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‘Let us cook’ — Crimson Desert dev asks fans to wait a little longer for PS5 footage, even though we’re less than two weeks away from launch
Pearl Abyss Marketing Director Will Powers addressed fan concerns about the lack of PlayStation 5 footage for Crimson Desert, stating that the development team is not hiding anything and will reveal more before the launch. He asked fans to be patient, comparing the situation to the hype surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6. The game is set to release in two weeks, with some players expressing skepticism due to the current lack of console-specific gameplay demonstrations.
"In a sense, we're kind of victims of ourselves" says Crimson Desert's chief marketer, who reckons it plunged over the announcement Kliff too early
Pearl Abyss marketing director Will Powers admits that Crimson Desert was announced too early, leading to confusion about the game's identity. He explained that the game has evolved significantly since its initial reveal six and a half years ago, becoming an amalgamation of its original concept and subsequent development, including the creation of a new engine. Powers believes this early announcement created an "air of mystique" but acknowledges it was a consequence of the team's own actions.
PS5 Pro Enhancements Revealed for Long-Awaited Adventure Game
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Crimson Desert will feature PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, including support for PSSR 2.0, High CPU Frequency Mode, Geometry Shader Oversubscription, and NGG Culling for 4K resolutions at higher frame rates with ray tracing. Despite these technical details, skepticism remains among players due to the game's PC-focused review process, prompting a response from PR representative Will Powers.
'It Isn't TikTok Brain' — Crimson Desert's 'Fast Forward' Button Lets You Speed Through Dialogue, and People Have Plenty to Say About It - IGN
Crimson Desert's 'fast forward' dialogue feature has sparked debate online, with some criticizing it as indicative of 'TikTok brain' and others defending it as a time-saving option for large games. Developer Pearl Abyss also clarified the game's genre, describing it as an open-world action-adventure rather than a traditional RPG, though they are open to fans categorizing it as such. The game is set to release on March 19 for PC and consoles, priced at $69.99, and will not feature microtransactions.
Crimson Desert Studio Wants to Strike Balance Between Raising Awareness and Not Over-Promising
Pearl Abyss marketing director Will Powers discussed the strategy for Crimson Desert, emphasizing the need to balance raising awareness with avoiding over-promising to players. He acknowledged the studio's MMORPG heritage and the game's evolution since its initial 2019 announcement, aiming to manage expectations for the single-player open-world title launching March 19th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
"I'm sick of having to repeat myself" - Crimson Desert PR shuts down accusations it's "hiding" console footage ahead of imminent launch
Pearl Abyss's PR Director Will Powers addressed concerns that Crimson Desert is hiding console footage, stating the team is not concealing anything and will reveal more before the March 19th launch. He emphasized transparency while pushing back against demands for information on specific timelines, drawing comparisons to Cyberpunk 2077's pre-launch marketing.
Crimson Desert's Will Powers Says Pearl Abyss Is Trying to Avoid Overhyping the Game So Players Don't Think It's 'the Second Coming' - IGN
Pearl Abyss marketing director Will Powers discusses Crimson Desert, aiming to avoid overhyping the game despite its long development and ambitious scope. He highlights the game's evolution from its initial announcement, its pivot to an open-world action-adventure genre distinct from Black Desert Online, and the developer's focus on creating a fun, cohesive, and shareable player experience.
'We're Not Hiding Anything': Crimson Desert Dev 'Sick' of Claims Around No PS5 Footage
Pearl Abyss PR director Will Powers expressed frustration over repeated concerns about the lack of console footage for Crimson Desert, stating the studio is not hiding anything. Despite the game's upcoming release on March 19, 2026, for PC and consoles, most public footage has been PC-based, leading to comparisons with Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch and worries about its performance on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
"We're Not Hiding Anything," Crimson Desert Rep Says As Players Demand Console Footage
Pearl Abyss PR and marketing director Will Powers addressed player demands for console footage of Crimson Desert, stating the company is not hiding anything and will reveal more information closer to the game's March 19 launch. The upcoming action-adventure game is available for preorder on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Crimson Desert Team “Not Hiding” Console Footage: “Let Us Cook? Please And Thank You”
Pearl Abyss marketing expert Will Powers addressed concerns that the company is hiding console footage for Crimson Desert, stating that reveals will happen closer to the March 19th launch. He emphasized that information is shared openly and that there is a plan to showcase console performance. The game is set to release on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
