Unless you are living under a rock, you are unfamiliar with Crimson Desert – an upcoming open-world action-adventure game that everyone is excited about. With its release date around the corner, folks who have already pre-purchased the game are all set to pre-load the game to their devices. And why not? CD is shaping up to be a fascinating game – especially for folks who have a penchant for action-adventure!
If you are one of them, there is a decent chance you may also be gearing up to pre-load Crimson Desert to your device for a smooth-sailing take off. To make your task a hassle-free experience, I’ve jotted down all the needed info along with some handy tips. Keep reading to…
Why Should You Preload Crimson Desert?
There are many reasons why gamers prefer to preload games when they are given the option. You see, a lot of games like Crimson Desert are quite large, and it can take a lot of time to download. With a 150 GB download for Crimson Desert, it only makes sense to pre-load the game in advance so that you don’t waste time on release day downloading the whole game. Also, not everyone has ultra-high-speed internet connections to download the game quickly and play it on the same day, hence the need to preload.
When Does Crimson Desert Release?
Crimson Desert will be released on the 19th of March 2026. And since that marks the beginning of the weekend, spending days, if not hours, downloading the game will simply ruin your weekend.
When Does the Preload for Crimson Desert Begin?
The preload for Crimson Desert will begin 48 hours before its actual release, i.e., 17th March at 3:00 PM PDT. The preload will continue until the 18th of March, so if you have a slow internet connection, you should have enough time to download the game completely. For your convenience, we have added the time zones that tell you when the preload goes live for Crimson Desert.
- Beijing: 6:00 AM, March 18th
- Berlin: 11:00 PM, March 17th
- Cape Town: 12:00 AM, March 18th
- Dallas: 5:00 PM, March 17th
- Dubai: 2:00 AM, March 18th
- India: 3:30 AM, March 18th
- Istanbul: 1:00 AM, March 18th
- London: 10:00 PM, March 17th
- New York: 6:00 PM, March 17th
- Paris: 11:00 PM, March 17th
- São Paulo: 7:00 PM, March 17th
- Seoul: 7:00 AM, March 18th
- Singapore: 6:00 AM, March 18th
- Sydney: 9:00 AM, March 18th
- Tokyo: 7:00 AM, March 18th
System Requirements for Crimson Desert
Let’s take a look at the minimum and recommended system requirements for Crimson Desert
Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5 8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RadeonRX 5500 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 150 GB (SSD recommended)
Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD RadeonRX 6700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 150 GB (SSD recommended)
How to Preload Crimson Desert on PC
Before you begin to preload the game, make sure to pre-purchase or pre-order the game. You can pre-order the game from Steam or the Epic Games Store.
- Once you have placed your pre-order, the game will be present in the respective store’s library.
- On the 17th or 18th of March, head over to the receptive store’s library.
- You should see a Download button near Crimson Desert.
- Click on it and let the game begin downloading to your PC.
How to Preload Crimson Desert on Xbox Series X and S
- Visit the Crimson Desert game page on the Xbox Store.
- Choose the game edition and place the pre-order.
- Once the preload date goes live, head to the Xbox Store and click on the Preload button to begin downloading the game to your Xbox console.
How to Preload Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5
- Pre-order the game by visiting the Crimson Desert page on the PlayStation Store.
- Choose the edition that you want to purchase.
- Once the preorder has been placed, the game will be added to your library.
- On the 17th or 17th of March, visit the library on your PlayStation and select the Preload button to begin downloading the game to your console.
Common Issues While Preloading Games
Depending on the game and its popularity, you can experience issues and errors while preloading a game. This is common and is usually because of gamers trying to download the game at the same time.
Sometimes the preload may not begin if your device does not have enough storage space. For Crimson Desert, ensure that you have at least 200 to 220 GB of free storage space.
If you are facing slow downloads, even after you have a good and reliable internet connection, then it’s just the servers being overloaded with tens of thousands of gamers trying to download the game at the same time.
So, keeping a little patience while preloading the game is necessary. It will take time and throw up issues, but you’ll have the game ready to play on the release date.
When Can You Play Crimson Desert After Preloading?
Depending on where you live, you should be able to play Crimson Desert either on the 19th or the 20th of March.
Signing off..!
Now that you know what the preload dates are for Crimson Desert, will you be pre-ordering the game now, or will you wait for initial reviews from other gamers before you plan to buy Crimson Desert?
