Pearl Abyss released the second preview video for Crimson Desert, 'Combat and Growth', on the 6th. Following the first video, 'Kliff and Pywel', this latest footage showcases the game's unique combat system and high-freedom character progression elements.

In the new 'Combat and Growth' preview, players can see how they take the lead in directing the flow of battle and their own growth trajectory. Beyond gear and skills acquired through adventure, the video reveals how players can utilize mounts and the environment to execute their own unique actions. It also introduces a diverse combat experience using weapons with distinct strengths and characteristics, such as swords, shields, spears, greatswords, axes, and ranged weapons. These weapons can be purchased from shops, obtained by defeating bosses, discovered during exploration, or crafted directly.

The combat system enhances the sense of impact through combos that link weapon attacks, skills, unarmed strikes, kicks, and grapples. It also includes techniques such as imbuing weapons with elemental properties to burn or freeze enemies. Players can boost character stats by upgrading their weapons and gear. Upgrade materials can be obtained through various methods, including mining, defeating enemies and bosses, completing requests, and exploration.

Additionally, defeating certain bosses allows players to obtain gear and outfits that grant access to those bosses' signature skills. Strategic elements are also emphasized, requiring players to observe enemy attacks and movements to utilize guards and dodges at the perfect timing for counterattacks.

'Abyss Fragments' found in the mysterious realm of 'Abyss' were introduced as a core element of character growth, used for learning and upgrading skills. These can be obtained as rewards for defeating powerful bosses or found throughout Pywel, and some skills can be learned directly through exploration.

Meanwhile, Crimson Desert is scheduled for official release on March 20th.