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Crimson Desert Now Playable for Free in Browser With New Demo
Pearl Abyss has launched a free browser-based demo for its upcoming action-RPG Crimson Desert, allowing players to try the game via a Twitch stream rather than downloading it. This sidesteps the usual barrier of large game demos requiring significant storage space, offering an accessible way for potential buyers to sample the title before committing to a purchase.
Players can access the 20-minute demo through Twitch, where they are dropped straight into the Hernandian Territory rather than a tutorial sequence, letting them explore freely and restart as many times as they like once the timer runs out. Crimson Desert normally requires around 150GB of storage on PC, according to its Steam listing. Pearl Abyss has not said how long the demo will remain available, but the full game is currently discounted by 20% on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Steam and Xbox Games Store until 9 September.
In short
- Crimson Desert demo streams free via Twitch, no download needed
- Players explore Hernandian Territory for 20 minutes, can restart
- Full game discounted 20% until 9 September across major platforms
Explained simply
Crimson Desert is an upcoming action role-playing game from South Korean developer Pearl Abyss, the company behind Black Desert. Players explore a fantasy world, fight enemies and take on quests. The game is designed for consoles and computers, where a full installation can take up substantial storage space.
Browser-based game demos let people try a game streamed over the internet, without downloading the full game onto their device. Twitch is best known as a platform for watching live game streams, but it can also host interactive experiences. This approach may make it easier for people with limited storage or slower downloads to sample a game before deciding whether to buy it.