Preorders are finally live for the long-awaited open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, which is launching for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 19, 2026. Those who plan to purchase the physical version can secure early copies of the $70 standard edition and $90 Deluxe Edition at multiple online retailers, and there’s a massive Amazon-exclusive Collector’s Edition featuring a dragon battle diorama available for $280. Those who preorder the game will also get some cool early bonuses and other exclusive content.
Crimson Desert Preorder Bonuses
Preordering any version of Crimson Desert gets you the Khaled Shield in-game equipment as a preorder bonus. This is offered with all physical and digital preorders on all platforms.
However, PS5 players also get a set of exclusive in-game armor for preordering the standard, Deluxe, or Collector’s Editions of the game on Sony’s console. Physical and digital PS5 preorders are eligible for the bonus equipment. Here’s what’s included in the PS5 preorder bonus:
- Grotevant Plate Helm
- Grotevant Plate Armor
- Grotevant Cloak
- Grotevant Plate Gloves
- Grotevant Plate Boots
$90 | Releases March 19, 2026
The $90 Crimson Desert Deluxe Edition includes everything from the standard edition, plus a few extra collectibles. Here’s everything in the Crimson Desert Deluxe Edition:
- Full game
- Deluxe Edition Steelbook case
- Letter from the developers
- Greymane brooch pin
- Three character photo cards
- Three embroidered patches
- Fold-out map of Pywel
- Deluxe Edition box
- Deluxe Pack DLC:
- Balgran Shield
- Kairos Plate Set
- Exclaire Horse Tack Set
A digital version of the Deluxe Edition is also up for preorder on consoles and PC. This costs just $80 and gets you the Deluxe Pack in-game DLC, but lacks all the cool physical collectibles.
$280 | Releases March 19, 2026
The $280 Crimson Desert: Amazon Collector’s Edition comes with most of the same merch as the Deluxe Edition, plus a massive 17-inch diorama of Kliff battling the Golden Star mechanical dragon, and a few extra pieces of DLC. It’s also worth noting that the map in this version appears to be a higher quality fabric map, rather than the fold-out map in the Deluxe Edition, and the Steelbook case features different cover art. Here’s the full contents:
- Full Crimson Desert base game
- Exclusive Collector’s Edition Steelbook case
- Letter from the developers
- Greymane brooch pin
- Three character photo cards
- Three embroidered patches
- Fabric rollout map of Pywel
- Collector’s box
- Ultimate Pack DLC:
- Tormented Soul Bow
- Derictus Spear
- Sielos Longsword
- Shroud Lantern
- Hyperion Horse Tack Set
- Deluxe Pack DLC:
- Balgran Shield
- Exclaire Horse Tack Set
- Kairos Plate Set
Along with all the above content, the Crimson Desert: Amazon Collector’s Edition is eligible for the preorder bonus DLC. It’s available in PS5 and Xbox versions exclusively at Amazon.
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If you’re looking for something to play while biding your time until Crimson Desert’s launch next year, consider downloading its spiritual predecessor, Black Desert Online. While Black Desert Online is an MMORPG–rather than a single-player action RPG like Crimson Desert–both games share similar fast-paced battles and high fantasy worlds. Black Desert is one of the most popular MMORPGs on the market, offering a massive world to explore, frantic action-based combat, and gorgeous graphical fidelity. The base game is just $10 on Steam, but it’s important to note Black Desert is designed around microtransactions and other in-app purchases (something that Crimson Desert will seemingly not be burdened with). Nevertheless, if you’re sticking to the basic gameplay and character apparel, it should be a cheap way to stay busy until March.
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