Summary:
Pearl Abyss is currently focused on optimizing Crimson Desert, aiming for a smooth launch on March 19. The game features a vast, seamless open world filled with detailed enemies, NPCs, and activities, while running on a newly developed engine capable of delivering native 4K60 graphics with ray tracing without relying on DLSS or FSR.
Public relations director Will Powers emphasized that the developers are in an "optimization phase" to enhance performance, especially for consoles like the Xbox Series S. The game will include PS5 Pro enhancements, though graphics settings details remain limited.
Crimson Desert is set in the continent of Pywell, divided into five regions, and features a main quest focused on the protagonist Cliff, alongside exploration, faction quests, and combat against various enemies. Players can also control two additional characters, each with unique skills. Powers claimed that the game world is significantly larger than both Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption 2, but stressed that the size is less important than the interactive activities available within it.
