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Crimson Desert Rejects PS5 Exclusivity

by Leo Nov 24,2024

Crimson Desert, Black Desert Online's Successor, Turns Down PS5 Exclusivity Deal

Developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly rejected a proposal from Sony to make its highly anticipated, forthcoming action-adventure game Crimson Desert a PlayStation exclusive.

Sony Unable to Secure Exclusive Rights to Crimson Desert as Developers Prioritize IndependenceNo Release Date and Platforms Yet Confirmed for Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert, Black Desert Online's Successor, Turns Down PS5 Exclusivity Deal

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss remains committed to self-publishing its forthcoming action-adventure game. "In our last quarter earnings call, which is publicly available, we disclosed that we would publish Crimson Desert independently," the developer stated to Eurogamer. "We certainly value our business partners, with whom we consistently communicate regarding our progress and plans, and we are exploring various collaborative avenues with them."

Furthermore, the developer revealed that it will publicly demonstrate Crimson Desert next month in November. Pearl Abyss stated, "Moreover, we haven't announced any release date yet, so any related articles are purely speculative at this juncture. We anticipate showcasing a playable Crimson Desert version to media this week in Paris and to the public at G-Star in November."

According to a September investor meeting, Sony attempted to secure a deal with Pearl Abyss for a PS5 exclusive Crimson Desert release, temporarily excluding the Xbox platform. However, Pearl Abyss opted for self-publishing Crimson Desert as "it was determined that self-publishing would be exceptionally lucrative."

A definitive list of Crimson Desert's launch platforms and an official release date remain unconfirmed. Nonetheless, the game is anticipated to launch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox around Q2 2025.

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