Crimson Desert: Xbox Series X|S

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The Xbox store page shows $69.99 and $79.99, which matches standard and deluxe positioning, and it marks the build Optimized for Series X|S. It is single-player. Cloud gaming wants Game Pass Ultimate, Essential, or Premium and, separately, a purchase of the game. The five-hour trial on Xbox runs through 7 January 2027.

Game8 wrote before launch that the game was not in Game Pass at release. I am not updating that into a 2026 promise either way, because I did not re-read a Game Pass catalog page on 3 November. Series S performance numbers from a Digital Foundry headline were not in the article body I opened, so no frame time is printed.

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Official Pearl Abyss poster of a rider above Pywel
Official intro poster from crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com, resized.
Crimson Desert Steam screenshot of combat
Steam store screenshot, app 3321460.

FAQ

Is it on Game Pass?

A pre-launch guide said it was not included. I am not stating a later change.

Can I cloud play without buying?

The store says cloud play still needs you to own the game.

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