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Lewis GordonA vast world and even vaster array of MMO-like activities mix with glittering fidelity in Crimson Desert, but what good is it without much character, texture or charm?
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Crimson Desert starts at $66.59. We compare 3 offers on PlayStation. The lowest price we have tracked is $31.84. Prices last updated .
Excerpts from 5 published reviews · Scores shown on each outlet's own scale
A vast world and even vaster array of MMO-like activities mix with glittering fidelity in Crimson Desert, but what good is it without much character, texture or charm?
Vast and obtuse in a way that is going to frustrate some and exhilarate others, Crimson Desert is a fascinating journey, even when the destination isn't all that.
Crimson Desert is an extremely ambitious open-world adventure, and that ambition is what makes it both incredibly cool and gobsmackingly infuriating in almost equal measure.
The studio clearly took liberal inspiration from other games, but I hope that there can be something more looking toward the future. Crimson Desert has something special buried beneath its surface, if all those unneeded layers can be cut out.
It might not always be the most cohesive game, mixing high fantasy with steampunk and sci-fi elements, but there's nothing else quite like it, and I can't help but be impressed by how little restraint Pearl Abyss has shown in its commitment to delightful absurdity. In some respects, Crimson Desert might not be too good to be true, but it's a world worth getting lost in.
Crimson Desert starts at $66.59 on PlayStation right now, compared with its $69.99 list price.
The cheapest price for Crimson Desert on PlayStation is $66.59 at GameFly (4% off), an official store.
Yes, Crimson Desert is up to 4% off on PlayStation right now, with prices starting at $66.59.
The lowest recorded price for Crimson Desert on PlayStation is $31.84 from a key shop. The lowest official store price was $39.99 at GameFly on September 24, 2026.
Crimson Desert on PlayStation is rated a poor deal at $66.59, compared with a lowest recorded price of $31.84.
Crimson Desert is $69.99 on the PlayStation Store.
Yes, Crimson Desert is listed as a single-player game, with no multiplayer or co-op modes.
Crimson Desert is available on PC and PlayStation. Supported consoles include PlayStation 5.
Yes, Crimson Desert is available on PS5.
Crimson Desert was released on March 19, 2026.
Crimson Desert is rated M (Mature 17+) for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, and Strong Language.
Crimson Desert was published by Pearl Abyss.
Crimson Desert has 78/100 on OpenCritic.
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