PEARL ABYSS UNVEILS EPIC 50-MINUTE CRIMSON DESERT EARLY GAMEPLAY PREVIEW

Explore a Vast Open World, Experience Intense Combat, and Dive into an Engrossing Storyline

Manhattan Beach, CA – September 12, 2024 – Korean publisher and developer Pearl Abyss released today an extensive 50-minute gameplay video for its upcoming open world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, offering fans an in-depth look at the expansive world of Pywel. This new footage provides an overview of the game’s vast, detailed landscapes, intense combat mechanics, and captivating narrative, further heightening excitement for the upcoming title. 

• Download the 50-minute gameplay video, screenshots, and key art here

Step into the Engrossing Storyline of Kliff of the Greymanes
The gameplay begins with Kliff, the game’s protagonist and leader of the Greymanes, embroiled in a fierce skirmish against the brutal Black Bears. The violent assault separates and scatters Kliff and his comrades Oongka, Yann, and Naira. 

In the city of Hernand, Kliff is guided to the mysterious realm known as the Abyss. In it, Kliff encounters the enigmatic Alustin and White Crow who bestows upon him a new and powerful gliding ability. 

The story’s intensity escalates as Kliff engages in a tense duel in Hernand and then also receives a request to investigate an incident there. During his journey, he crosses paths with the Goldleaf Merchants, and the story culminates in a heart-pounding battle against Split Horn, a formidable enemy who wields devastating and lightning-fast wind-based attacks.  

Experience the Enormous Open World of Pywel
In addition to the rich narrative, the video showcases the expansive open world of Crimson Desert. Viewers witness Kliff navigating diverse terrains on foot, galloping across vast landscapes on horseback, and gliding through the skies — each environment brimming with detail and life. 

With this latest gameplay video, Pearl Abyss aims to deepen players’ understanding and anticipation of Crimson Desert, following the positive reception of the game’s first public hands-on demo at Gamescom 2024 by delving deeper into the open-world setting of the game. 

This footage further reveals the depth and variety of the game’s combo-heavy combat system. Whether engaging in intense one-on-one duels or massive battles against dozens of aggressive foes, Crimson Desert promises an exhilarating, tactical combat experience. The preview is further enhanced by immersive cutscenes and voice acting, bringing the world of Crimson Desert to life. 

The company remains committed to delivering a high-quality gaming experience that captivates players worldwide. 

For more information on Crimson Desert, including all the announcements at Gamescom, please visit the official website and follow Crimson Desert on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Editor’s Note
This gameplay reel showcases selected segments from the early stages of Crimson Desert. The footage has been purposefully edited to give viewers a brief overview of the game and some of its core elements. It is not necessarily edited in sequence. Please note that this video features actual in-game content. However, as the game is still in development, the final version may differ from what is shown here. 

ABOUT PEARL ABYSS 
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, available on PC, mobile, and consoles. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.