A Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert is being planned for the first half of 2027
Pearl Abyss says the game has “reached a playable baseline” on Nintendo’s handheld
A Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert is being planned for the first half of next year, according to developer Pearl Abyss.
In its latest earnings letter to shareholders, Pearl Abyss stated that it was preparing “DLC, strategic pricing and platform expansion” for Crimson Desert “to ensure long-term success”.
It then specifically mentioned a Switch 2 version, saying: “For platform expansion, the core focus is ensuring that Crimson Desert’s signature graphics, action, and open-world experience are fully preserved, rather than executing a simple port.
“In the case of Switch 2, the game has reached a playable baseline, and we are currently conducting technical reviews regarding performance optimization and quality standard compliance, targeting a release in the first half of next year.”
Later in the document, the studio went into more detail on this, expanding on its tests to see how feasible a Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert is.
“We are striving to make Crimson Desert available across as many platforms as possible,” it explained. “However, platform expansion is not merely a straightforward port – the key requirement is ensuring that the game’s graphics, combat action, and seamless open-world experience are fully preserved on each target device.
“In the case of Switch 2, while optimization is required, the game is currently playable at a foundational level, and technical evaluations are underway to ensure performance optimization and compliance with our quality standards.
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“While it is difficult to confirm a definitive launch schedule at this time, we are working toward a release targeted for the first half of 2027. We will provide updates through our official channels once details are finalized.”
Pearl Abyss has been looking into the possibility of porting the game to Switch 2 for a number of months. Back in March, CEO Heo Jin-young explained during a shareholder’s meeting that the company was interested in making it happen.
“While there are some aspects we have to compromise on because the Switch currently has lower specifications compared to other consoles, we have begun research and development internally with a keen interest,” he said at the time (via machine translation).
