The excitement is really mounting surrounding Crimson Desert, as the upcoming open-world behemoth is almost ready to tackle. It’s the kind of release that fans will call in sick for school or work for, but part of maximising the play time is making sure it’s ready for launch.
Some developers allow you to preload the game before launch, so as soon as the clock strikes release time, the game is ready for you to play from minute one. Many out there will be hoping that Pearl Abyss will offer the same treatment for Crimson Desert, and if you’re one of them, there’s some good news for you down below.
Can You Preload Crimson Desert Before Launch?
Yes, you can preload Crimson Desert before launch, meaning you’ll be able to have the game downloaded and ready for its March 19 launch day.
Crimson Desert is having a simultaneous worldwide release, meaning it’ll go live across all devices everywhere in the world at the same time, regardless of time zones. Therefore, you could be playing it at the crack of dawn or the middle of the day, but it’s certain that it’ll be at the same time as everybody else.
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That means that some fans won’t be able to spoil the opening hours for those who might have to wait. Instead, everybody can dive into the world of Pywel together, and here are the exact times you can prepare for that journey.
When Can You Preload Crimson Desert?
You can preload Crimson Desert two days before its official launch, meaning it’ll be available for download on March 17.
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As mentioned before, the game will have a worldwide release, so that date might be different depending on where you live. Thankfully, Insider Gaming has broken down all of the preload times across a whole variety of time zones, so you can plan your adventures accordingly:
| Region / Time Zone | Crimson Desert Preload Release Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 3:00 PM—March 17 |
| Central Time (CT) | 5:00 PM—March 17 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 6:00 PM—March 17 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 7:00 PM—March 17 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 10:00 PM—March 17 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 6:00 AM—March 18 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 7:00 AM—March 18 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 7:00 AM—March 18 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 9:00 AM—March 18 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 11:00 AM—March 18 |
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For more Crimson Desert content, check out the Crimson Desert launch trailer, as well as whether it’s a sequel or prequel to Black Desert Online.
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