Dev Archives: The Engine Behind Crimson Desert | GDC 2025

Pearl Abyss showed its in-house BlackSpace Engine behind closed doors at the 2025 Game Developers Conference, offering a closer look at a selection of the engine's features as demonstrated within Crimson Desert. Here are just a few of the details - both big and small - that the engine makes possible in Crimson Desert to increase the realism and believability of its world and gameplay.

(The following footage was captured in-engine and may differ from the final game.)

00:00 Shallow Water feature 00:35 Volumetric Fog with Fluid Simulation 00:51 Timelapse (Atmospheric Scattering) 2:05 Cloth & Hair Simulation 2:36 Raytracing

What is Crimson Desert? Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Mac in late 2025. Through vibrant storytelling and intense action, Crimson Desert depicts realistic characters and narratives that revolve around the members of the Greymanes fighting to achieve their noble mission. Experience the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel, where you will witness the conflicts and epic sagas surrounding Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes, as his mission takes him on an unforgettable journey.

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About Pearl Abyss Best known for the Black Desert franchise, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console. The company is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 on a next-gen proprietary engine. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: https://www.pearlabyss.com