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Crimson Desert Sets Global March 19 Launch as Base PS5 Footage Calms Performance Worries

Pearl Abyss has detailed regional unlock times and 48‑hour preloads, and early Steam sales estimates signal strong demand.

Overview

  • The game goes live simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) and macOS at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. GMT on March 19, with some regions unlocking on March 20 due to time zones.
  • Players who pre-ordered can begin preloading 48 hours before their local launch time on all platforms, according to the developer.
  • PlayStation Japan published roughly 20 minutes of gameplay captured on a base PS5, and multiple outlets report stable 30 FPS Quality‑mode performance, though evaluations note 1080p compression and that Xbox footage has not been shown.
  • On Xbox Series consoles, the reported download size is 120.98 GB, underscoring a sizable install ahead of launch.
  • Analytics firm Alinea Analytics estimates nearly 400,000 Steam pre-orders totaling about $20 million in revenue, indicating strong pre-release interest.