The countdown is on for the launch of Crimson Desert, the latest title from Pearl Abyss. Players will soon have the opportunity to traverse the expansive landscapes of Pywel, featuring everything from lush fields to bustling medieval cities and sweeping desert dunes.
Release Timing Across Time Zones
Crimson Desert is officially launching on Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. EDT. Here’s how that translates across various time zones:
- 3:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, March 19 for the west coast of North America
- 6:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19 for the east coast of North America
- 7:00 p.m. BRT on Thursday, March 19 for Brazil
- 10:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday, March 19 for the U.K.
- 11:00 p.m. CET on Thursday, March 19 for western Europe
- 7:00 a.m. JST on Friday, March 20 for Japan
- 9:00 a.m. AEDT on Friday, March 20 for the east coast of Australia
Preloading Information
If you’ve pre-ordered Crimson Desert, you can preload the game starting 48 hours before the official launch. This allows you to dive into the action as soon as the game goes live. Preloading begins at the following times:
- 3:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, March 17 for the west coast of North America
- 6:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 17 for the east coast of North America
- 7:00 p.m. BRT on Tuesday, March 17 for Brazil
- 10:00 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, March 17 for the U.K.
- 11:00 p.m. CET on Tuesday, March 17 for western Europe
- 7:00 a.m. JST on Wednesday, March 18 for Japan
- 9:00 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, March 18 for the east coast of Australia
Pre-order Bonuses
In addition to the early access, players who pre-order Crimson Desert will receive the Khaled Shield as a bonus. This incentive adds an extra layer of excitement as players prepare to explore the secrets hidden within the game’s vast world.
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