Pearl Abyss restricts Crimson Desert DLC in select regions

Pearl Abyss has announced that the upcoming DLC expansion for Crimson Desert, titled ‘Charting The Unknown’, will be unavailable in certain markets and regions. Following a review of content and age rating requirements, the developer has cancelled pre-orders in the affected areas.

While a definitive list of restricted territories has not been released, reports indicate that the DLC has been removed from Steam, Epic, Xbox, and PlayStation stores in parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Users in these regions have reported that pre-orders were cancelled, with refunds to be processed depending on the specific platform used.

The exact nature of the content causing the rating issues remains unconfirmed by Pearl Abyss. Speculation suggests the restrictions may stem from new features in the expansion, such as potential romance mechanics, which may conflict with local censorship or age rating standards in those specific markets.