Crimson Desert is made by the devs of MMO Black Desert, but it won't have any non-preorder microtransactions on launch: 'This is the premium experience, that is the transaction'

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by Harvey Randall

February 16, 2026

Crimson Desert is made by the devs of MMO Black Desert, but it won't have any non-preorder microtransactions on launch: 'This is the premium experience, that is the transaction'

Nary a cash shop in sight.

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Originally published on PC Gamer on 2/16/2026