Five-Hour Crimson Desert Trial Opens to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra
Progress made during the five-hour trial carries over for players who go on to buy the full Pearl Abyss open-world RPG.
A five-hour trial of Crimson Desert is now available to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra members, according to Screen Rant. The open-world RPG is developed and published by Pearl Abyss.
Progress made during the trial carries over for players who purchase the full game, so time spent in the opening hours is not lost on upgrade.
The trial arrives with the game's Charting the Unknown DLC already on sale: that content has been available since October 29, 2026.
Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026. The game features the playable characters Kliff, Damiane and Oongka, and is set in the world of Pywel, with regions including Hernand and Pailune.
Quick answers
How long is the Crimson Desert trial on PlayStation Plus?
The trial runs for five hours and is available to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra members.
Does trial progress carry over to the full game?
Yes. Progress made during the five-hour trial carries over for players who buy the full game.
When did the Charting the Unknown DLC release?
The Crimson Desert DLC Charting the Unknown has been available since October 29, 2026.