Crimson desert's base ps5 gameplay revealed before launch

In a surprise move, PlayStation Japan's YouTube channel has shared a lengthy gameplay video of Pearl Abyss' upcoming open-world game Crimson Desert on a base PlayStation 5, providing a first look at how the game performs on standard PS5 hardware.

Visuals and performance

While the video is encoded in 1080p and 30fps, which limits the image quality, the gameplay appears to run relatively smoothly without any noticeable frame dips or hitches. This should alleviate concerns among PS5 owners who feared they'd have to wait until the game's release to see how it fares on their console.

However, questions still linger over how well Crimson Desert will perform on Xbox, particularly the underpowered Xbox Series S. The game's console specs have been detailed, with performance, balanced, and quality modes outlined for PS5 and Xbox, but the Series S lacks a balanced option.

Dev response and community reaction

In recent weeks, the console versions of Crimson Desert faced scrutiny, with some fans accusing Pearl Abyss of hiding the game's PlayStation and Xbox versions ahead of launch, fearing a Cyberpunk 2077-style launch situation. However, a Crimson Desert dev responded on Twitter, urging fans to