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Crimson Desert started rough, but player sentiment is improving. Metacritic user scores have steadily risen, Steam reviews have warmed up, and the game has sold millions despite early criticism and a volatile stock reaction.
You meet arm wrestling in Hernand during Chapter 1's tavern scene. Tap fast, handle the quicktime spin, and you win. Beat them all to earn an Abyss Artifact.
Short answer: not yet. Crimson Desert launched on Xbox, PC, and PS5 but is not on Game Pass right now. It might show up later, given Pearl Abyss' history, but there are no confirmed plans.
Crimson Desert is built around a third-person camera, but you can switch to a first-person view for exploration. Combat, however, forces the game back into third-person, so you cannot complete the whole game in first person.
Crimson Desert looks gorgeous but can drop frames like it's on holiday. Tweak a few heavy hitters and you can hold 60 FPS without sacrificing too much eye candy.
Crimson Desert is loud, sprawling and often frustrating. Fight big groups and explore the stunning world of Pywel and you will have a blast. Try to follow the plot or ignore clunky systems and you may rage-quit. Best experienced as a sandbox rather than a narrative showcase.
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Check if your PC or Mac can run Crimson Desert. From minimum GPUs to macOS 26 recommendations — spoiler: you need 150 GB and an SSD.