Crimson Desert's first expansion 'Chartering the Unknown' launches October 15

Pearl Abyss revealed Crimson Desert's first expansion, "Chartering the Unknown," during Sony's September 3 State of Play. Launching October 15, 2026, it adds naval combat, submarine exploration, underwater dragon encounters and a new water-dominated region. The base game, released March 19, 2026, won PlayStation's Players' Choice for top new game that month.