Crimson Desert preload time, file size, and how to download

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Pearl Abyss has announced the time when the preload for Crimson Desert will go live on all platforms. The upcoming open-world action game is scheduled to launch on March 20, 2026, and players will be able to pre-download the game files on their preferred platforms up to 48 hours before release.

This article will cover everything you need to know about how to preload Crimson Desert.

Crimson Desert preload timings

Timings (Image via Pearl Abyss)Timings (Image via Pearl Abyss)
Timings (Image via Pearl Abyss)

The pre-download of the game files will begin on March 18, 2026, at 6 AM (UTC+8). You will be able to load the essential files on your device ahead of the upcoming RPG’s launch on March 20. Here are the timings for some of the major cities worldwide:

  • Los Angeles: 3 PM (March 17)
  • Dallas: 5 PM (March 17)
  • New York: 6 PM (March 17)
  • Sao Paulo: 7 PM (March 17)
  • London: 10 PM (March 17)
  • Paris: 11 PM (March 17)
  • Berlin: 11 PM (March 17)
  • Cape Town: 12 AM (March 18)
  • Istanbul: 1 AM (March 18)
  • Dubai: 2 AM (March 18)
  • Beijing: 6 AM (March 18)
  • Singapore: 6 AM (March 18)
  • Seoul: 7 AM (March 18)
  • Tokyo: 7 AM (March 18)
  • Sydney: 9 AM (March 18)

Below you can find a countdown till the official preload begins:

How to preload Crimson Desert and the file size

Here is a step-by-step method on how to pre-download the game files on your preffered platforms:

Xbox consoles

  • Head to the store page of the game and purchase it.
  • Click on the game and then click the Pre-Install button.
  • Your download will begin.

PlayStation consoles

  • Head to your library after you have pre-purchased the title.
  • Select the game.
  • Click on the Download button, and the preloading of the files will commence.

Steam (PC)

  • Head to your library and search for Crimson Desert.
  • Click on the game and then on the Download option.
  • Select the disk on which you want to install the files. Click on Install, and then agree to the EULA.
  • This will initiate the download.

The game’s official Steam page specifies that you will need around 150 GB free space on your storage device to install it.

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