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Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Release Date & Times

Find out exact global release times for Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown DLC expansion.

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  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Expansion
  • Key Update: Pearl Abyss confirmed the global release times and $24.99 price for the delayed Charting the Unknown expansion, launching October 29 with ocean exploration and new story chapters.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 21, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC releases October 29, 2026, for $24.99, featuring underwater exploration, naval combat, new storylines, and fresh encounters.

Pearl Abyss is gearing up to launch Crimson Desert's first DLC expansion, 7 months after the game released.

The DLC, officially titled Charting the Unknown, was originally scheduled to drop on October 15 before it was delayed to October 29 so developers could deliver a more polished, stable experience.

However, the new date is locked in and just mere days away, so if you're wondering what time the Charting the Unknown DLC goes live in Crimson Desert, here's everything you need to know!

Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Release Schedule

New adventures await in Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown, with players diving into ocean and underwater exploration, naval combat, new story chapters for Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane, fresh enemy encounters, plus so much more from October 29.

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Credit: Pearl Abyss

Check out the full Charting the Unknown release schedule by region below:

Europe

  • October 29th, 2026 (Thu) at 22:00 (UTC)
  • October 29th, 2026 (Thu) at 23:00 (CEST)

North America

  • October 29th, 2026 (Thu) at 15:00 (PT)
  • October 29th, 2026 (Thu) at 18:00 (ET)

Asia

  • October 30th, 2026 (Fri) at 7:00 (KST/JST)

Unlike previous Crimson Desert gameplay updates, Charting the Unknown will not be free and is instead paid DLC priced at $24.99.

Pearl Abyss says additional details will also be shared via patch notes on the day of its release.

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