Crimson Desert is going to be one of the most popular games when 2026 is all said and done, and it’s hard to see a world where it doesn’t succeed at this point. If you’re one of the many people interested in it and you’re on Xbox, then it’s time to see if it’s coming to Xbox Game Pass as a freebie.
Whatever you think of Xbox Game Pass, it’s still around and has retained a huge number of monthly subscribers. The allure of a free library of games is irresistible for many. So, if you want to know if Crimson Desert will be joining its ranks come March 2026, let’s round up the facts.
Can You Play Crimson Desert On Xbox Game Pass?
Crimson Desert is not coming to Xbox Game Pass, and we know this as neither Pearl Abyss nor Microsoft has said otherwise, and the game’s official store listing also makes no mention of this.
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Let’s run through the information revealed so far:
- Not a single reveal or gameplay trailer has mentioned Xbox Game Pass.
- The Xbox store listing doesn’t have the traditional Game Pass certification that other games on the service have.
- There’s been zero confirmation anywhere of Crimson Desert coming to Xbox Game Pass.
In short, Crimson Desert isn’t a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch title, and it doesn’t seem like it’s arriving anytime soon.
Will Crimson Desert Ever Come To Xbox Game Pass?
Given that Black Desert Online was previously on Xbox Game Pass, this means there’s a good chance that Crimson Desert will make the journey over to Microsoft’s subscription service.
There are patterns when it comes to games and the Game Pass service. If Black Desert Online hadn’t ever been available on Game Pass, it probably wouldn’t bode well for Crimson Desert.
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However, despite Black Desert Online eventually leaving Xbox Game Pass in late 2023, it was previously available to subscribers. This is not concrete by any means, but it means you might be able to save yourself some money if you can wait.
You’ll hear it here first at Insider Gaming if it does.
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Check out more of our guides, including:
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