Crimson Desert showcases its battle system in a new trailer against the White Horn boss

Pearl Abyss released a new 7-minute gameplay trailer for Crimson Desert primarily focusing on the boss battle against a snowy abomination named White Horn. The trailer features a full UI on what players can expect to see when they play the game, as well as glimpses of its inventory screen.

The trailer opens up with the player's character encountering a group of bandits in the White Mountains. A cinematic narrative scene showcases the dialogue exchange between them before a battle encounter breaks out. At one point during the fight against the bandits, the player's character grabs a poor bandit and suplexes them.

Eventually, the White Horn creature disrupts their fight. The player fends for their lives in a multi-phase boss fight against the fearsome foe. They exchange blows with White Horn as a blizzard forms throughout their battle. Piles of snow continually leave trails according to the movements of both combatants.

Crimson Desert currently has no release date, but it is aiming for a global release on "console and PC platforms".

Pearl Abyss, a leading South Korean game developer and publisher, has just released the first-ever footage of the ‘White Horn’ boss battle from their highly anticipated open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert. This reveal is just a taste of all the other Crimson Desert announcements at Gamescom.

The trailer immerses players into an intense battle against a towering beast that rules the icy mountain ranges. This formidable boss becomes more aggressive with each phase, unleashing its devastating attacks with increasing ferocity. Players will need to devise their own combat strategies, staying alert and agile to evade White Horn’s relentless assaults. 

The footage showcases the fierce encounter, with White Horn using its massive body to crush players, pounding them with ape-like fists and unleashing a barrage of powerful attacks that keep players on the defensive. Adding to the challenge, White Horn disappears into the whirlwind of snow and wind surrounding the battlefield, then launches quick charges that overwhelm unprepared players. The trailer also highlights the exceptional graphic effects, including the snowstorms and mountain backdrop.

This year’s demo has been specially designed to highlight the intense action-combat mechanics of Crimson Desert. Players will have the opportunity to encounter four different boss battles, each requiring players to use their own combat style to overcome the challenges. For those who are eager to experience the exhilarating combat of Crimson Desert firsthand, visit our booth in Hall 6 of the Koelnmesse Exhibition Center’s Entertainment Area. 

(This video consists of actual in-game footage and gameplay from the gamescom 2024 demo build of Crimson Desert. The game is still in development and content may be subject to change.)

What is Crimson Desert?

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, aiming for a global release on console and PC platforms. Through vibrant storytelling and intense action, Crimson Desert depicts realistic characters and narratives that revolve around the members of the Greymane Free Company fighting to achieve their noble mission.

Experience the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel, where you will witness the conflicts and epic sagas surrounding Kliff, the leader of the Greymanes, as his mission takes him on an unforgettable journey.