Pearl Abyss has revealed during its quarterly financial report that the first major expansion for Crimson Desert is set to launch late this year, adding that any potential DLC beyond that will be determined by numerous factors such as feedback and development resources. Details regarding its structure, pricing, and exact release schedule will be shared during the third quarter. Crimson Desert is not a one-off title, but a core flagship IP of our company designed for long term growth and expansion. Crimson Desert was released in March 2026 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, and you can read our full review here. Crimson Desert takes place in the fictional open-world setting of Pywel, which has been impacted by multiple conflicts and mysterious forces.