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Crimson Desert Console Gameplay Footage Finally Released, But There's A Catch
New console gameplay footage for Crimson Desert has been released, showcasing the PlayStation 5 Pro version. While the game performed well across various visual modes, concerns remain regarding CPU demands. Developer Pearl Abyss addressed player skepticism about console versions, emphasizing their commitment to transparency ahead of the March 19 release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
28th Annual IGF Award Winners Revealed
The 28th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Award winners have been revealed, celebrating innovative indie titles. Titanium Court won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, while Poco took home Best Student Game. The ceremony honored excellence in design, visual art, audio, narrative, and audience choice awards.
Cakehoarder Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Content creator Cakehoarder has been announced as a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a retro gaming event. Cakehoarder is known for his extensive Nintendo GameCube collection and YouTube channel. The article also briefly mentions updates for Grand Theft Auto Online, SEED, Summoners War, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Crimson Desert, and MONGIL: STAR DIVE.
The Community Series Showcase Live in GTA Online
Rockstar Games is celebrating the GTA Online Creator community with a three-week event featuring Triple GTA$ and RP on The Community Series. Players can earn in-game currency through various weekly challenges and bonuses, with special vehicles and clothing items available. The article also briefly mentions new trailers and releases for SEED, Summoners War, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Crimson Desert, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, and 007 First Light.
Crimson Desert PS5 Concern as Physical Copies Won't Run without Download
Upcoming RPG Crimson Desert will require an internet connection and a day one patch download to be fully installed on PlayStation 5, even for physical copies, as the Blu-ray disc does not contain the complete game. While the game can be played offline after the initial update, this requirement is a concern for game preservation advocates. The full game is expected to be around 150GB.
Crimson Desert Supports FSR 4 and DLSS 4.5 on PC, Online Connection Required for Initial Set-up
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will support AMD FSR 3 and 4, and Nvidia DLSS 4 and 4.5 on PC, including features like Ray Regeneration and Reconstruction. Consoles will utilize FSR 3, with the PS5 Pro featuring Upgraded PSSR, and Mac users will have access to MetalFX Upscaler and Frame Generation. An internet connection is required for initial setup, but the game can be played offline afterward. Cross-save will not be supported.
Crimson Desert – 15 New Details That Have Us Excited
Crimson Desert is shaping up to be an expansive open-world action-adventure game with RPG elements, offering deep combat systems, NPC interaction, cooking, and even animal husbandry. The game will feature advanced graphical options, including ray tracing, and will support the PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR upgrade for enhanced visuals.
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Footage Revealed, Performance Mode “Puts Up a Good Fight” to Hit 60 FPS
Digital Foundry has analyzed the performance of Crimson Desert on the PlayStation 5 Pro, revealing three distinct graphical modes: Performance, Balanced, and Quality. The Performance mode targets 60 FPS with upscaled 4K visuals and raytracing, though frame rates can drop in busy scenes. The analysis also noted that the current build's image upscaling quality may improve with a planned update for launch.
Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Performance Mode “Surprised” Digital Foundry “By How Good it Was Overall”
Digital Foundry has analyzed the performance modes of Crimson Desert on the PlayStation 5 Pro, noting its surprising overall quality and ability to target 60 FPS in Performance mode. While the game offers Performance, Balanced, and Quality modes with varying frame rates and resolutions, some demanding scenes can cause frame rate drops. The analysis also touched upon the image upscaling technology and its current artifacts, with expectations for improvement at launch.
Crimson Desert Drops Denuvo Bombshell One Week Before Launch
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Denuvo DRM will be included in Crimson Desert just one week before its launch, a decision that has sparked controversy within the gaming community. The inclusion of the anti-tamper technology raises concerns about potential performance impacts and the timing of the announcement, which deviates from typical publisher strategies.
Are you ready for next week’s Crimson Desert launch? Here’s the official trailer!
Pearl Abyss has announced the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, an open-world action RPG. The game is set to release globally on console and PC on March 19th, with pre-loading beginning March 17th. Over three million players have wishlisted the title to date.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor Drops to the Lowest Price Ever, Also Includes Crimson Desert - IGN
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU is currently available at its lowest price of $429.95, including a free voucher for the upcoming open-world RPG Crimson Desert. Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss, will launch on March 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, featuring a primarily offline single-player experience.
Crimson Desert’s Last-Minute Denuvo Ambush Sparks PC Gaming Revolt
Pearl Abyss has added Denuvo DRM to Crimson Desert just one week before its PC launch, sparking significant backlash from the gaming community. Players are concerned about potential performance impacts and the lack of transparency regarding the anti-piracy software's inclusion. This decision has overshadowed the game's anticipated release, raising questions about the developer's relationship with its player base.
Console and PC players trade hope and despair while they await Crimson Desert, as first PS5 Pro footage looks promising…
Crimson Desert's first console footage showcases impressive visuals on the PlayStation 5 Pro, offering performance, balanced, and quality modes. However, PC players face the inclusion of Denuvo DRM on the Steam page, raising concerns about potential performance impacts. Developer Pearl Abyss is working to deliver a single-player open-world RPG experience.
First Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Analysis Calls It 'A Phenomenal Experience'
An analysis of Crimson Desert running on the PlayStation 5 Pro reveals a 'phenomenal experience' with multiple graphical modes including performance, balanced, and quality settings, all featuring ray tracing. While the PS5 Pro's PSSR upscaler works well, minor artifacts are present, though expected to be improved with PSSR2. The game generally maintains solid performance, with occasional dips in CPU-intensive areas, but is not considered poorly optimized.
We Finally Have Our First Look at Crimson Desert Running on PS5 Pro — but We're Still Waiting on Base PS5 and Xbox Series X and S - IGN
Digital Foundry has provided the first look at Crimson Desert running on the PlayStation 5 Pro, showcasing its ray tracing features and targeting 60fps in Performance Mode. While the Pro version appears impressive, the game's performance on base PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S has yet to be revealed. The developer, Pearl Abyss, has assured fans that optimization is ongoing ahead of the March 19 release.
A week from its release date, Crimson Desert swallows some Denuvo DRM
Pearl Abyss has added Denuvo DRM to Crimson Desert just one week before its release. The game's Steam description was also updated to reflect its open-world action-adventure nature, focusing on the journey of Kliff and the Greymane faction.
Crimson Desert Gets Launch Trailer
Pearl Abyss has released the launch trailer for their open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, showcasing cutscenes, environments, characters, and combat. The game is set to launch on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Collector's, Deluxe, and Standard editions will be available, with pre-orders including a Khaled Shield bonus and a PS5 exclusive DLC for PlayStation 5 pre-orders.
Crimson Desert Launch Trailer Released
Pearl Abyss has released the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure game set to release on March 19. The trailer showcases footage captured on PC and highlights the story of Greymane Kliff. Crimson Desert will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Crismson Desert – it’s time to get excited as the launch trailer arrives
Pearl Abyss has released the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, showcasing its open-world action and combat systems ahead of its March 19 global release. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC platforms including Steam and Epic Games Store, and the ASUS ROG Ally. Pre-downloads will begin on March 17.
