Crimson Desert Enhanced
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB · Ryzen 5 2600X
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6700 XT · Ryzen 5 5600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 7600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~39 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Mar 19, 2026
- Developer
- Pearl Abyss
- Publisher
- Pearl Abyss
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.
Open WorldSingleplayerActionExplorationAdventureCombatFantasyMedievalRPGAction-Adventure
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What you need for Crimson Desert Enhanced
Crimson Desert Enhanced needs about a Radeon RX 7600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 4070 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i5-9400F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | Core i9-13900K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4070 | Core i5-9400F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 5 9600 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Core i5-9400F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Crimson Desert Enhanced →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 28 | 19 | 12 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 41 | 29 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 45 | 32 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 49 | 34 | 21 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 51 | 36 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 58 | 41 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 86 | 60 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 95 | 67 | 40 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 128 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 133 | 93 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 211 | 148 | 89 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Crimson Desert Enhanced system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 | Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K |
| Graphics | RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 | RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD required. | SSD required. |
Source: Steam.
Crimson Desert Enhanced on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported graphics performance
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default configuration is not performant
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 39 low | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 low | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 low | Below minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Below minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Below minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 34
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCustom Volume ControlsGamepad RecommendedDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish, Arabic
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil
Latest news & patches
- Patch Notes Version 2.03.02Patch2026-09-23
- Patch Notes Version 2.03.01Patch2026-09-21
- Patch Notes Version 2.03.00Patch2026-09-18
- Patch Notes Version 2.02.00Patch2026-09-11
- Patch Notes Version 2.01.00Patch2026-09-04
- Charting the Unknown: DLC Pre-Orders Now Available2026-09-03
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Crimson Desert Enhanced run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Crimson Desert Enhanced's minimum spec (Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB). Our model still estimates ~33 fps at 1080p low (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 7600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Crimson Desert Enhanced run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Crimson Desert Enhanced Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~39 fps on the low preset (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Crimson Desert Enhanced at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 4070 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 7600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Crimson Desert Enhanced by brand.
Can I run Crimson Desert Enhanced on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6800M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~43 fps at 1080p low. Crimson Desert Enhanced on the Radeon RX 6800M.
How much RAM does Crimson Desert Enhanced need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Crimson Desert Enhanced.
How much storage does Crimson Desert Enhanced take?
Crimson Desert Enhanced needs 150 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.