Crimson Desert won PC Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, turning one of its two nominations into a trophy. Pearl Abyss confirmed the win in its Nov. 12 Steam announcement, where the team thanked the Greymanes for their continued support.
The game had also been nominated for Best Soundtrack. Voting for both categories closed Oct. 23 at 16:00 PT / 23:00 UTC, after Pearl Abyss announced the Golden Joystick nominations in October.
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Crimson Desert Enhanced
Developed by Pearl Abyss
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store.
- Genre Adventure
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
- Perspective Third person
- Modes Single player
- Release March 19, 2026
- Publisher Pearl Abyss
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