With its own take on “Tears of the Kingdom”–style floating islands and a sprawling, richly detailed continent called Pywel, Crimson Desert’s upcoming open world is built for nonstop exploration. At gamescom 2025, Lybee Park and Will Powers walked us through dynamic traversal mechanics, a deeply woven protagonist story and the many ways you’ll uncover secrets across skybound fortresses, dense forests and war-torn cities.
And yes, it’s coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC in 2026—complete with a fresh character-creation system rather than rehashing Black Desert Online’s. Strap in for a brand-new adventure that stands apart from its roots.
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