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Crimson Desert Sets Premium Launch: No Microtransactions at Launch, Mod Support Undecided

Pearl Abyss frames the game as a combo-driven, accessible action adventure ahead of the March 19 launch.

Hexie Marie, a villain in Crimson Desert, stands regally amongst her crow-like plumage.
Crimson Desert developer yet to decide on PC mod support: “we need to have those conversations”
Image credit: Ubisoft and Pearl Abyss
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Overview

  • Marketing lead Will Powers says the game is a premium purchase with no in-game store or microtransactions at launch.
  • Powers adds that content is not being held back to sell separately, with pre-order bonuses limited to cosmetics and perks.
  • Official PC mod support remains undecided, with the studio planning post-launch discussions before setting a stance.
  • Pearl Abyss stresses the game is not a Soulslike, describing combat as combo-driven with options to overprepare using buffs and consumables.
  • There is a single, fixed difficulty curve at launch and player weapons do not have durability, though some utility tools will degrade or be single-use.