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Crimson Desert Launches March 19 Worldwide, With PC-Only Reviews Leaving Console Questions

Most critiques were written on the Windows build, leaving PS5 and Xbox performance largely unverified before release.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss confirms a simultaneous global release on March 19 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with preloads opening 48 hours in advance for preorders.
  • Early coverage is dominated by PC reviews, with outlets noting no pre-release PS5 or Xbox review codes and aggregate scores hovering in the high 70s on Metacritic.
  • Digital Foundry reports strong results on PS5 Pro, while a new 20‑minute PlayStation Japan video shows the base PS5 version at 1080p/30fps, offering limited clarity on final performance.
  • Analytics firm Alinea estimates nearly 400,000 Steam preorders generating about $20 million in revenue ahead of launch.
  • An official install size has not been posted, though several guides advise reserving roughly 150GB of storage, and launch‑week Twitch Drops require linking Pearl Abyss and Twitch accounts.