Crimson Desert Gameplay: Suplexes, Drop-Kicks, and “Dirty” Combat Revealed
Pearl Abyss just proved that Crimson Desert isn’t going to be your standard open-world checklist. It’s looking more like a chaotic sandbox where you can drop-kick enemies, wrestle them to the ground, and turn the environment into a weapon.
The studio dropped a second feature video, and the combat looks heavy, impactful, and refreshingly weird. If you thought this was just “Black Desert 2.0,” you need to see this.
Wrestling and Fighting Dirty
Most RPGs lock you into a rigid dance of “attack, dodge, repeat.” Crimson Desert seems to be tossing that out the window.
The new footage highlights a combat system that feels closer to a brawler than a traditional fantasy RPG. You aren’t just swinging swords; you’re grappling enemies, throwing them into walls, and using synchronized timing to turn a defensive guard into a brutal counter-attack.
The variety here is wild. You can swap between swords, shields, axes, and spears, but the real impact happens when you mix in the physical moves.
Seeing the protagonist, Kliff, body-slam an enemy or launch a drop-kick mid-combo adds a layer of weight that many action games lack. You can even fight from your mount. It feels tactile, messy, and incredibly satisfying.
No More Mindless Grinding
So how do you get stronger without a typical XP grind? Pearl Abyss is introducing “Abyss Fragments.”You don’t just farm boars in the forest to level up here. You have to hunt down formidable bosses and scour the world of Pywel to find these fragments.
This resource is the key to unlocking new skills, meaning your character’s growth is tied directly to your curiosity and your ability to survive tough fights.
Gear follows a similar logic. You can craft, buy, or loot weapons, but the best stuff—including unique costumes and skills—comes from dropping big bosses.It encourages you to go out and find trouble rather than waiting for the story to hand you upgrades.
If you are ready to jump in, mark your calendar for March 19, 2026. It’s launching simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam and Epic), and Mac. Pre-orders are already open, so keep an eye on prices as they shift between retailers.
Also learn more about the open world scale of Crimson Desert!
The Verdict: Chaos Over Structure
With over 2 million players already wishlisting this, the anticipation is massive. The combat looks distinct enough to separate it from the Witcher clones. The “do anything” philosophy is promising. We still need to see if the frame rate can handle all that physics-based chaos on consoles, but right now, it looks like a blast.
Are you planning to play this for the story, or are you just here to suplex goblins off a mountain?
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