role of a pilot in a full-fledged combat mech.
The primary threat in the world of Crimson Desert comes from the Abyss—a mysterious realm whose growing imbalance causes its fragments to crash down onto Pywel. There are those who wish to use these shards to plunge the world into chaos. As a result, the narrative will center on restoring balance in the Abyss and confronting those who wield its power.
Crimson Desert releases on March 19th (March 20th Moscow time) for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series with Russian text localization. Pre-ordering grants a bonus in the form of the Caled Shield. Additionally, the PS5 version separately includes the Grotvant Plate Armor set.