Earlier this year, Pearl Abyss released Crimson Desert, a fantasy action-adventure game that briefly dominated gaming discussion for its divisive gameplay and other minor controversies.

Today, the game has mostly managed to overcome and address many of the criticisms levied against it, and a few months back the developers voiced interest in bringing the game to Switch 2. During their latest investor Q&A, CEO Heo Jin-young revealed they had reached the stage where basic gameplay was possible on the console, although they are still exploring whether it is possible to maintain the same quality experience on the console as other platforms.

You mentioned platform expansion for Crimson Desert. What is the possibility of a Nintendo Switch 2 version?

CEO Heo Jin-young = We believe it is important to showcase Crimson Desert on as many platforms as possible. We are reviewing the Nintendo Switch 2, and it is currently being developed to a level where basic gameplay is possible. However, platform expansion is not just a simple port; the key is whether we can fully maintain the graphics, action, and open-world experience of Crimson Desert on that device. The Switch 2 version still requires optimization and technical verification, and we must also review partner collaboration and whether it meets our quality standards. Therefore, it is difficult to confirm a release schedule. We will announce it transparently once there is confirmed information.

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