For two years we have been waiting for the gameplay footage of Crimson Desert to be shown to us. Therefore, I propose to analyze the most interesting moments from the trailer, which we have been waiting for so long. If you missed something, then write in the comments what you found interesting.
Separately, it is worth noting that the gameplay footage was most likely recorded on the PlayStation 5.
The first thing that catches your eye is the name of the game written in Korean 붉은사막. Usually developers and publishers, showing the game on the international stage, write all the titles in English. But Pearl Abyss proudly notes that this is a Korean game and users will still remember this original title.
In the first scene, we see a text notification that this is actual gameplay and in-game footage, but the game is still in development. The scene itself shows the duel between the protagonist and the goblin, who, judging by the crown on his head, is the local king. Against the background of the battle, you can see several goblins that are peacefully watching what is happening. If you have played the MMORPG Black Desert Online, then their appearance may seem familiar to you. Crimson Desert is being developed on the updated BlackSpace Engine and was previously conceived as a prequel to Black Desert Online. Therefore, you can find borrowing technologies and game elements from the current version of BDO.
It is worth paying attention to the lower left corner of the screen, where the mini-map is located. The in-game clock shows almost 10 pm. The temperature of the world is present, which may hint at a system of hypothermia and the influence of the world on the hero. The game also indicates the name of the current location. In addition, you can notice, most likely, the main character’s health bar and stamina in the form of white cells.
Next comes a very dynamic scene in a sunny meadow dotted with yellow flowers. No matter how hard I tried, I could not pull out a frame that would not crumble and was clear. On the frame, you can see the enemy in a mask and a suit with rabbit ears. The ears of a rabbit in a Korean game have never looked so brutal and dangerous. The ambient air has already warmed up to 24.5 degrees. It will be hot soon.
In the next scene, our hero crossed swords with a knight dressed in heavy armor, which is polished to a mirror shine. There is a feeling that the events take place in the city that was supposed to become Heidel. Or is there a more similar city in BDO?
The main character decided to have fun in a tavern and take part in arm wrestling. I wonder who the crowd supports?
A battle in a castle against an outnumbered enemy. The protagonist kicks one of the opponents so effectively that he flies ten meters away, and a helmet flies off him, which can be immediately equipped.
Judging by the mini-map, there are a lot of opponents, and the hero defends the gun or wagon. Enemies surround the character, and after a few moments, several arrows will fly from somewhere above. The physical behavior of the water under the feet of the protagonist hints to us that there will be rain and plausible fluid physics.
From the impact, the tower begins to fall, and the hero uses a magical dodge to avoid being hit by a falling structure. Judging by the further shots, the falling tower buried several opponents under it. That is, from the destructible elements of the environment, you can benefit in battle.
The protagonist’s sword came across a suspicious box, which exploded spectacularly. It will be possible to use this tool in the game: to blow up someone or something. Pay attention to the ambient temperature.
Lots of smoke, sparks, falling beams, fire… It seems we’ve found something to blow up. The temperature also hints that the battle in the castle is quite hot.
Horse racing has received an upgrade and now you can fight. For example, in this situation, the main character launched an arrow into explosive barrels located near the observation tower. The explosion looks quite impressive: the tower is destroyed, the explosion itself has a well-developed animation and effects that include hot blue flames, and a shock wave spreads across the ground.
With well-aimed shots, the character blows up a barrel close to several opponents, but that’s not interesting. A classic symbol from the MMORPG Black Desert appeared next to the hero. I wonder what is the meaning of it in this game?
The next scene shows the offending system. The character attacked the NPC and immediately a notification about the crime appeared. The number under the notification, most likely, indicates the amount of the fine. The mini-map lights up red, but the wanted stars are not visible.
On static frames, the video does not fray and you can enjoy high-quality graphics and the vastness of the game world. The developers promised a huge world, and looking at these shots you can imagine its size.
Having passed a wandering mercenary with whom it will be possible to communicate, the main character leaves the tavern and, having opened the door to the street, does not immediately get used to the bright sunlight after a dark room.
On the street, he will have the opportunity to talk with a commoner or another wandering mercenary.
On the city board with tasks, we select the contract of interest to us. It turns out that we are interested in the return of the sheep, which the main character will successfully cope with in the future. There are also announcements related to a goat, a bull, some kind of attack that ended in bloodshed, and a wagon.
There are several yellow markers on the map. Most likely these are active quests.
The protagonist kicks a peaceful farmer flying and commits the most common robbery, stealing a horse and cart. The reputation becomes tarnished.
In the future, we are shown scenes with rescuing a hostage, visiting a groom and trading with NPCs. Unfortunately no details. But in the scene where the hero drinks water from the fountain, you can easily notice the representative of the giants, who are also present in Black Desert. The giants previously flashed already in the video, but this time the scene will allow him to be considered.
Fishing is somewhat similar to fishing from Red Dead Redemption 2. It is strange that raw fish already restores health to the character. I hope that there will be an opportunity to cook it and get more healthy food.
Next, we are shown how the main character defeats a giant crab, strokes a dog, carries a cat in his arms, leads away a flock of rats by playing the flute. Then he decides to sit down by a small haystack.
Flights in a balloon to buildings flying in the sky, in which you have to solve riddles and open some kind of portals. Further it turns out that the portals are scattered around the world.
What are these portals? Where do they lead? What are they needed for? One day we will know.
The game has a parkour system that will allow you to climb trees, houses and jump over obstacles. Including with the help of a pole.
It will be possible to tame not only horses, but also some other animals. At the moment, it is not clear if there is a system for breeding animals.
The hero is able to levitate, turning into a cross between a black cloud and himself.
It seems that this is one of the bosses in the game – a wooden building, armed with a dozen cannons that fire at everything around it.
After this, even a mechanical dragon does not look so sudden and pretentious.
The game camera at some points reminds you that the game is also coming out on consoles, so here’s a beautiful staged shot for you.
Jumping from buildings floating in the sky, you can get into such a phenomenon. Are we already traveling between worlds or through time through portals in the game? Or is it just a teleport over long distances?
Perhaps in this castle, BDO players will also see familiar outlines.
The description for the game still states that the project “tells the story of mercenaries fighting for survival on the vast continent of Peevel.” But in the trailer, I never noticed the detachment, except for one moment.
Are they mercenaries that can be hired? Or just plot characters? Or will they be playable?
