Crimson Desert to Get a Version for Nintendo Switch 2 in First Half of 2027

Pearl Abyss is planning a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert for release in the first half of 2027. This announcement was made during the company's latest financial presentation, where they also detailed plans for downloadable content (DLC), pricing strategies, and platform expansion designed to ensure the game's long-term success. Developing a Crimson Desert version for the Switch 2 presents a technical challenge due to the console's hardware limitations. Pearl Abyss emphasized that the primary focus is preserving the game's signature graphics, combat, and open-world experience, rather than simply porting it. The developer stated that Crimson Desert has already reached an initial stage of playability on the Switch 2, and technical assessments for performance optimization and quality compliance are underway. Although a definitive launch schedule has not been confirmed, Pearl Abyss is targeting the first half of 2027 for the Switch 2 release. The company plans to provide updates through its official channels once more details are finalized.

Crimson Desert Switch 2 Performance Optimizations and Q4 Financial Results Highlighted.

The company's recent earnings presentation showed a decline in operational profit compared to the previous quarter. Operating revenue fell by 41.4% to US$135.9 million, and operating profit decreased by 68.1% to US$47.7 million. Net income also dropped by 58.3% to US$50 million, falling short of projections. In the second quarter, Crimson Desert sold 2.11 million units, generating KRW136.1 billion (US$96 million) in revenue. Digital sales constituted 82% of total unit shipments, with physical copies making up the remaining 18%. Digital Foundry anticipates the Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert will run at 30 frames per second using DLSS with lower graphical settings, given its comparable power to the Xbox Series S. To maintain performance, particularly in CPU-intensive scenes with many NPCs, reducing NPC density, for instance, may be necessary. Crimson Desert is currently available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Pearl Abyss also intends to release story DLCs by late 2026 to re-energize the game.

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