PLAION will distribute the physical edition of Pearl Abyss-developed open-world action adventure game Crimson Desert globally when it launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in Q1 2026, the companies announced.
“We are proud to work with Pearl Abyss to bring Crimson Desert to players across the globe,” said PLAION Partners CEO Craig McNicol in a press release. “Our global footprint and experienced territory teams will bring fans the incredible experience of Crimson Desert. This collaboration is a testament to PLAION’s growing commitment to and strength in the Asia Pacific region and highlights our ongoing mission to become a global force in video game publishing.”
Pearl Abyss chief business officer Kevin Kim added, “PLAION is already proving to be a strong partner for Pearl Abyss as we continue to grow in overseas markets. Partnering with PLAION with their global footprint will allow us to bring Crimson Desert to even more fans around the world. We are pleased to partner with a physical game distributor that shares our ambitious vision of an adventure set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel.”
Here is a brief overview of the game, via PLAION:
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal world of Pywel. Players follow Kliff, leader of the Greymanes—a band of battle-hardened mercenaries—who must fight to save these lands from an impending catastrophe. As they explore the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.
If you missed it last week, watch 13 minutes of Crimson Desert gameplay from Gamescom 2025 here.