Published Mar 20, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT

We'll help you explore Pywel

Image: Pearl Abyss via Polygon

Table of contents

Getting started

Quest walkthroughs

Boss guides

Puzzle solutions

Collecting resources

Power up

Legendary mounts

Crimson Desert is a vast open world game that takes you and your Greymane buddies through Pywel, a medieval realm full of knights, bandits, witches, and even cats. You'll start off as Kliff, who is looking to get the gang back together, but you'll need to take a pit stop in Hernand first. As you meet up with your friends, you'll encounter numerous puzzles both on land and in the Abyss, take on difficult battles, and perhaps pet a dog or two.

Who needs a map? Actually...

Pywel is huge and extremely easy to get lost in. Everyone will have a different playthrough due to the world's sheer size and options, but that can also be daunting. To help you get started, check out our beginner's guide and interactive map to help you get accustomed to the world.…