Crimson Desert received the first plot addition Charting the Unknown: ships, underwater world and romance
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown , the first major story expansion for Crimson Desert. The DLC was released on October 29, 2026 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; on Russian Steam it costs 1,534 rubles. The release was originally planned for mid-October, but the studio postponed it by two weeks to finalize the content and improve the stability of the game.
The addition takes the adventure beyond the continent of Pavel: the mercenary Cliff, along with his companions Ungka and Damiana, goes into uncharted waters. The developers promise stories about an ominous shadow over the desert, a dangerous political conflict, travel through time and an ancient secret hidden at the bottom of the sea.
Three stories and ocean spaces
- Three new storylines - a separate story for Cliff, Unka and Damiana, which begins after the completion of the main story arc.
- Own Ship - Players can build a ship and sail into Pyvel's Great Ocean, discovering new islands.
- Underwater exploration - diving to sunken ruins and treasure chests. Time under water is limited by the supply of air, and a diving suit extends it; In the depths there are new creatures, some of which can be ridden.
- Garden of Trials - new battle mode: bosses from the entire adventure, one after another.
Life between battles
Charting the Unknown significantly deepens the everyday part of the game. You can now build warmer relationships with the residents of Pavel, even to the point of romance and wedding. The redesigned housing system allows you to build a house from scratch, and freed castles can be decorated to your liking. In addition, players will be able to rent and personally manage establishments, from a restaurant in Vellua to a forge in the Zargan Workshops, assigning followers and deciding what goods to sell.
For those who are not yet familiar with Crimson Desert, there is a convenient reason to return or start getting acquainted: a free five-hour adventure of the base game is available on Xbox from October 29 to early January.
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