Get your PC ready: these are the official requirements of Crimson Desert

Pearl Abyss confirms minimum and recommended with mandatory SSD and 135 GB free.

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If you were waiting for Crimson Desert on PC, now’s the time to check your gear. Pearl Abyss has released the official system requirements, confirming something important: the game will require a mandatory SSD and a whopping 135 GB of available space.

Additionally, although the minimum requirements aren’t excessive for a current open-world title, the recommended specs point to mid-to-high-end hardware.

Crimson Desert PC Requirements

Minimum

• Windows 10 64-bit

• Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500

• 16 GB of RAM

• RX 6500 XT / GTX 1060

• DirectX 12

• 135 GB of free space

• Mandatory SSD

Recommended

• Windows 10 64-bit

• Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K

• 16 GB of RAM

• RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080

• DirectX 12

• 135 GB of free space

• Mandatory SSD

The jump between minimum and recommended specs is particularly noticeable in the GPU, suggesting an ambitious graphics department and possibly different quality and resolution settings.

With a 135 GB installation and mandatory SSD, it’s clear that Crimson Desert is aiming for a vast world and fast loading times. If you have it on your radar, now’s a good time to check if your PC is ready.