Ever since Baldur's Gate III cleaned up at award ceremonies three years ago, deep role-playing games have been all the rage. We saw this not least last year with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and as recently as this past spring with Crimson Desert.
Now, the CEO of Pearl Abyss, the developer of the latter, has revealed during a meeting with investors that they are currently exploring a path that would almost certainly provide a significant sales boost. Specifically, they want to release it on the Nintendo Switch 2 and already have a playable version:
"We believe it is important to showcase Crimson Desert on as many platforms as possible. We are reviewing the Nintendo Switch 2, and it is currently being developed to a level where basic gameplay is possible. However, platform expansion is not just a simple port; the key is whether we can fully maintain the graphics, action, and open-world experience of Crimson Desert on that device."
However, there is still a lot of work to be done before a Switch 2 version that meets the standards can be released, and the Pearl Abyss executive concludes:
"The Switch 2 version still requires optimization and technical verification, and we must also review partner collaboration and whether it meets our quality standards. Therefore, it is difficult to confirm a release schedule. We will announce it transparently once there is confirmed information."
We're keeping our fingers crossed that Crimson Desert will also be released for the Switch 2 in a top-notch edition. You can read our thoughts on the game here... and feel free to let us know if you'd buy it for Switch 2.