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Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown DLC Delayed 2 Weeks to October 29

Pearl Abyss says the extra time will go toward polish and stability, with the DLC arriving in Asia on October 30.

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Crimson Desert characters and a sailing ship in the Charting the Unknown DLC artwork

The Charting the Unknown DLC for Crimson Desert is now scheduled to launch on October 29, 2026, two weeks later than planned. Pearl Abyss says the extra development time will go toward polishing the content and improving stability in its Steam release-date notice.

The delay pushes the expansion back from October 15, the date announced alongside the Charting the Unknown reveal.

Regional release times

Europe gets the DLC on October 29 at 22:00 UTC or 23:00 CET.
North America gets it on October 29 at 15:00 PT or 18:00 ET.
Asia gets it on October 30 at 7:00 KST/JST.

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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.