The wait for Crimson Desert is still long, but Pearl Abyss continues to feed fans' anticipation with new previews of its upcoming open-world action-adventure game. This time, they've shown us a video that introduces us to Maleficent Marie, a dark and enigmatic enemy who will face Kliff, the game's protagonist, in a setting full of atmosphere and mystery.
The battle against Maleficent Marie takes place in the eerie Smoking Lands , a new battle environment filled with mysterious urns that give the location a gloomy appearance. An ideal setting for fighting Maleficent Marie and her hordes of the dead.
In the new seven-minute-plus gameplay, we see Kliff demonstrating powerful, fluid action, blocking and dodging a variety of enemy attacks while dealing devastating damage with special abilities. This action clearly shows the speed and rhythm that Crimson Desert will have in its combat, with the use of abilities being essential to overcome each of its bosses, which adds greater depth to the game.
Unlike the previous bosses revealed in Crimson Desert, the fight against Maleficent Marie is split into two phases . Players must face waves of minions summoned by her, making for a dynamic and fast-paced combat spectacle. In this case, one of the standout elements of this battle is the use of ice arrows and explosive arrows, with which she can immobilize or eliminate swarms of enemies in a quick and effective manner.
As for the release date, Pearl Abyss has yet to confirm an exact date, but the game is expected to release sometime next year for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.