Crimson Desert

### Overview Pearl Abyss built Crimson Desert as an open-world action adventure on its BlackSpace Engine. Its March 2026 launch covered PC, console and Mac storefronts. Exploration includes climbing and gliding, and combat combines melee and ranged options. It fits readers who want to set their own pace through a large world. The Golden Joystick PC award is a useful reason to look at it alongside the ceremony’s more specialised winners. ### Key metrics - Associated awards: 1 - First release year: 2026 - Award year: 2026 ### Pros and cons **Pros:** Climbing and gliding give exploration more options; melee and ranged combat suit different approaches; the launch covered several platforms. **Cons:** An open world asks for more navigation; the breadth can be a drawback for readers who prefer episodes; system requirements matter on PC. ### Best for PC players who want a broad exploration and combat game. ### Things to watch out for Check performance and input options on your own device before picking a storefront. **Vote Question:** Would you pick Crimson Desert’s open-world freedom over the focus of an award-winning episode or campaign? ### References - [Award organiser results](https://www.gamespress.com/ja-JP/Winners-Announced-at-the-44th-Golden-Joystick-Awards-Presented-by-Pot-) - [Official game reference](https://www.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Board/Detail?_boardNo=14684)