New 20-Minute Crimson Desert Demo Gameplay Has Leaked Online

Crimson Desert has also become a target of leaks after causing a lot of buzz at Gamescom. The YouTuber 인벤 has uploaded the new 20-minute demo gameplay that they sneakily recorded. It showcases fantastic combat mechanics and boss battles, alongside high-quality seamless cutscenes and little sprinkles of exploration. And as apparent by the optimistic comments, many viewers have been left impressed with the RPG.

The YouTuber mentions that the degraded recording—compared to official gameplay—is because they used a device to capture the RPG during the on-site demo experience. So, the worse quality shown in the leaked footage does not represent how the game will play. We can expect the final release to look miles better than what we’ve been fed here in the 20-minute leak.

Crimson Desert Gameplay Shown At Gamescom Created A Lot Of Buzz

Pearl Abyss went all in while showcasing Crimson Desert this year. A slew of intense boss fights were revealed, along with the concept of fun group battles, an expansive combat system, and a vast emphasis on exploration. The gameplay videos shown at the event have shifted how everyone views the coming RPG, with many looking forward to playing it as soon as it launches.

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Despite a generally positive reception, a few are still unsatisfied with Crimson Desert for several reasons. If I were to nitpick, there’s still a bit of jank in the gameplay. However, many things could change and improve in the final release when it rolls around, which is expected to be in Q2 2025 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.