Pearl Abyss, the developer behind the highly anticipated action-adventure game Crimson Desert, reportedly rejected a lucrative PlayStation exclusivity deal with Sony.

Sony's Exclusivity Bid for Crimson Desert Fails

Crimson Desert Release Date and Platforms Still Unconfirmed

Pearl Abyss remains committed to self-publishing Crimson Desert. In a statement to Eurogamer, the developer clarified their decision: "In our last quarter earnings call, which is publicly available, we revealed that we would publish Crimson Desert independently. We of course honor and appreciate our business partners, with whom we are constantly in touch about our progress and plans, and we are discussing various forms of collaboration with them."

A playable build of Crimson Desert will be showcased to media this week in Paris, followed by a public demonstration at G-Star in November. The developer also emphasized that no release date has been set, stating, "Additionally, we have not announced any release date yet, so any articles about the topic are only speculation at this point. We look forward to showcasing a playable Crimson Desert build to media this week in Paris and to the public at G-Star in November."

According to a September investor meeting, Sony attempted to secure Crimson Desert as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, potentially delaying or preventing its release on Xbox. However, Pearl Abyss opted for self-publishing, believing it would yield greater profitability.

While a definitive platform list and release date remain unannounced, Crimson Desert is anticipated to launch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox sometime around Q2 2025.