Crimson Desert Dev Denies Hiding Console Footage
Pearl Abyss PR is pushing back against claims that console footage for Crimson Desert is being withheld. Developers state they are not hiding anything and will reveal more closer to the March 19th launch. They ask for patience as they prepare to showcase the game's performance on all platforms.
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"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.
'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.
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.
