Crimson Desert Detailed System Requirements and Console Specs
Pretty manageable!
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Pearl Abyss has finally given us a first look at the technical requirements for their upcoming ambitious RPG, Crimson Desert. Here is a complete breakdown of what you can expect in terms of performance and resolution while playing Crimson Desert on your PC hardware or consoles.
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Crimson Desert PC System Requirements
| Minimum | Low | Recommended | High | Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Minimum | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
| Performance Specs | Upscaled 1080p (from 900p) 30 FPS | 1080p 30 FPS | 1080p 60 FPS / 4K 30 FPS | 1440p 60 FPS | 4K 60 FPS |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| 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 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 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 |
On PC, the sweet spot is at 1440p, and you’ll need an RTX 4070 paired with something like a Ryzen 5 7600X to get a 60 FPS experience, without upscaling, which I think is quite reasonable for a game of this scale. Regardless of your settings, you need 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free space.
Crimson Desert Mac System Requirements
Crimson Desert Console Specifications
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 |
- For VRR, you need a compatible display and an HDMI 2.1 cable.
It’s nice to finally get some confirmation as to what players
Crimson Desert Release Date
Crimson Desert is coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, and the PS5 on March 20, 2025.
