- Crimson Desert has yet to receive any PS5 and Xbox Series S|X footage, and it seems this will remain the case until launch.
- Many are concerned about the console ports and believe this is a huge red flag from the developers.
- So far, the game has only been previewed on the PS5 Pro and PC, and the team is said to have a huge day-one patch planned for the other platforms.
Crimson Desert has generated incredible excitement leading up to its March 19 release, with many even considering the possibility that the title could end up as 2026’s 2nd best-seller.
Despite the recently released Resident Evil Requiem, everyone’s attention has now shifted to Crimson Desert. Many also have high hopes for the game’s optimization following the system requirements reveal, but audiences are less optimistic on the console side.
Why it matters: A recent preview of Crimson Desert focused on the PS5 Pro footage, but many were left curious about the base console experience.
Pearl Abyss’ marketing efforts for Crimson Desert have focused on the PC port so far. Both the media and public have been shown the PC version, with one exception.
Recently, popular analysts Digital Foundry received the console version of Crimson Desert. However, unlike the traditional process of developers sending over a game code or review copy, Pearl Abyss sent the team a separate PS5 Pro with Crimson Desert already installed.
Over on Discord, the team also noted that it will likely not share base PS5 footage before launch due to the activation server being offline for now. It is also said that the team is preparing a huge day-one patch for the console versions.
On platforms like Reddit, fans have not had the best reaction to this information. Many believe that a developer restricting footage like this is never a good sign, while others pointed out that the team previously promised to share adequate details on the console versions before launch.
Some fans have even compared the team’s secrecy to Cyberpunk 2077’s situation from 2020, stating that the game might be in a poor state on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X.
With just three days left before Crimson Desert arrives, it’s still possible for Pearl Abyss to share official footage of the PS5 and Xbox Series S|X ports in the next few days. However, with each passing day, fan concerns continue to grow, and many can’t help but admit that this is a huge red flag for an otherwise exciting game.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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