Crimson Desert named in list of best new and upcoming titles for the PS5 – That’s Gaming

Pearl Abyss announces recognition for Crimson Desert As one of the best upcoming PS5 games of 2025

Pearl Abyss proudly announced today that their highly anticipated open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, has been named by PlayStation as one of the “Best new and upcoming PS5 games of 2025”.

Crimson Desert has cemented its position as one of the most anticipated titles of the year, and now ranks with other great upcoming titles such as Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds.

Global recognition

The game has impressed worldwide and received rave reviews during its presentations at Gamescom and G-STAR. It is praised for its unparalleled freedom of action, dynamic combat mechanics, immersive gameplay and stunning visuals. The trailer, unveiled during The Game Awards 2024, showcased breathtaking adventures, intense combat and innovative content, all set in a vast open world brought to life with Pearl Abyss’ advanced BlackSpace Engine.

Community engagement and availability

Last year, Pearl Abyss actively engaged the global gaming community through hands-on demos at leading events such as Gamescom, TwitchCon San Diego, Paris Games Week, Milan Games Week and The Game Awards. The studio remains committed to staying connected with players worldwide in 2025.

Crimson Desert will be available at Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Apple Mac. Players can add the game to their wish list in the Steam, PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store To stay updated on the launch.