Crimson Desert is at the very top of my wishlist (I can say this definitively now that Slay the Spire 2 is out), and it’s just days away. The vast open-world game from Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss has impressed me with every showing, and its gorgeous environments and smooth action are a big part of that. But with hardware experts Digital Foundry given access to conduct more extensive testing, it’s come to light that the PC version of Crimson Desert offers ray tracing options that are so impactful “it essentially unlocks an ultra-quality lighting not found on any other platform.”
Crimson Desert gets the edge on PC with a transformative graphics upgrade
16 March 20260

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