Pearl Abyss has officially revealed the first DLC for Crimson Desert, confirming a release date of October 15. After its release in March, Crimson Desert‘s developer has been hard at work producing the new DLC, promising new adventures for Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane.
Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Releases October 15
During the most recent State of Play, Pearl Abyss officially confirmed that Crimson Desert‘s Charting the Unknown DLC is set to release on October 15, 2026. The almost two-minute trailer gave players a first look at what to expect in the DLC, teasing new quests, extensive underwater gameplay (including Crimson Desert protagonist Kliff riding a shark), and base-building mechanics that offer extensive customization options, far more so than exists in the game currently.
-
Image via Pearl Abyss -
Image via Pearl Abyss -
Image via Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss has been teasing new Crimson Desert DLC for a while, speaking openly about its plans to make even more extensive content additions to the game in the future. However, until now, it wasn’t clear exactly how large the planned DLC would be, and this trailer makes it clear the developer hasn’t held back on the upcoming content.
Crimson Desert is already an enormous game, with hundreds of hours of content for players to enjoy. As of last month, only 10% of Crimson Desert players had actually finished the game, which is a sign of just how enormous it truly is. The idea that the Charting the Unknown DLC is adding even more to the popular RPG is pretty insane, and it will be exciting to see what Pearl Abyss can pull off with the DLC.
- Released
-
March 19, 2026
- ESRB
-
Mature 17+ / Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
-
Pearl Abyss
- Publisher(s)
-
Pearl Abyss
