Crimson Desert System Requirements

These PC and Mac requirements reflect the current Steam AppDetails listing checked on June 30, 2026. Crimson Desert released on Steam on March 19, 2026, so this page is useful for post-launch setup checks.

Minimum PC Specs

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU: Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • GPU: RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Additional: SSD required

Recommended PC Specs

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • GPU: RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Additional: SSD required

Mac Minimum Specs

  • OS: macOS 15.0 or later
  • Processor: Apple M2 Pro, M3, or M4
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: M2 Pro, M3, or M4
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Audio: macOS compatible audio device

Setup Notes

Crimson Desert is storage-heavy and lists SSD as required on PC. Before troubleshooting graphics settings, confirm the game is installed on an SSD and that 150 GB is available. For gameplay prep, continue with Pywel exploration and combat guides.