"Crimson Desert has had one of the more unusual marketing rollouts in recent years. It was announced back in 2019 and no one really paid attention to it until it made a splash at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 when the open-world game showed off horse drifting. Ever since, there's been hype around its big ambitions and visual spectacle, and skepticism around, like, what you actually spend most of your time doing in the game and whether it's actually any fun."
"I'm equally curious whether the open world feels immersive and alive like those in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Ghost of Yotei, or if it's more of a checklist of map icons like in some Ubisoft games."
"Digital Foundry has had glowing coverage of its early access to the game, including a PS5 Pro version that was shared with the expert analysts there via a dedicated console that had the game pre-installed, presumably so they couldn't also test the base PS5 version that most people will be playing."
Crimson Desert arrives following an unconventional marketing campaign that began in 2019 but gained significant attention at Gamescom 2023 with its horse drifting mechanics. The open-world game has generated both excitement around its ambitious scope and visual quality, alongside skepticism about core gameplay and entertainment value. Digital Foundry provided positive early access coverage of a PS5 Pro version, though questions persist about performance on standard hardware. Key concerns include whether the open world achieves the immersive, alive quality of titles like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Ghost of Yotei, or resembles checklist-driven Ubisoft-style design. The console version requires a substantial day-one download, potentially explaining limited pre-release reviewer access.
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