Crimson Desert Sees Strong Steam Pre-Order Success

Crimson Desert has reportedly sold 363,000 copies through Steam pre-orders, generating an impressive $20.3 million. Pre-order figures for PlayStation and Xbox have not been disclosed by analysts.

Alinea Analytics indicates that Crimson Desert's Steam pre-order performance has surpassed that of previous titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II ($5.2 million) and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ($2.4 million) prior to their launches.

Industry Outlook and Concerns

Analysts anticipate Crimson Desert will be among the top-grossing new releases of 2026 if current trends persist.

However, concerns have been raised by Alinea Analytics regarding the game's $70 price, which could affect its overall performance.

High Anticipation

Crimson Desert currently holds the fourth position on Steam's most anticipated games list, following Subnautica 2, Deadlock, and Light No Fire.

In early March, Pearl Abyss announced the game had accumulated over 3 million wishlists across all platforms.

Release Information

Crimson Desert is scheduled for release on March 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.