- The estimated size of the Crimson Desert map is 30 to 42 square miles or 80 to 110 square kilometers.
- There are six main regions in Crimson Desert: Hernand, Pailune, Demeniss, Delesyia, The Crimson Desert, and The Abyss.
- The Crimson Desert map is twice the size of Skyrim and larger than the map size of RDR2.
Crimson Desert is one of the biggest open-world RPGs released this year, and its map size is of epic proportions. The game has multiple regions, and its size is being compared to some of the biggest RPGs of all time, like Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption 2. Curious to learn more about the map and regions? Here is a complete guide on the Crimson Desert map, including all regions and what you can find in them.
Crimson Desert Map Size Comparison: How Big is It?
Crimson Desert has a massive map that is at least twice the size of Skyrim’s playable area. Other than that, it is also a larger map than Red Dead Redemption 2. The estimated size of the Crimson Desert map is 30 to 42 square miles or 80 to 110 square kilometers.
| Game | Map Size Comparison |
|---|---|
| Skyrim | 14 square miles or 37 square kilometers |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 29 square miles or 75 square kilometers |
| Crimson Desert | 30 to 42 square miles or 80 to 110 square kilometers |
Both Skyrim and RDR2 have huge maps, but they also have a ton of content to explore in them. Thankfully, there are 430 quests in Crimson Desert, which gives a ton of playable depth to the massive map. There are multiple playable characters in Crimson Desert, so you can experience that land from different perspectives.
All Crimson Desert Map Regions
There are six main regions in Crimson Desert. Each of the regions has different biomes, political influence, and ecosystems. So, moving from one region to another would completely change your experience of exploration. Here are the names of all the major Crimson Desert map regions:
- Hernand
- Pailune
- Demeniss
- Delesyia
- The Crimson Desert
- The Abyss
Hernand
| Locations | Bosses | Mounts | Collectibles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernand Castle (Landmark) | Queen Stoneback Crab | Plains Stallion | Hernand Crossroads |
| Roothold Stronghold (Stronghold) | Kearush The Slayer | Dappled Palfrey | Greendale Village |
| Unicorn Cliffs (Landmark) | Mathias | Ironhide Cave Bear | Forest Gate |
| Antumbra Ritual Grounds (Ruins) | – | Forest Stalker | – |
| Bluemont Manor (Landmark) | – | Rock Lizard | – |
| The Eldertree (Landmark) | – | Steppe Ceratops | – |
| Nas River Fishing Dock (Other) | – | Jungle Strider | – |
| Hernand Crossroads (Town) | – | – | – |
| Hernand Highway (Other) | – | – | – |
Herand is a region filled with big cities and lush green fields. Its aesthetics are based on the high-fantasy Europe, something we have seen in many other western centric medieval games. This is also the first area of Crimson Desert that players can explore.
Pailune
| Locations | Bosses | Mounts | Collectibles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greymane Base Camp (Camp) | White Horn | Greymane Warhorse | Pailune Base Camp |
| Frozen Soul Mountain (Landmark) | Reed Devil | Pailune Snow Bear | Frozen Pass |
| Frozen Pass (Landmark) | Staglord | Frost Raptor | Dragon Ridge |
| Dragon Ridge (Landmark) | Snow Walker | Frost Salamander | – |
| Pailune Archives (Landmark) | – | Highland Wyvern | – |
| Pailune Monument (Shrine) | – | – | – |
| Dragon’s Nest (Dungeon) | – | – | – |
| Mountain Peak Shrine (Shrine) | – | – | – |
Pailune is the stark opposite of Hernand. It is located on the northern side and is harsh land with snowy terrain and hard-to-cross mountainous areas. Here you will find the Staglord and White Horn, two of the Crimson Desert bosses.
Demeniss
| Locations | Bosses | Mounts | Collectibles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demeniss Castle (Landmark) | Myurdin | Noble Destrier | Demeniss Gate |
| Royal Quarter (Town) | The Unifier’s Shade | Black Bear War Mount | Royal Quarter |
| Royal Catacombs (Dungeon) | – | – | Military Fort |
| Military Fort (Stronghold) | – | – | – |
| Demeniss Gate (Landmark) | – | – | – |
| Demeniss Throne Room (Landmark) | – | – | – |
Demeniss is the capital of Pywel, the main seat of power, and has a major military staging ground. This area holds many of the major siege-style battles and is a delight to explore in Crimson Desert.
Delesyia
| Locations | Bosses | Mounts | Collectibles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marni’s Masterium (Landmark) | Delesyian Automaton | Delesyian Swift | Delesyia Outskirts |
| Tesla Ruins (Ruins) | Golden Star | Storm Drake | Tesla Workshop |
| Sky Tower (Landmark) | – | Scout Automaton | Sky Tower Landing |
| Delesyia Lab (Other) | – | Siege Walker | – |
| Delesyia Outskirts (Town) | – | Golden Star Mech | – |
Delesyia is the most scientifically advanced region of Pywel, and here you will find a plethora of mechanical beings like robots and otherworldly creatures. This is also the region you get to fight Golden Star, a massive mechanical dragon.
The Crimson Desert
| Locations | Bosses | Mounts | Collectibles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bonepit Arena (Arena) | Walter Lanford | Desert Charger | Red Dunes Entry |
| Buried Temple (Ruins) | Crimson Scorpion King | Crimson Grizzly | Bandit’s Rest |
| Lava Pit (Landmark) | Desert Hydra | Sand Raptor | – |
| Red Dunes Entry (Landmark) | – | Sand Skimmer | – |
| Bandit’s Rest (Other) | – | Ember Wyvern | – |
| Desert Hermit Outpost (Other) | – | Armored Ankylo | – |
This area is named after the game, and it is a barren desert with crimson sand. The place is completely lawless and home to all types of brigands and other strong beings.
The Abyss
| Locations | Bosses | Mounts | Collectibles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library of Providence (Landmark) | Hexe Marie | Abyssal Dragon | Abyss Gateway |
| Skyloop Bridge (Landmark) | – | Abyssal Spider | – |
| Abyss Gateway (Shrine) | – | – | – |
| Final Depth (Dungeon) | – | – | – |
Abyss is a mysterious area in Crimson Desert located in a separate dimension. The magic from this world is closely tied to Pywel, and it is the home to the Library of Providence and the Hexe Marie boss.
How to Fast Travel in Crimson Desert
With such a massive map size, the game allows players to fast travel in Crimson Desert between locations. Here are all the ways you can fast-travel to traverse and explore the Crimson Desert map:
- Mounts: Crimson Desert mounts have 29 different varieties that are not only great for traversing the land but also for fighting enemies. You can use horses, bears, lizards, raptors, and dragons as mounts in the game.
- Aerial: The game also offers a variety of aerial travel, like gliding or even flying at a later stage using the Flight skill in Crimson Desert. Other than that, you can mount dragons to fly from one place to another.
- Teleport Points: With such a big map, Crimson Desert will have teleport points as well. Specific locations can be unlocked to instantly teleport there from the map.
- Tools: You can climb anything in Crimson Desert, similar to the Assassin’s Creed games. Other than normal climbing, the game also has grapple hooks to make your vertical traversal easier.
So, now you know the Crimson Desert map size and all its regions. Have questions about any specific area or travel mechanic? Ask us in the comments section down below.
Sanmay Chakrabarti
