Why Are All Players Waiting for This Game?

by Marcus Thompson February 4, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson February 4, 2026

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Crimson Desert, set to launch in March 2026, has garnered significant interest with over 2 million wishlists across various platforms.
The game aims to blend elements from The Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild, offering a captivating narrative alongside extensive exploration opportunities and choices that impact the game world.
Pearl Abyss anticipates this unique blend will successfully merge an engaging storyline with the freedom of open-world discovery.
The studio has expressed gratitude to fans for their support on Twitter.

Anticipated Open-World Gem: Crimson Desert’s Blend of Witcher and Breath of the Wild

Prior to its official launch on March 19, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert has received over 2 million wishlists across various digital storefronts. While wishlists don’t guarantee sales, these numbers indicate considerable interest in the game. According to Will Powers, PR director for Crimson Desert, the game balances elements of The Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild, offering a central storyline alongside extensive opportunities for exploration and choices that affect the game world. The studio expects this approach to successfully blend an engaging narrative with the freedom of open-world discovery and has expressed gratitude to fans for their support on Twitter.

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Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre	Music
Play Modes	Single player