Pearl Abyss showcased its BlackSpace game engine during GDC 2025. The engine provides a glimpse into the impressive capabilities that Crimson Desert will offer. The game is set to launch for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC in late 2025.
The team at Pearl Abyss is now working on Crimson Desert. It is a single-player action-adventure game that utilizes their new proprietary engine, BlackSpace. This engine builds upon the knowledge gained from developing the Black Desert engine.
Crimson Desert introduces players to the character Kliff. He is a mercenary continually drawn into conflicts threatening the world of Pywel. The studio provided an in-depth look at the BlackSpace engine.
It demonstrated its ability to replicate the behaviors of various natural elements with stunning accuracy.
showcasing BlackSpace at GDC 2025
One of the standout features of the BlackSpace engine is its rendering capability.
It makes the world of Pywel both seamless and highly detailed. Various aspects like changing wind directions, multiple light sources, and dynamic weather conditions were showcased. These elements also influenced NPCs and environmental features.
A particularly impressive demonstration involved watching a horse interact with water. As Kliff rode through a stream, the game’s physics accurately depicted how the horse got wet only in the areas that touched the water. The brief glimpses of combat and exploration looked promising.
The BlackSpace engine appears significantly more detailed than what we have seen in Black Desert Online. This suggests that Pearl Abyss is dedicated to pushing boundaries to create an immersive experience. For RPG enthusiasts who appreciate meticulous attention to detail, Crimson Desert is shaping up to be a noteworthy title.
Keep an eye on this game as it approaches its late 2025 release.
