Crimson Desert
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Game Information
Pre-Purchase Offer
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The first step of this epic journey is about to begin.
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Khaled Shield
Digital Deluxe Edition
A plentiful adventure with the Deluxe Pack!
Enjoy a diverse adventure with more armor, horse tack, and cosmetics for Kliff.
[Deluxe Pack]
Kairos Plate Helm
Kairos Plate Gloves
Kairos Plate Boots
Kairos Cloak
Kairos Plate Armor
Balgran Shield
Exclaire Champron
Exclaire Barding
Exclaire Saddle
Exclaire Stirrups
About the Game
During a brutal attack by the Black Bears, Kliff loses his Greymane comrades, his family in all but name.
Amid the turmoil that grips the continent of Pywel, he sets out to find the scattered survivors, rebuild the fallen Greymanes, and reclaim the homeland they once called their own.
A Vast, Seamless World
The continent of Pywel, brought to life as a seamless open world, is brimming with countless destinies awaiting your discovery.
One day you may face a trial so harsh it brings you to your knees. The next day you might find yourself captivated by the gentle gaze of an innocent creature.
In this boundless land, even the simplest request could set you on the path to a fateful encounter and reveal an unexpected truth.
May Solumen’s blessing guide you on your journey across the living, breathing expanse of Pywel.
Relentless Action, Brutal Combat
On the unforgiving battlefields of Crimson Desert, there is no single path to victory.
From swords, spears, bows to powerful abilities and elemental enhancements, take advantage of the wide arsenal of weapons and skills available to you and create lethal combinations to unleash even greater power.
With every strike and move, forge your own way in a world where a split second can decide your fate in fast-paced, visceral battles.
Dawning Fate
On the continent of Pywel, the rival factions of Pailune maintained a tense balance.
At Kliff's side stood his steadfast Greymane comrades: Oongka, Yann, and Naira.
That fragile peace was shattered with the sudden assault of the Black Bears.
Those Who Fight to Protect, and Those Who Fight to Torment.
The Greymanes fall one by one in their clash against the Black Bears. In a desperate struggle against their fearsome leader Myurdin, Kliff and the few Greymanes who survive are scattered to the winds.
The Beginning of a New Journey
Kliff, etching the names of his fallen companions into his heart, vows to rebuild the Greymanes and exact vengeance upon the Black Bears.
Along this path, he would meet those who seek to upend the very order of the continent and face a mission unlike any he has ever known.
Mac Performance Stats
Experience Reports
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Play Methods
Average Rating
Experience Reports
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Native
- Graphics:
- MEDIUM
- FPS:
- 40
- Resolution:
- 3440x1440
- Machine:
- MacBook Pro
- Chip:
- M2 MAX
- Cores:
- 12 CPU, 38 GPU
- RAM:
- 32 GB
Review Note:
with metal fx performance around 40 FPS. playable. input lag with ps5 controller via bluetooth
Native
- Graphics:
- MEDIUM
- FPS:
- 30
- Resolution:
- 1920x1080
- Machine:
- MacBook Pro
- Chip:
- M2 PRO
- Cores:
- 10 CPU, 16 GPU
- RAM:
- 32 GB
Review Note:
I’m playing on patch version 1.01.03, and the game is still affected by stability issues. It occasionally crashes or simply freezes out of nowhere. The timing is inconsistent as well—sometimes it happens after around 10 minutes, and other times I can play for over an hour without any issues. I hope a future update improves performance and fixes these crashes/freezes, because the game is enjoyable when it runs properly.
Update for patch 1.02.00: I was able to play for about 1.5 hours without a freeze, which is an improvement. However, after that I got two freezes in a relatively short time, so the stability issues aren’t fully resolved yet.
Native
- Graphics:
- ULTRA
- FPS:
- 80
- Resolution:
- 1920x1080
- Machine:
- MacBook Pro
- Chip:
- M3 MAX
- Cores:
- 16 CPU, 40 GPU
- RAM:
- 128 GB
Review Note:
Runs surprisingly well with Upscale on Quality, most graphical settings on ultra and of course Frame Gen. I had a lot of input lag initially but actually later got lowered and its barely noticeable. Steam Version
Native
- Graphics:
- LOW
- FPS:
- 60
- Resolution:
- 1920x1080
- Machine:
- Mac mini
- Chip:
- M4 BASE
- Cores:
- 10 CPU, 10 GPU
- RAM:
- 32 GB
Review Note:
Runs okay on minimum settings and is playable. So far, so good. The graphics are kinda acceptable, but I wish the game system requirements weren't that demanding.
