Key Takeaways
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- Crimson Deserts physical release does not contain the complete game, requiring a mandatory update upon installation.
- The games box art states an internet connection is required for play, but physical copies distributed before launch were playable without one.
- The game includes Denuvo anti-tamper technology even before its official release.
- The incomplete nature of the physical edition and the need for a substantial update may be a concern for video game collectors who prefer physical formats.
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Recent discussions about Pearl Abyss’s open-world RPG, Crimson Desert, have focused on its technical performance and scale. Now, the question of its physical release has become relevant, especially since the disc seemingly does not contain the complete game. In an age where physical formats are declining, the revelation that the Crimson Desert disc is largely incomplete highlights a concerning trend. Given Crimson Desert’s file size, exceeding 150 GB on PC, it was apparent that the entire game could not fit on a single Blu-ray disc for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. Historically, studios have addressed this by including multiple discs, as seen in Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077. However, Pearl Abyss has taken a different approach. Physical copies were reportedly distributed a week before launch, with some players gaining early access. Some of these players posted photos online of their newly acquired PS5 copies. One user, Germanico025, received a notification from their local store that the game was available for pickup. However, the game’s box art clearly states that an internet connection is required. Moreover, the game reportedly includes Denuvo anti-tamper technology, even before its official release.
Incomplete Physical Release of Crimson Desert Requires Mandatory Update, Sparking Controversy Among Collectors
Adding to concerns, Twitter user BloodyRoar3 posted a video showing Crimson Desert booting up after a 77 GB install, only to display a screen requiring an internet connection for an update. This was corroborated by players on a dedicated subreddit. While players can install the game from the disc, they cannot begin playing without this additional download. Pre-ordered physical copies cannot be installed and launched before the official release date, and the update is mandatory. This means that those who purchase the physical edition of Crimson Desert will receive only a portion of the game on the disc. To access the full game, players must connect to the internet and download a substantial update, in addition to any standard day-one patch. This renders the disc, for physical buyers, as more of a license key than a complete game—a point irrelevant to digital purchasers. While some may argue that a game of this size would quickly become outdated on disc due to ongoing updates and corrections, releasing a physical product that is not functional out-of-the-box is another setback for video game collectors who prefer physical formats. Source: Cover image for YouTube video, “Official Launch Trailer – Crimson Desert.”
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