Can You Upgrade from Standard to Deluxe in Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert does not have a dedicated edition-upgrade flow, but Pearl Abyss does offer a separate Deluxe Pack after launch. Here is what you can and cannot upgrade.
The official answer is a bit awkward but straightforward:
- there is no dedicated upgrade option
- if you already own the full game, you can buy the separate
Deluxe Packafter launch - you cannot separately buy the
Ultimate Packfrom the Collector's Edition
So the real answer is "no formal edition upgrade flow, but yes to the Deluxe items through a separate pack."
Quick answer
Pearl Abyss says:
Standard -> Deluxeis not a built-in upgrade path- the
Deluxe Packcan be purchased separately after launch by players who already own the full game - the
Collector's Edition Ultimate Packis not available as a separate purchase
What the Deluxe Pack includes
According to Pearl Abyss' game-editions notice, the separate Deluxe Pack includes:
Balgran ShieldKairos Plate SetExclaire Horse Tack Set
Those are the same in-game extras tied to the Deluxe tier.
What you do not get through this route
This is where players often get tripped up.
Buying the separate Deluxe Pack is not the same as converting your copy into a full physical Deluxe Edition. It does not create:
- SteelBook extras
- photo cards
- map or letter items from the physical package
- Collector's Edition-exclusive physical goods
- the
Ultimate Pack
So if your real goal is the physical merch side, the post-launch Deluxe Pack does not solve that.
What about Collector's Edition upgrades?
Pearl Abyss is explicit here too:
- the
Ultimate Packfrom the Collector's Edition is not sold separately
That means the Deluxe items are the only clear post-launch edition bonus route Pearl Abyss officially supports in a separate purchase format.
Why this matters for bonus-item support questions
If you buy the Deluxe Pack and the bonuses do not appear immediately, the claim path is still the same one Pearl Abyss describes for other add-ons:
MenuOtherOptionsAdd-ons- receive the item from the receivable list
That is also why this article belongs next to the site's existing bonus-items guide rather than replacing it.
FAQ
Can I upgrade my Standard Edition directly to Deluxe with one button? No. Pearl Abyss says there is no dedicated upgrade option.
Can I still get the Deluxe cosmetics if I bought Standard?
Yes, through the separately sold Deluxe Pack, as long as you already own the full game.
Can I upgrade into the Collector's Edition Ultimate Pack later?
No. Pearl Abyss says the Ultimate Pack is not available for separate purchase.
Does the separate Deluxe Pack include physical Deluxe items? No. It covers the in-game Deluxe Pack items, not the physical package extras.
What to do next
If you are buying add-ons after launch, keep Crimson Desert Bonus Items Missing? Add-ons Guide bookmarked. If you are comparing value between editions more broadly, Crimson Desert Supported Languages and Voice Options and Does Crimson Desert Have Cross-Save? are good companion reads before you lock in a platform.
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