Overview
Pearl Abyss has revealed new details on the upcoming Crimson Desert expansion, Charting the Unknown.
Charting the Unknown adds new stories, ocean exploration, romance, business management, and expanded housing to Pywel.
The plot thickens…
There are character-focused stories for playable characters Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka as they set out on new paths following the main campaign.
Ocean voyages and shipbuilding
The expansion expands the Great Ocean of Pywel area, allowing players to unlock shipbuilding, gather resources, build vessels, and engage in ship combat.
Players can craft dive suits to explore sunken ruins, discover treasure, and ride sea creatures beneath the surface.
Features
Players who earn the trust of certain characters can develop romantic relationships, marry, and interact through various dialogue options.
Housing
The housing system allows players to design structures from the ground up and decorate liberated castles to turn them into new homes.
Business management
Players can directly manage locations across Pywel by leasing facilities, assigning comrades, and deciding which goods to sell.
New boss challenges
A new challenge pits players against a series of powerful bosses from across Pywel in succession for valuable rewards.
The expansion introduces substantial new gameplay systems designed to extend playtime significantly beyond the base campaign.
Release
Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown launches on October 29, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
