Crimson Desert goes free-to-play to celebrate DLC launch
Pearl Abyss has made Crimson Desert free-to-play on PlayStation and Xbox to celebrate the release of the Charting the Unknown DLC. The offer provides a five-hour trial where progress carries over to the full purchase. Xbox Series X|S owners can access the trial without a subscription, while PlayStation users require PS Plus. The DLC is also available on Apple Mac. Despite the launch, Pearl Abyss shares fell over 7% on the first trading day following the release. Update 2.04.05 has since addressed quest bugs and a Ravok crash.
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- β Crimson Desert is free-to-play on PlayStation and Xbox to celebrate the launch of the Charting the Unknown DLC.
- β The free trial lasts five hours and allows progress to carry over if the game is purchased.
- β Xbox players do not need a subscription for the trial, but PS Plus is required for PlayStation users.
- β The Charting the Unknown DLC is available on Apple Mac.
What changed
Crimson Desert launched a five-hour free trial on consoles and released the Charting the Unknown DLC.
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Crimson Desert transitions to free-to-play for DLC launch
Pearl Abyss has made Crimson Desert free-to-play on PlayStation and Xbox to celebrate the release of the Charting the Unknown DLC. The offer provides a five-hour trial where progress carries over to the full purchase. Xbox Series X|S owners can access the trial without a subscription, while PlayStation users require PS Plus. The DLC is also available on Apple Mac. Despite the launch, Pearl Abyss shares fell over 7% on the first trading day following the release. Update 2.04.05 has since addressed quest bugs and a Ravok crash.
Why it matters
Crimson Desert is a 2026 Game of the Year contender that gained significant popularity earlier this year. The move to a free-to-play model aims to attract new players to the open world and the new expansion.
What is confirmed
- Crimson Desert is free-to-play on PlayStation and Xbox to celebrate the launch of the Charting the Unknown DLC.
- The free trial lasts five hours and allows progress to carry over if the game is purchased.
- Xbox players do not need a subscription for the trial, but PS Plus is required for PlayStation users.
- The Charting the Unknown DLC is available on Apple Mac.
- Pearl Abyss stock dropped over 7% on the first trading day after the DLC release.
- Update 2.04.05 fixes quest progression bugs and a Ravok crash.
What to watch next
- Further stock price fluctuations for Pearl Abyss
- User reception of the Charting the Unknown content
- Expiration of the free trial period in January 2027
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (18)
- XBOX Wire β The Journey of Crimson Desert Continues with Charting the Unknown
- νμ΄λΉμ€ 곡μ ννμ΄μ§ β [Notices] Charting the Unknown Is Now Available, including Apple Mac
- cashwalklabs.io β GM will switch to Nasdaq from the NYSE on Nov. 17
- IGN β Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Review So Far β Much More Content, Not Always for the Better
- Pure Xbox β Crimson Desert Enhanced Adds Surprise Free Trial For All Xbox Series X|S Owners
- GAMINGbible β Crimson Desert goes free-to-play to celebrate DLC launch
- νμ΄λΉμ€ 곡μ ννμ΄μ§ β [Notices] Charting the Unknown Market Availability Update
- Inven Global β Pearl Abyss Plunges Over 7% on First Trading Day Following 'Crimson Desert DLC' Release
- TwistedVoxel β Crimson Desert Update 2.04.05 Fixes Ravok Crash and Quest Progression Bugs
- IGN β The Saw Turns Again Walkthrough
- www.eurogamer.net β Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition gets a surprise demo on ...
- www.gamingbible.com β Crimson Desert goes free-to-play to celebrate DLC launch - GAMINGbible ,Let's All Play
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