- Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
- Key Update: Pearl Abyss has launched the "Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge" video contest, offering players a chance to win a fully sponsored trip to their headquarters in South Korea.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 12, 2026
- Quick Answer: Enter the Crimson Desert video contest by submitting gameplay footage by July 12, 2026, to win a fully sponsored trip to Pearl Abyss in Korea.
Pearl Abyss has announced the Crimson Desert Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge, a video contest that celebrates the many incredible videos shared by the community since the game's launch.
Crimson Desert has now sold over 6 million copies worldwide, with many of its players capturing their adventures and unforgettable moments in Pywel. The creativity and remarkable gameplay on show have impressed Pearl Abyss, and now they want to give something back.
Here's everything you need to know about the Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge for Crimson Desert!
Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge Explained
To celebrate the magical moments captured throughout Pywel and to give players a chance to showcase them, Pearl Abyss has announced the Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge.
Whether you want to focus on exploration, combat, non-combat life activities, the Abyss, character customization, or something completely unexpected, the theme is up to you. Submit your best Crimson Desert moments through your own video creation.
The Crimson Desert studio will review submissions and select the winners. Winners will receive various rewards, including a trip to Pearl Abyss’ Korea headquarters office!
Submission Guidelines
To ensure your video submission is correct and eligible, follow the steps listed below:
1. Create a video showcasing the world of Crimson Desert in a visually stunning way.
- You may choose one of two categories:
- Short-form video (under 1 minute)
- Long-form video (1 to 3 minutes)
- You may submit entries to both categories; however, each participant may only win in one category.
2. Publish your video following the steps below
- Upload the video to your personal social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, etc.) or YouTube channel.
- Please ensure that the video/post is set to be publicly visible.
- When posting, make sure to include the hashtags #CrimsonDesert and #BeyondTheAbyss.
- Then, submit your information, social media/YouTube video link, and the original video file via the survey link found here.
3. Submission Period
- All entries must be submitted by July 12, 2026, 23:59 UTC.
Video Guidelines
Video submissions must comply with the following guidelines to be eligible for entry:
- Create a video that captures the world of Crimson Desert under a theme of your choice.
- Submissions will be evaluated based on visual and editing quality, and creativity.
- Short-form entries must be under 1 minute, and long-form entries must be between 1 and 3 minutes.
- Only videos composed of actual in-game footage are allowed. Animations, 3D animations, or cartoon-style videos are not eligible.
- When using background music, please note that copyrighted content may result in removal, muting, or monetization restrictions on the platform. We therefore recommend using officially licensed music or original compositions whenever possible.
- Multiple submissions are allowed; however, rewards will not be granted multiple times per participant.
Prizes
A total of 10 winning entries will be selected through internal review by the Crimson Desert studio: 6 long-form entries and 4 short-form entries.
Winners will be announced on the official Crimson Desert website on August 3rd.
All 10 winners will receive the following rewards:
- A fully sponsored invitation to visit the Pearl Abyss Korea HQ, including round-trip airfare and 3 days / 2 nights of accommodation
- Crimson Desert commemorative golden coin
- Special Crimson Desert merch
For a full, detailed look at all of the Terms and Conditions, visit the official Crimson Desert website.
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