Skyrim Meets Zelda in Massive Open World RPG that Looks Amazing on PC

As more information about Crimson Desert has been teased leading up to the March release date, it has become more and more apparent that this could be a title as great as Skyrim or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Following a recent preview of new gameplay footage for PC, these comparisons feel more accurate than ever.

Crimson Desert has been met with excitement from fans as more information has been released about the game. However, despite high resolution graphics, overviews on abilities, and deep-dives into specific mechanics, the game has seen some skepticism from even the most excited ARPG players.

Many have been concerned about performance on PC, as the graphics in early screenshots and video clips appear high-demand.

However, a new video from Digital Foundry illustrates just how beautiful the game is on PC, and it blows similar titles out of the water.

Crimson Desert’s World Makes Breath of the Wild Look Vintage

In a social media post shared by Digital Foundry, the publication has offered a preview of Crimson Desert on PC. The captured footage is breathtaking.

Today on Digital Foundry, our first look at Crimson Desert. The BlackSpace Engine looks exceptionally impressive: rich in features, heavy on RT and running at native 4K 60fps on an RX 7900 XTX on ultra settings: https://t.co/Yyu0dCnTCb pic.twitter.com/ngSa79wwvh

— Digital Foundry (@digitalfoundry) February 28, 2026

The architecture, landscapes, water bodies, and lighting effects all create a world that is simultaneously crisp in detail and overwhelming in atmosphere, and fans in the comments have vocalized how the video has fueled their excitement for release day.

One player has stated, “As a PC enthusiast, I see this as an absolute win.” Meanwhile, another has added, “This looks incredible, running on a rig very similar to my specs. I don't pre-order, so I'll still wait for release but this looks like a day one buy.”

Others have expressed a mixture of excitement and anxiety about how Crimson Desert will perform on consoles, with a call to release preview gameplay for Xbox and PS5. Many are worried the game will run better on PC than on consoles.

Crimson Desert will release on March 19, 2026, for PC and consoles, and can be pre-ordered now via several bundles with different rewards. Players looking for a vast new RPG with stunning landscapes will want to pay attention to Crimson Desert as more previews and trailers continue to drop.