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Crimson Desert PS5 Pro performance impresses amid Denuvo backlash
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Fresh PS5 Pro gameplay from Digital Foundry highlights strong performance for Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert, launching March 19, 2026—but a last-minute Denuvo DRM addition on PC has sparked player outrage. A new launch trailer also debuted.
Developer Pearl Abyss updated the Steam page for Crimson Desert to include Denuvo DRM on March 12, just days before the game's March 19 launch. The change has sparked backlash among PC players concerned about potential performance issues. The game has already surpassed 3 million wishlists.
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