All the pressure is on Charting the Unknown, as it’s Crimson Desert’s first DLC. Pearl Abyss is following up its acclaimed RPG with a meaty expansion, which has you literally chartering outside of familiar Pywel waters to discover the unknown.
The Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC was announced back in September 2026 and drops before the end of the year. It makes sense to capitalize on the game’s extraordinary momentum since launch. It’s sold millions of copies, which means many keen explorers are surely eager to go exploring.
When is Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Coming Out?
The release date for Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC is October 29.
It’s a bold move releasing Charting the Unknown during one of the most hectic periods of gaming we’ve ever seen, but with enough loyal Crimson Desert players, it’s still likely to do very well.
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You should have nearly three weeks to see what’s new and what’s up before a certain Rockstar Games sequel comes out as well!
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Release Times
You can play the Charting the Unknown DLC from 3 PM PT on October 29, and this translates to 10 PM UTC on October 29.
As you’re coming to the end of your day in America, you’ll have Crimson Desert’s first DLC to come home to. In the UK, it might be a late night, but you can still get some reps in, and then it starts to tick into the early hours for most others.
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Without further ado, here’s all the expansion’s main release dates and times.
| Region / Time Zone | Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Release Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 3:00 PM—October 29 |
| Central Time (CT) | 5:00 PM—October 29 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 6:00 PM—October 29 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 7:00 PM—October 29 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 10:00 PM—October 29 |
| Central European Time (CET) | 11:00 PM—October 29 |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 3:30 AM—October 30 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 6:00 AM—October 30 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 7:00 AM—October 30 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 7:00 AM—October 30 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 9:00 AM—October 30 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 11:00 AM—October 30 |
If you haven’t already, check out the reveal trailer, showing you what you can look forward to.
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