Pywell feels bigger than ever, with plenty to unpack as the wait for Crimson Desert enters its final stretch and Klyff begins his fight to restore the Greymanes’ former glory.
Mike York noted that, if Rockstar Games drops the ball, Crimson Desert is also in the running for game of the year awards.
Marketing and strategic planning expert Will Powers confirms that humans are voicing "all mainline" and side quest NPCs.
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November 2026 feels painfully far off as I wait for GTA 6. But Crimson Desert looks like it could make that wait far more tolerable, and keep me busy for a sizable chunk of it.
It may not be as tough as a Soulslike, but this one's combat isn't going to pull its punches either. And neither should you.
"The amount of work to create a standalone demo like…I don't know where we would even start," says Pearl Abyss's Will Powers.
Will Powers of Pearl Abyss says it's calculated "based on the weather patterns in the world and the temperature", among other factors.
While there are pre-order bonuses, marketing director Will Powers says "anything announced and coming at launch is strictly cosmetic."
Select multiple different hairstyles and colors for Kliff, Damiane and Oongka, adjust beards and eyebrows, and much more.
Want to throw down against an entire city of guards? Commit a few crimes, though be warned that it could affect your contributions.
Reuniting the Greymanes is no easy task, but the new campsite allows for a range of functions, including cooking, trading, and more.
Join us as we dissect the latest Features Overview video, which covers everything you need to know about combat and progression.
With so many different systems, activities, and things to see, it's understandable if the action RPG doesn't resonate with everyone.
Out on March 19th after years and years of development, Pearl Abyss's action RPG is simply massive with its scope and scale.
Exploration isn't just about questing and helping others, as Kliff can enhance his weapons and dabble in Abyss Gear for more benefits.
Seamlessly chain together attacks across multiple weapon and magic types with all three characters to achieve maximum damage.
Momentum is building for Pearl Abyss's open-world action RPG, which launches on March 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Pearl Abyss America's Will Powers points to the 11+ year support that Black Desert has received, including weekly updates.
"Last week, I spent 50 hours playing the game. I sat down and played for 50 hours, focusing primarily on side content," says Will Powers.
