With Crimson Desert launching on March 19, 2026, PC players finally know what kind of hardware they will need to run one of the most visually ambitious games we have seen in years. Considering how demanding recent PC releases have been, there was real concern that this would require a monster rig just to hit acceptable performance.
Instead, what Pearl Abyss has shared looks surprisingly reasonable. Perhaps a bit too reasonable, but who am I to complain.
Seeing a GTX 1060 listed in 2026 is honestly impressive. That card simply refuses to fade away, and pairing it with a AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or an Intel i5-8500 means many mid-range builds from the past several years are still viable.
The more noticeable requirement is storage. 135 GB is not small, and the SSD requirement means traditional hard drives are not an option. If your SSD is already packed with other titles, you may be doing some digital house cleaning before launch day.
The recommended tier increases GPU demands but keeps memory steady at 16 GB. That alone is refreshing, especially at a time when some modern releases are quietly nudging players toward 32 GB for smoother...
