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Crimson Desert System Requirements — PC, PS5 & Xbox
Official minimum and recommended PC specs for Crimson Desert, plus PS5 and Xbox Series X|S performance details.
Here are the full system requirements for Crimson Desert on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
PC Minimum Requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 80 GB SSD |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
PC Recommended Requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 80 GB NVMe SSD |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
PlayStation 5
Crimson Desert runs natively on PS5 with two graphics modes:
- Quality Mode — 4K resolution at 30 FPS with ray-traced reflections and maximum draw distance.
- Performance Mode — Dynamic 1440p resolution targeting 60 FPS with reduced shadow quality.
Both modes support the DualSense controller's adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for combat actions.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Series X
- Quality Mode — 4K at 30 FPS with full ray tracing.
- Performance Mode — Dynamic 1440p at 60 FPS.
Xbox Series S
- Single Mode — 1080p at 30 FPS with reduced draw distance and simplified foliage.
Storage Notes
An SSD is strongly recommended on PC. The game uses asset streaming extensively, and a traditional HDD will cause noticeable texture pop-in and longer loading times during fast travel.
Day-One Patch
Pearl Abyss released a day-one patch (v1.0.1) that improved shader compilation stuttering on PC and optimized VRAM usage for 8 GB cards. Make sure your game is updated before judging performance.
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