With Crimson Desert finally approaching its long-awaited launch, players eager to jump into Pearl Abyss’ ambitious open world action-adventure RPG will soon be able to download the game ahead of release.
Preloading allows players who have already pre-ordered the game to install it early so that it’s ready to play the moment it unlocks. Given the massive scope of the game and its sizable download footprint, it makes sense to get a head start. So far, we know that the PC weighs in at 135GB, while the console sizes haven’t been revealed as of yet.
When You Can Preload Crimson Desert
Preloading for Crimson Desert is scheduled to begin on March 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM UTC across digital storefronts including the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
For players planning to jump in the moment the game unlocks, preloading will likely be the best way to ensure everything is ready to go when launch day arrives.
March 17, 2026
- Los Angeles – 3:00 PM
- Dallas – 5:00 PM
- New York – 6:00 PM
- São Paulo – 7:00 PM
- London – 10:00 PM
- Berlin – 11:00 PM
- Paris – 11:00 PM
March 18, 2026
- Cape Town – 12:00 AM
- Istanbul – 1:00 AM
- Dubai – 2:00 AM
- Beijing – 6:00 AM
- Singapore – 6:00 AM
- Seoul – 7:00 AM
- Tokyo – 7:00 AM
- Sydney – 9:00 AM
When Crimson Desert Launches
Crimson Desert launches worldwide on March 19, 2026, with the game unlocking simultaneously across all supported platforms. Players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will be able to begin playing at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM UTC.
March 19, 2026
- Los Angeles – 3:00 PM
- Dallas – 5:00 PM
- New York – 6:00 PM
- São Paulo – 7:00 PM
- London – 10:00 PM
- Berlin – 11:00 PM
- Paris – 11:00 PM
March 20, 2026
- Istanbul – 1:00 AM
- Dubai – 2:00 AM
- Cape Town – 12:00 AM
- Beijing – 6:00 AM
- Singapore – 6:00 AM
- Seoul – 7:00 AM
- Tokyo – 7:00 AM
- Sydney – 9:00 AM
Developed and published by Pearl Abyss, the studio behind Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert is a large-scale single-player action adventure set on the war-torn continent of Pywel. The game follows mercenary leader Kliff Macduff as he navigates political conflict, shifting alliances, and large-scale battles across a sprawling open world.
Be sure to check back when the game launches to see The Outerhaven’s review of Crimson Desert. While you’re all waiting, why not check out our Crimson Desert previews (preview 1 / preview 2) of the game to see what we thought about it.
