Crimson Desert is a vast, open-world action-adventure game set in Pywel, a brutal, high-fantasy continent. Players control Kliff, a mercenary navigating a war-torn land featuring diverse, seamless regions—from deserts to snowy mountains—populated by monsters, mythical beasts, and warring factions. The game features dynamic, combo-heavy combat, including swordplay, magic, and, horseback fighting, against large-scale bosses.