Fantasy RPG "Crimson Desert" lets you stab your way up to space, showcasing a remarkably detailed cosmos
By Alan Bradley
Published on April 16, 2026.
The open-world fantasy RPG "Crimson Desert" has been praised for its openness and infinite content, while critics criticized its bizarre control scheme, stunted story, and jank. Despite these controversies, the game has sold over five million units in just a month and has a dedicated fanbase that has been exploring the engine's capabilities. The game's gameplay is dependent on finding 13 constellations in the night sky, each of which counts as an Exploration Challenge. A recent video by user Jogatina demonstrates one of the game's bizarre features, which allows players to stab their way up to the edge of space, showcasing a detailed cosmos. The developers behind the game, Pearl Abyss, have been aggressive with post-launch patches and have been adding more content to the game.
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