Developer Pearl Abyss aims to make their recent Open world action title Crimson Desert even better and more enriched as they’ve laid out plans to add multiplayer modes into the experience, along with a DLC that’ll likely be released before the end of this year. So yes, if you’re currently enjoying Crimson Desert, you’re sure to get even more contents down the road which will add to the game’s overall playability exponentially.
In a recent interview with IGN, Pearl Abyss has said the following on the release of their upcoming DLC(s) for the game: “Please note that plans regarding the total number of DLCs and their release cadence have not yet been finalized, as our primary focus is on ensuring the quality and successful execution of the first DLC,” Pearl Abyss stated.
“Subsequent DLC releases and operational plans will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of user feedback, sales trends, development resources, and company-wide pipelines.”
The devs also said that the upcoming Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert has “reached a playable baseline, and we are currently conducting technical reviews regarding performance optimization and quality standard compliance, targeting a release in the first half of next year.”
“We are striving to make Crimson Desert available across as many platforms as possible,” Pearl Abyss said. “However, platform expansion is not merely a straightforward port; the key requirement is ensuring that the game’s graphics, combat action, and seamless open-world experience are fully preserved on each target device.”
The studio also elaborated on their plans for integrating Multiplayer into the game: “Given Crimson Desert’s dynamic action combat and expansive open-world structure, there is significant potential for expansion into multiplayer modes,” the studio explained. “However, integrating multiplayer functionality is far more complex than simply adding a new game mode; it represents a major technical initiative that requires comprehensive evaluation of server architecture, game balance, cross-platform stability, and live service operation models.
“Accordingly, we are currently conducting extensive research from both technical and gameplay perspectives. Our overarching goal is to extend how users engage with the Crimson Desert IP over the long term, and we will share further details through our official channels as our plans materialize.”
One of the smash hits of 2026, Crimson Desert has surpassed 6 million sold units worldwide in less than three months of it’s release and with even more contents set to release throughout the year, the sales numbers are sure to grow even higher.
