- A Nintendo Switch 2 port for Crimson Desert is in active development.
- This was revealed by Pearl Abyss CEO Huh Jin-young during a recent shareholders meeting.
- A concrete release date for Crimson Desert on the Nintendo Switch 2 is still up in the air.
Crimson Desert provided one of the most expansive gaming experiences of 2026 so far. Now, Pearl Abyss CEO Huh Jin-young has officially confirmed that the studio is working on porting the acclaimed open-world title to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Pearl Abyss CEO Confirms “Basic Gameplay Is Possible” for Crimson Desert on Nintendo Switch 2
The confirmation for a Nintendo Switch 2 port for Crimson Desert comes directly from Pearl Abyss’s recent shareholder meeting. During the meeting, CEO Huh Jin-young confirmed the Switch 2 port for the game, stating: “We believe it is important to showcase Crimson Desert on as many platforms as possible. We are reviewing the Nintendo Switch 2, and it is currently being developed to a level where basic gameplay is possible.”
While the confirmation is great news for fans of the game, Pearl Abyss has been very transparent about the hurdles of the upcoming Switch 2 port. Since Crimson Desert is such a system-intensive title, the developers are trying to figure out if the game can properly run on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Speaking on this, Huh Jin-young stated: “Platform expansion is not just a simple port; the key is whether we can fully maintain the graphics, action, and open-world experience of Crimson Desert on that device.”
Even though the game is running at an extremely basic level on the Nintendo Switch 2, the launch date for a Crimson Desert port is not Pearl Abyss’s priority right now. Rather, the developers want to make sure that the translation to the Switch 2 maintains the glory of Pywel, with Huh Jin-young stating: “The Switch 2 version still requires optimization and technical verification, and we must also review partner collaboration and whether it meets our quality standards. Therefore, it is difficult to confirm a release schedule.”
All in all, the wheels are turning, and the Switch 2 port for Crimson Desert is definitely real. However, fans are in for a long wait as Pearl Abyss works on post-launch content and DLC for Crimson Desert on PS5 and other current platforms. Additionally, the Switch 2 will need a lot more behind-the-scenes magic to make sure it meets the studio’s quality expectations.
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