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The Crimson Desert expansion, Charting the Unknown, launches globally on October 29 at 22:00 UTC for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Priced at twenty-five dollars, the DLC adds ocean exploration, shipbuilding, underwater diving, and expanded housing mechanics, alongside romance and marriage options. PlayStation 5 players can preload the content 24 hours in advance, though PC and Xbox users must wait until the official release time to begin downloads.
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Pearl Abyss released hotfix 1.000.673 for Crimson Desert on October 30, shortly after the Chartering the Unknown DLC launched.
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Pearl Abyss says the Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown expansion launches on October 29 at 22:00 UTC.
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Pearl Abyss says the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert releases on October 29 and adds ocean exploration, shipbuilding, and expanded housing systems.
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