Crimson Desert Unveils Twitch Drops Rewards

With launch Crimson Desert In just a few days, developer Pearl Abyss has officially unveiled a complete set of in-game rewards that players can earn by watching participating streams on Twitch. Crimson Desert is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 19, and while the game won't feature any microtransactions at launch, fans can get some new cosmetic items through the upcoming Twitch Drops event.

Although microtransactions have become a common practice in the gaming world over the last decade, especially for live service titles, Pearl Abyss claims that no such monetization model will be in place in Crimson Desert. Last month, the game's marketing director Will Powers revealed that the highly-anticipated action-adventure title will not feature a cosmetic cash shop and will instead rely on the game's $69.99 price tag, deluxe edition cosmetics, and future expansions to support the game with new content. Powers explained that the monetization method may be suitable for free-to-play games such as Fortnite or Apex Legendsbut the revenue stream for a premium title such as Crimson Desert, begins and ends with his first purchase.

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All Crimson Desert Twitch Drops rewards

No microtransactions means players won't be able to spend real money on in-game cosmetics, but Pearl Abyss has now revealed that Crimson Desert will be working with Twitch to promote the platform's popular Twitch Drops, which will give players an alternative way to earn some in-game rewards. In a new post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the developer revealed bi-weekly rewards that can be earned by tracking participation Crimson Desert Twitch streams.

In the first week Crimson DesertAfter the release, fans who watch for 5 hours can unlock the blue scout cloak, armor and hat, while in the second week, fans will have a chance to get the blue scout stirrups, Champron and saddle for 3 hours of watching. More details on how to claim these rewards will be shared later this week. Typically, fans must have a Twitch account that is linked to their PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam account. Once a view milestone is reached, designated rewards should be automatically added to their account.

Although it is one of the most anticipated video games of 2026, Crimson desert has been shrouded in controversy in recent weeks. As Pearl Abyss set out to develop one of the most ambitious open worlds to date, many were rightfully skeptical about how the title could perform, especially on lower-end consoles like the Xbox Series S and the entry-level PlayStation 5. In response to fans' concerns, Pearl Abyss provided tech experts Digital Foundry with a PlayStation 5 Pro version. Crimson Desertwhich the outlet said the performance was “nothing short of remarkable.” However, many are still wondering how the game will perform on the base version of the PlayStation 5.

PC users don't have the same concerns, but the community was disappointed last week when Pearl Abyss quietly added Denuvo DRM to the PC version Crimson Desert. Denuvo, a third-party anti-tamper software designed to make it much harder for users to access game files and piracy, is often known to cause performance issues if not properly implemented by the developer. In response to the controversy, Pearl Abyss revealed that all previous footage shown by the studio includes Denuvo already implemented in the title, allaying concerns that Crimson Desert may not perform as well as in pre-release game trailers.