《赤血沙漠》（Crimson Desert）是韓國遊戲公司 earl Abyss開發並發行的開放世界動作冒險遊戲，預計於2026年3月20日正式推出，登陸Windows、PlayStation 5、macOS與Xbox Series X/S平台。原本在企劃初期被視為《黑色沙漠 Online》的前傳，但隨著開發過程逐漸演變，最終成為以單人劇情為核心、卻仍承襲相同世界觀的全新作品。採用Pearl Abyss自家升級版的BlackSpace引擎打造，力求在畫面表現與世界規模上達到次世代的沉浸感。

在劇情方面，背景設定於名為「帕衛爾」（Pywel）的廣闊大陸，這片土地同時擁有令人屏息的美麗與殘酷無情的現實。主角為灰鬃團的領袖「克里夫」（Kliff），他在一次黑熊襲擊中失去如同家人的夥伴，灰鬃團更因此四散分崩。這場創傷成為推動劇情的起點，克里夫背負著重建灰鬃團與復仇的誓言，踏上橫越帕衛爾大陸的旅程。隨著故事推進，他將與舊日的同伴重逢，對抗侵蝕大陸秩序的新勢力，甚至直面威脅整個世界的災難徵兆。在這片命運交織的土地上，無論是為守護還是為掠奪，無數人物與勢力都將與玩家的抉擇交織成史詩般的冒險篇章。

操作系統主打即時動作戰鬥，並不拘泥於單一套路。可以使用劍、槍、弓箭等多種武器，並隨著戰鬥進程學習與精通技能，靈活結合不同屬性以創造獨特的戰鬥風格。每一次的戰鬥選擇都可能改變冒險的走向，在殘酷卻自由的戰場上發揮創意。同時強調「寫實的動作感」，敵人反應、戰鬥傷害、以及環境帶來的壓迫感，都會加深戰鬥的張力。此外，以無縫連接的開放世界為核心，能在帕衛爾的大自然與城鎮間自由探索，不論是接受陌生人的小小請託，或是偶然的相遇，都可能揭開改變世界命運的真相。

市場反應方面，雖然遊戲尚未正式發售，但自2020年於TGA公布首支預告後，便因其超高水準的畫面表現與震撼的戰鬥演出而引發全球玩家熱議。許多評論認為，《赤血沙漠》有望成為繼《黑色沙漠》之後，Pearl Abyss再一次向全球展示韓國自研大作實力的代表作。隨著遊戲不斷釋出更多實機演示與開發者訪談，玩家對其劇情深度、動作自由度以及龐大世界觀的期待不斷升溫。儘管外界對遊戲是否能在開放世界的自由度與劇情敘事之間取得平衡仍有疑慮，但市場普遍將其視為2026年最具話題性與潛力的次世代動作冒險新作之一。

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed and published by the Korean studio Pearl Abyss, scheduled for release on March 20, 2026, for Windows, PlayStation 5, macOS, and Xbox Series X/S. Initially conceived as a prequel to Black Desert Online, the project gradually evolved during development into a standalone title that still shares the same universe but focuses on a single-player narrative experience. Built with Pearl Abyss’s upgraded BlackSpace Engine, the game aims to deliver next-generation immersion in both visual fidelity and world scale.

The story takes place on the vast continent of Pywel, a land where breathtaking beauty collides with harsh and unforgiving realities. Players step into the role of Kliff, leader of the Grey Mane mercenary group, who suffers a devastating loss when a brutal bear attack scatters his companions and kills those he considered family. This tragedy sets the stage for Kliff’s journey across Pywel, as he vows to rebuild the Grey Manes and seek vengeance. Along the way, he reunites with old allies, faces powerful factions threatening the continent’s fragile order, and confronts ominous signs of a looming catastrophe that could engulf the world. In this land of shifting loyalties and clashing destinies, players’ choices intertwine with those of countless characters and factions, weaving an epic tale of survival, betrayal, and redemption.

Gameplay emphasizes real-time action combat that rejects a one-size-fits-all approach. Players can wield swords, spears, bows, and other weapons, mastering various skills and combining elemental attributes to forge their own fighting style. Every combat decision carries weight, shaping the flow of battle and influencing the adventure’s outcome. Pearl Abyss also highlights the game’s “realistic sense of action”, where enemy reactions, damage feedback, and environmental tension heighten the intensity of each encounter. Beyond combat, the game offers a seamless open world, enabling free exploration of Pywel’s natural landscapes and settlements. Even small requests from strangers or chance encounters may lead to revelations that alter the world’s fate.

Although Crimson Desert has yet to launch, its first trailer unveiled at The Game Awards in 2020 immediately sparked worldwide excitement. Players and critics alike praised its stunning visuals, cinematic presentation, and visceral combat. Many see it as Pearl Abyss’s next flagship title, poised to follow in the footsteps of Black Desert while showcasing the studio’s technical and creative ambitions. With ongoing gameplay reveals and developer insights, anticipation continues to grow regarding the game’s narrative depth, combat freedom, and massive world-building. While some skepticism remains about balancing open-world freedom with cohesive storytelling, Crimson Desert is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated and potentially groundbreaking action-adventure titles of 2026.