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Crimson Desert player count chart
No, Crimson Desert is not dead. 25,345 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 27,366. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 21% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2026
Crimson Desert monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 25,219 | +99.72% | 43,998 |
| October 2026 | 12,627 | -33.34% | 38,030 |
| September 2026 | 18,942 | +19.36% | 44,164 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +38.8% | 37,002 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -44% | 26,659 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -54.38% | 47,605 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -55.84% | 104,341 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -14.48% | 236,253 |
| March 2026 | n/a | n/a | 276,261 |
How many people play Crimson Desert right now?
At this moment Crimson Desert has 25,345 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #59 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 27,366 players. Today's peak is 38% above its 30-day average daily peak of 19,835.
Is Crimson Desert growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Crimson Desert averaged a daily peak of 19,835 players, down 21% compared with the 30 days before (25,187). In its first month after release (Mar 19, 2026) it peaked at 276,261 players. Today's player count is 9% of its all-time peak of 276,261, set on Mar 29, 2026.
Best time to play Crimson Desert
Based on the last 14 days, Crimson Desert is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 43% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Crimson Desert players by hour and weekday
When Crimson Desert has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.
- Developer
- Pearl Abyss
- Released
- Mar 19, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 15 languages, 8 with full audio
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Crimson Desert price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Crimson Desert costs $69.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Crimson Desert price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $69.99 | $69.99 | base |
| Euro area | 69,99€ | $78.14 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £54.99 | $73.60 | +5% |
| Canada | C$ 89.99 | $63.98 | -9% |
| Australia | A$ 109.95 | $75.54 | +8% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 119.95 | $66.49 | -5% |
| Brazil | R$349,99 | $63.59 | -9% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,299.00 | $69.45 | -1% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 299,00 zł | $76.00 | +9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 69.99 | $85.47 | +22% |
| Norway | 750,00 kr | $79.55 | +14% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 1 299.00 | $78.55 | +12% |
| India | ₹4,499.00 | $47.90 | -32% |
| Indonesia | Rp 799 000 | $44.14 | -37% |
| China cheapest | ¥268.00 | $40.17 | -43% |
| Japan | ¥9,680 | $61.14 | -13% |
| South Korea | ₩ 79,800 | $58.73 | -16% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Crimson Desert reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Crimson Desert achievements
Crimson Desert has 41 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 5.6% of them; the rarest, Trial by Flower, is held by 0.0% of players.
Novice AdventurerComplete chapter 1 of main quests.76.9%- Master CamperComplete the activation of the camp at Howling Hill.58.4%
- Protector of PailuneComplete chapter 7 of main quests.29.0%
- Expert StorytellerComplete all main quests.10.9%
- LightbringerComplete all sanctum challenges.10.0%
- Conqueror of SpiresComplete all spire challenges.5.9%
- Beast SlayerComplete all New Power challenges.4.9%
- Proud ReturneeComplete the camp relocation to Pailune.4.1%
- Master of SwordsComplete all sword challenges.2.7%
- Conqueror of the AbyssesComplete all Abyss challenges.2.7%
- Maze PathfinderComplete all maze challenges.2.4%
- Master of SpearsComplete all spear challenges.2.4%
- Navigator of the StarsComplete all constellation challenges.2.0%
- Master of ShieldsComplete all shield challenges.1.4%
- Puzzle SolverComplete all ancient ruins challenges.1.2%
- Master of BowsComplete all bow challenges.1.1%
- Pilgrim of WondersComplete all secret place challenges.1.1%
- Master of Two-Handed WeaponsComplete all two-handed weapon challenges.0.9%
- Master of RapiersComplete all rapier and shield challenges.0.9%
- Master of ArtilleryComplete all cannon challenges.0.7%
- Master of FirearmsComplete all gun challenges.0.7%
- Relentless WarriorComplete all training challenges.0.7%
- Expert ExplorerComplete all exploration challenges.0.7%
- Battlefield ConquerorComplete all battle challenges.0.6%
- Brilliant TacticianComplete all operation challenges.0.6%
- ShadowlordComplete all Above the Law challenges.0.6%
- Grand Collector of ArmsComplete all special equipment challenges.0.6%
- Tamer of LegendsComplete all horse challenges.0.6%
- True GamerComplete all minigame challenges.0.6%
- Ultimate HunterComplete all hunting challenges.0.6%
- Unvanquished StrategistComplete all mastery challenges.0.6%
- The Golden MerchantComplete all trade challenges.0.5%
- Lord of HonorComplete all Challenges and Changes challenges.0.5%
- Natural CollectorComplete all life challenges.0.5%
- Dawn PoliticianComplete the “From the Ashes" quest.0.0%
- CharterComplete the "Beyond the Margins" quest.0.0%
- Forger of TomorrowComplete the “Forged Resolve" quest.0.0%
- Over the HorizonComplete all voyage challenges.0.0%
- Deep-sea WandererComplete all swimming challenges.0.0%
- Management TycoonComplete all management challenges.0.0%
- Trial by FlowerComplete all garden of trials challenges.0.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Crimson Desert DLC
Crimson Desert has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Crimson Desert news and patch notes
- Nov 6, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.08 Patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.07 Patch notes
- Nov 4, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.06 (Revised: 2026/11/04) Patch notes
- Nov 1, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.05 Patch notes
- Nov 1, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.04 Patch notes
- Oct 31, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.03 Patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.02 Patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Patch Notes Version 2.04.00 (All Platforms Hotfix)
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Crimson Desert FAQ
Is Crimson Desert dead?
No, Crimson Desert is not dead. 25,345 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 27,366. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 21% on the month before).
How many people play Crimson Desert?
25,345 people are playing Crimson Desert on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 27,366 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert reached its all-time Steam peak of 276,261 concurrent players on Mar 29, 2026.
Is Crimson Desert growing or declining?
Crimson Desert is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 19,835, down 21% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Crimson Desert most active?
Crimson Desert usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Crimson Desert cost?
Crimson Desert costs $69.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Crimson Desert has been on Steam?
We have not seen Crimson Desert discounted on Steam since October 2025, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $69.99.
Is Crimson Desert on sale right now?
No, Crimson Desert is at its full price of $69.99 on Steam right now.
Where is Crimson Desert cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Crimson Desert is cheapest in China at ¥268.00, about $40.17 or 43% below the US price of $69.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Crimson Desert good?
Steam players rate Crimson Desert Very Positive: 83% of 177,668 reviews are positive.
When did Crimson Desert come out?
Crimson Desert was released on Steam on Mar 19, 2026.
Who made Crimson Desert?
Crimson Desert was developed by Pearl Abyss.
Is Crimson Desert still worth playing?
Crimson Desert has a big, active player base on Steam today (25,345 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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