Pearl Abyss has unveiled the technical specifications for its highly anticipated RPG, Crimson Desert. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the system requirements and performance expectations for both PC and console players.
System Requirements for Crimson Desert on PC
Minimum
Low
Recommended
High
Ultra
Graphics Preset
Minimum
Low
Medium
High
Ultra
Performance Specifications
Upscaled 1080p (from 900p) 30 FPS
1080p 30 FPS
1080p 60 FPS / 4K 30 FPS
1440p 60 FPS
4K 60 FPS
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
AMD Radeon RX 6700 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
AMD Radeon RX 7700 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
AMD Radeon RX 9070 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X / Intel i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Intel i5-13600K
Memory (RAM)
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
Operating System (OS)
Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer
Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer
Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer
Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer
Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer
Storage
150 GB SSD
150 GB SSD
150 GB SSD
150 GB SSD
150 GB SSD
For an optimal gaming experience on PC, targeting 1440p resolution is ideal. To achieve a consistent 60 FPS without upscaling, players will need an NVIDIA RTX 4070 or a similarly capable AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Regardless of the graphical settings chosen, the game requires 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free disk space for installation.
Mac System Requirements for Crimson Desert
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Console Specifications for Crimson Desert
PlayStation 5
Performance
Balanced
Quality
Resolution
1080p
Upscaled 4K (from 1280p, FSR 3)
Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, FSR 3)
Target Performance
60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR
40 FPS VSync
30 FPS VSync
Raytracing Quality
Raytracing Low
Raytracing Low
Raytracing High
PlayStation 5 Pro
Performance
Balanced
Quality
Resolution
Upscaled 4K (from 1080p, Upgraded PSSR)
Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, Upgraded PSSR)
4K
Target Performance
60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR
40 FPS VSync / 48+ FPS VRR
30 FPS VSync
Raytracing Quality
Raytracing High
Raytracing High
Raytracing Ultra
Xbox Series S
Performance
Quality
Resolution
720p
1080p
Target Performance
40 FPS VSync
30 FPS VSync
Raytracing Quality
Raytracing Off
Raytracing Off
Xbox Series X
Performance
Balanced
Quality
Resolution
1080p
Upscaled 4K (from 1280p, FSR 3)
Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, FSR 3)
Target Performance
60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR
40 FPS VSync
30 FPS VSync
Raytracing Quality
Raytracing Low
Raytracing Low
Raytracing High
To experience Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), ensure your display supports it and use an HDMI 2.1 cable.
Players can finally breathe a sigh of relief with this detailed information on system specifications.
Release Date for Crimson Desert
The exciting release of Crimson Desert is set for March 20, 2025 across PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5.
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