Attendees will get hands-on access to a new questline from Crimson Desert, showcasing early to mid-game content and immersing players in large-scale, open-world battlefield scenarios.
One of the demo’s standout features is its intense, cinematic battlefield experience. Players will witness shells whistling overhead, steel clashing, the sound of battle echoing across the field, and a world ablaze in smoke and fire — delivering a visceral depiction of medieval warfare. The questline also highlights Crimson Desert's high-quality cutscenes that bring the story to life.
Key characters include the protagonist — the Graymane Kliff — his Greymane companion Oongka, Marquis Stefan Lanford of Calphade, and Cassius Morten, a fearsome enemy who has betrayed Calphade. Together, they offer a glimpse into the story of Kliff and the Greymanes and the worldbuilding of Crimson Desert, which is woven throughout the game's narrative.
Also on display is the continent of Pywel, the heart of Crimson Desert's open world. Dynamic environmental effects—such as natural lighting that changes over time, shifting weather, and massive geological formations like mountain ranges and cliff faces—enhance immersive play. All visual elements are powered by Pearl Abyss’s proprietary BlackSpace Engine, which delivers realistic, high-quality graphics that bring the world of Crimson Desert to life.
At Gamescom, Pearl Abyss is partnering with global tech leaders to ensure an optimal gameplay experience. Visitors will be able to play the demo using AMD hardware and Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G6 and G8 gaming monitors, which provide enhanced realism and immersion.
The Crimson Desert demo will be playable in the Entertainment area in Hall 06.1 | Stand B041 - A040 of the Entertainment Area at Koelnmesse during Gamescom.
INFORMATION FOR MEDIA AND CONTENT CREATORS
For media and content creators who would like to book a hands-on demo session with us at Gamescom 2025, please contact:
📧 rick@pearlabyss.com
📧 eugenie@pearlabyss.com
For media and content creators who would like to book a hands-on demo session with us at Gamescom 2025, please contact:
📧 rick@pearlabyss.com
📧 eugenie@pearlabyss.com
ABOUT CRIMSON DESERT
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, aiming for a global release on console and PC platforms. Through vibrant storytelling and intense action, Crimson Desert depicts realistic characters and narratives that revolve around the Greymanes fighting to achieve their noble mission. Players will experience the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel and witness the conflicts and epic sagas surrounding Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes, as his mission takes him on an unforgettable journey.
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, aiming for a global release on console and PC platforms. Through vibrant storytelling and intense action, Crimson Desert depicts realistic characters and narratives that revolve around the Greymanes fighting to achieve their noble mission. Players will experience the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel and witness the conflicts and epic sagas surrounding Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes, as his mission takes him on an unforgettable journey.
ABOUT PEARL ABYSS
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, which is available on PC, mobile, and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, which is available on PC, mobile, and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.