Crimson Desert drops surprise new free release for players following successful DLC launch

Crimson Desert fans have been treated to a surprise new release from Pearl Abyss following the launch of its long-awaited DLC, Charting the Unknown.

Released on October 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, Charting the Unknown introduced new stories, quests, areas, naval combat, and much more to the open-world fantasy RPG which launched earlier this year. However, despite the DLC only being a few weeks old, players believe they've already worked out where the next expansion could take place.

Pearl Abyss isn't stopping there, either. Following a series of free post-launch content updates and the release of its premium DLC, the developer has now released Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 2, featuring another 42 tracks from the game's original soundtrack, available to stream for free.

How to listen to Crimson Desert OST Volume 2 for free

Released on November 10, 2026, Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 2 features 42 tracks, including ‘All Seems the Same’, offering fans another opportunity to enjoy the music of Pywel outside the game.

The soundtrack features music from boss battles, bard performances and traditional Korean folk songs, as well as Western-style sea shanties and more. Whether you're working from home or heading out for a stroll, there's plenty of music to accompany you on your own adventures.

Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 2 is available on the following streaming platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Melon, Genie, Bugs!, VIBE and FLO.

You can also listen to the entire soundtrack for free via the official Crimson Desert YouTube upload, so you won't necessarily need a paid music subscription. If you missed it, you can also listen to Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 1.

What's more, Pearl Abyss has announced plans to release the soundtrack as free DLC on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. An Epic Games Store listing is already live, while a Steam release date has yet to be announced. In the meantime, Volume 1 is available for free on Steam.

Unfortunately, neither soundtrack has been confirmed as downloadable DLC on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S, although console players can still enjoy the music through supported streaming services.

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What we said in our Crimson Desert review

In our 8/10 review of Crimson Desert, GAMINGbible's Kate Harrold praised the game's open world, saying: "Despite arguably boasting the most bonkers collection of features I’ve ever seen in a video game, the open-world has a wow factor."

It's also worth keeping in mind that our review was published before Pearl Abyss released its subsequent post-launch content updates and the Charting the Unknown DLC, meaning the game has received additional content since our original verdict.

Crimson Desert and its Charting the Unknown DLC are available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. As soon as we hear further information on the rumoured second DLC for Crimson Desert, we'll be sure to let you know.