Crimson Desert DLC Charting the Unknown Gets Global Launch on October 29
Pearl Abyss confirmed regional unlock times for the expansion, with preload already live and a 135GB install size on Steam.
Pearl Abyss will release Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown globally on October 29, with some regions unlocking the expansion on October 30, according to pcgamer.com. The DLC goes live at 3 pm PDT on October 29 on the US West Coast and at 6 pm EDT the same day on the US East Coast.
Players in the UK get access at 10 pm GMT on October 29, while Europe unlocks at 11 pm CEST on October 29. Australian players receive the expansion at 9 am AEST on October 30, and New Zealand at 11 am NZST on October 30.
Preload for Charting the Unknown is already live. The game's install size is listed at 135GB, and updated system requirements are available on the Steam page.
Context
The expansion was initially delayed. It arrives roughly seven months after the base game launched, and Pearl Abyss has continued adding content to Crimson Desert since release.
Quick answers
When does Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown release?
The DLC launches on October 29, 2026, with some regions unlocking it on October 30.
What time does Charting the Unknown unlock in the US?
It unlocks at 3 pm PDT on October 29 on the West Coast and 6 pm EDT on October 29 on the East Coast.
Can I preload the Crimson Desert DLC?
Yes, preload is currently live. The install size is 135GB, and updated system requirements are on the Steam page.