Crimson Desert DLC Release Date – Charting the Unknown Launch Times

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The Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC release date is Thursday, October 29, 2026. The expansion will be available on all major platfforms such as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

According to Pearl Abyss, the Crimson Desert DLC will release at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET. That means the expansion will get an afternoon launch for North American players. However, that also means some regions will be getting the expansion on October 30 due to time zones.

To make this easier to track, here is a timetable showing when the Crimson Desert DLC goes live in every major region:

Pearl Abyss has released a new six-minute overview trailer showing off what players can expect from Charting the Unknown. And if you’ve been looking for a reason to jump back into Crimson Desert, the expansion is adding quite a bit.

From romance and marriage to shipbuilding and underwater exploration, here are the new features revealed for the Crimson Desert DLC:

The expansion also introduces new storylines for Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane, alongside an ocean-focused adventure. However, some of this content requires progress through the main game before you can access it.

Before the Crimson Desert DLC release date arrives, you may want to make some progress through the main story. While you can dive underwater without meeting any special conditions, several other additions have specific requirements.

Here is what Pearl Abyss says you need to unlock the expansion’s main content:

So, if you’re mainly jumping back in for the new character stories or boss challenges, you’ll want to finish the campaign first. Pearl Abyss also says additional details will be shared in the patch notes when Charting the Unknown launches.

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