The inaugural New Game+ Showcase ended with Pearl Abyss talking about Crimson Desert, its upcoming fantasy action RPG. We’ve seen plenty of gameplay thus far, and just how massive the world can be, but how does it compare to the biggest open-world games out there? According to marketing and strategic planning expert Will Powers, the map is larger than Red Dead Redemption 2.
Not only that, but it’s “at least” twice the size of the playable open world of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Of course, size isn’t everything, as Pearl Abyss has been working to make Pywel incredibly interactive. There’s still plenty that the development team hasn’t showcased, from the crafting system to houses. Even things it has showcased, like the Sky Isles and their puzzles, are still shrouded in mystery.
Interestingly, Powers noted that while players could indeed fight dragons (that’s plural), it’s unconfirmed whether you can slay them. Does the giant mecha dragon Golden Star count?
Time will certainly tell, but with Crimson Desert launching on March 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, it’s not much longer until we can explore Pywel first-hand. Head here for more details about the various mounts that players can use. It’s also worth adding that despite the presence of dozens and dozens of factions, none of them will affect the ending.
