Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert will launch on the Switch 2 hybrid console in 2027. The developer said the game has achieved a playable baseline and is currently being optimized for performance and quality standards, with a target release window between January and June.

Crimson Desert, an open‑world action title, has sold more than four million copies on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and generated $180 million in revenue earlier this year. The game topped US sales charts in 2026.

Pearl Abyss confirmed that no mobile version is planned for the Switch 2 platform. The company is conducting extensive technical and gameplay research on multiplayer functionality, which it described as a complex undertaking.

The financial briefing noted that the game's companion character, a large cat, remains a distinctive feature. Pearl Abyss indicated that the Switch 2 version will focus on translating the existing single‑player experience to the new hardware.

The timing of the Switch 2 launch and the feasibility of adding multiplayer are currently unresolved.