Crimson Desert has set expectations sky-high after its recent showcase at the Gamescom Opening Night Live. Coming from developers Pearl Abyss, the game is unfortunately experiencing a significant delay in its launch. It was originally scheduled for release at a much earlier time window of winter 2021. However, it seems like it is finally arriving, and it won’t be long before the fans of the title can experience it for themselves. As you anticipate Crimson Desert, get an overview of the game, the important system requirements for PC, and details about the cross-play support.
Crimson Desert at a glance
Crimson Desert is an upcoming open-world action RPG in the same universe as Black Desert Online. Nonetheless, the gameplay of this new title is a major departure from its MMO roots.

Think of this one as something similar to Witcher 3, blessed with modern-day technology and features. According to the preview, the game’s setting is highly diversified and boasts phenomenal visuals and an intense combat system.

- You can engage in various activities like fishing, cooking, or flying in an air balloon if you get tired of the quests. Other than these, expect all the elements of a traditional RPG, like boss fights, collecting and upgrading gears, solving occasional puzzles, etc.
- The title’s storyline will tell the tale of Macduff, a mercenary, and his journey across the medieval land of Pywel.
Crimson Desert: PC System Requirements
You will need the following specifications to run Crimson Desert on your PC.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 32-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-530 2.9GHz / AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core
- Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 3870 X2 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
- VRAM: 512MB
- RAM: 4 GB
- HDD: 40 GB
- DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics Card
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 6-Core 3.1GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- HDD: 40 GB
- DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card
Does it support Cross-play?

Crimson Desert is strictly a single-player experience, so naturally, there would be no multiplayer features like cross-play. However, the attribute of cross-progression should be a useful inclusion to the game. We should mention that the developers have not yet announced anything regarding the cross-progression support.
Release Date and Platforms
Crimson Desert does not have a concrete release date yet. But you can look forward to it sometime in the year 2024. As for the platforms, it is set to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
We hope this information helped to answer the question of system requirements for PC and the cross-play feature of Crimson Desert. Let us know if you eagerly await the upcoming title in the comments below.
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