Crimson Desert on Switch 2? Pearl Abyss Just Dropped A Major Update

One of the action RPGs with the most complex visuals that is still being worked on might end up on the Nintendo Switch 2. The latest news from Pearl Abyss about bringing Crimson Desert to Nintendo's next-generation console is that the game is already running on the system and work is still being done behind the scenes.

The CEO of Pearl Abyss is said to have said that the company wants Crimson Desert to be available on as many platforms as possible. The Nintendo Switch 2 is a big part of those plans. The game is no longer just early research, and a version of it can already run basic gameplay on the new console.

Fans shouldn't expect an announcement just yet, though. The developer said that making a Switch 2 version is more complicated than just moving the game to a new system. The team is working hard to make sure that the console can properly offer the same big open world, beautiful graphics, fast-paced combat, and overall gaming experience that you can find on other platforms.

A lot of technical testing and optimization work is still being done, and the results will show if the project is ready to be released.

Pearl Abyss also said that talks with partners are still going on as part of the process. That's why the company won't give a launch date and says it won't talk about plans for a release until everything is set in stone. The change is a big step in the right direction. The Switch 2 was previously said to still be in the R&D stage but the latest comments seem to suggest that the project is already playable.

That doesn't mean the release will happen soon, but it does mean the port is slowly moving through development.

This is not a simple game to port to a hybrid system. It's a big, open-world action RPG with lots of puzzles, engaging combat, exploration, character progression, and a ton of different weapons and gear. One of the biggest technical challenges the company has had to face is trying to cram all of that into a portable system that still has good performance.

Pearl Abyss doesn't seem to be rushing to meet a deadline. Instead, she seems to be being careful. The company says the most important thing is to keep the quality of the experience high, even if that means optimizing for longer before committing to a release. That's still good news for Nintendo fans.

Some of the biggest third-party games are starting to make their way onto the Switch 2, and Crimson Desert could finally be joining their ranks if development goes to plan. While Nintendo hasn’t set a date for when the game will be released on their next system, it’s clear that it’s no longer just an idea. Now the question is: could Crimson Desert be one of the most popular RPGs for the Switch 2 when Pearl Abyss is finally ready?