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Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert for Switch 2 and eyes multiplayer, live service

Pearl Abyss confirmed a Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert and provided a rough release timeframe. Crimson Desert is a single-player open-world fantasy game, and Pearl Abyss says it sees significant potential to add multiplayer. The studio mentioned considering live-service operation models to support multiplayer and ongoing updates, signaling a shift from pure single-player design and an expansion to Nintendo's next console.

• Pearl Abyss officially confirmed a Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert and gave a rough timeframe for its release.
• Crimson Desert is currently a single-player open-world fantasy title.
• Pearl Abyss stated it sees significant potential to add multiplayer elements to the game.
• The developer referenced live-service operation models as a way to run multiplayer and provide ongoing content and support.