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Map twice the size of Skyrim, bigger than Red Dead 2 
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Crimson Desert's Open World Is at Least Twice as Big as Skyrim's, and Larger Than the Red Dead Redemption 2 Map - IGN
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set on the continent of Pywel. But how big is the open world, exactly? It’s “absolutely massive,” its developer has said, bigger even than that of Bethesda’s Skyrim and Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2.
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Map twice the size of Skyrim, bigger than Red Dead 2
Crimson Desert's Open World Is at Least Twice as Big as Skyrim's, and Larger Than the Red Dead Redemption 2 Map - IGN
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set on the continent of Pywel. But how big is the open world, exactly? It’s “absolutely massive,” its developer has said, bigger even than that of Bethesda’s Skyrim and Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2.
Thats impressive, but Bigger map means jack shyt for gameplay.
Let me reiterate like I always do with open world games.
If your open world game doesn't feel like a living breathing world, if I can't get lost, I lose interest fast. The best open world games should pull your attention away from the your quests. A world that makes you drop everything you soing and go a different path.. Games like Fallout have did me like that several times.
Otherwise it's comparable to Ubisoft trash. Repetitive fetch quests, clearing posts, etc.
Im following this game, but I have no real money in it. I hope its good, if not.
I agree, but they are experienced at making living open worlds with Black Desert. But, Black Desert lacked meaningful PVE, which this game specializes in. The previews say there are tons of bosses and the combat is amazing. I'm cautiously optimistic.
This is my most anticipated game for 2026.
Looks like they have way more sky islands than Tears of the Kingdom. It’s super obvious they stole a lot of ideas from both Witcher 3, Zelda and Skyrim so I just know this shyt gonna be good.
This is an old trailer but it still has a lot of elements that interviewers have not asked about or previewed.
Looks like they have way more sky islands than Tears of the Kingdom. It’s super obvious they stole a lot of ideas from both Witcher 3, Zelda and Skyrim so I just know this shyt gonna be good.
This is an old trailer but it still has a lot of elements that interviewers have not asked about or previewed.
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We're on the blood path now
My most anticipated as well. This, gta 6 and requiem will define this year.
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Haven’t been this excited for a game in a while 
This right up my alley.
This right up my alley.
Dope concept, but I hope this game has a good story and gameplay. I don't get my hopes up cause I feel like this game all over the place. I'm still going to get it. I'm more excited about the Blood of Dawnwalker over this.
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Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
Gameplay looks good, story looks like it might be trash.
How cacs feel about playing as a ball headed black girl I feel about playing as another generic looking white guy for 50+ hours
Is be way more excited with character creator
Crimson Desert goes gold https://gematsu.com/2026/01/crimson-desert-goes-gold
9:09 AM · Jan 21, 2026
You played it? Was it demo out?, what did you play it on?
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I hope this game is successful, if not I really wouldn't care.
Im ready for the Blood of Dawn walker to drop.
Im ready for the Blood of Dawn walker to drop.