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Crimson Desert headed to Nintendo Switch 2 in first half of 2027

Pearl Abyss plans to release Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2 between January and June 2027. The game has already sold over 4 million copies on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and generated more than $180 million earlier in 2026, making the port a notable expansion. The Switch 2 build has reached a playable baseline and is undergoing technical reviews for performance and quality, while multiplayer is under study and no mobile version is planned.

• Scheduled release window: January–June 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2.
• Commercial performance: over 4 million copies sold on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and more than $180 million earned earlier in 2026.
• Development status: Switch 2 build has reached a playable baseline and is in technical reviews focused on performance optimization and quality standards.
• Platform and features: Switch 2 is the only listed platform expansion, no mobile version is planned, and adding multiplayer is being researched but described as a complex task.