Crimson Desert Targeting Switch 2 for Early 2027 Release
Pearl Abyss has confirmed a playable baseline for Crimson Desert on the Nintendo Switch 2. The open-world action game is now aiming for a launch in the first half of 2027. Developers are also exploring the possibility of adding multiplayer features to the port.
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Crimson Desert's Switch 2 port could launch in the first half of 2027, says Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert has reached a playable baseline and is targeted for release in the first half of 2027. The developer shared this update in its Q2 2026 earnings report, noting that the game has seen significant improvements since its initial troubled launch earlier this year.
One Of This Year’s Biggest Games Is Coming To Switch 2 Next Year
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the first half of 2027. The open-world action game, which has already sold over 4 million copies on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, is currently undergoing technical reviews for the hybrid system. Pearl Abyss is also researching the feasibility of adding multiplayer to the game, though they acknowledge it is a complex undertaking.
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert could come to Switch 2 in first half of 2027
Pearl Abyss is considering a release for Crimson Desert on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the first half of 2027, provided the game can run in a satisfactory state. The development studio has been actively working on a port for the upcoming console.