Crimson Desert will not be shown on a regular PS5 before release. Digital Foundry received a PS5 Pro with the game already installed for technical analysis, but the editors did not receive a standard copy for download.
Last week, it was reported that Crimson Desert would not work without a major update. Players who managed to purchase a physical copy of the game for PS5 before release quickly discovered that one disc was not enough to start the game. This caused controversy, as it is one of the largest and most anticipated releases of 2026.
John from Digital Foundry confirmed that there will be no available materials from a regular PS5 before release. The Crimson Desert version was provided on a PS5 Pro with the game pre-installed, and there is no code to install it on a regular PS5.
Players are criticizing this decision, considering it strange. Most players do not have a PS5 Pro, and the lack of a clear demonstration for regular consoles increases anxiety around the release.
