At first glance, Crimson Desert feels like the kind of RPG where every decision could shape your fate. With its sprawling world, faction conflicts, and character-driven storytelling, it’s easy to think that there are multiple endings tied to your choices.
In reality, there are two endings (standard ending and a more complete “true” ending), but they aren’t locked behind decisions; they’re locked behind grind. Instead of branching outcomes, the game rewards players who fully commit to its content. Let’s dive in.
From Main Story to True Ending: What It Takes
In Crimson Desert, if you want to reach the standard or definitive ending, you need to be prepared to spend a lot of time grinding than making a strategy. Why? The main storyline alone takes around 50 hours to complete. However, it will lead you straight to the standard ending without any branching paths.
There’s no need to stress over missing key decisions or accidentally locking yourself out of content during this phase. It’s the same case for unlocking the True ending as well. Instead of different choices, you’ll need to extend your playtime to roughly 80 hours by engaging deeply with side content.
These 30 more hours include companion questlines (like Bruna’s request), optional missions, and various world activities that expand the narrative and develop your character. Fortunately, the game is broadly flexible, though some quests are gated behind faction reputation thresholds, so building standing with key factions early will keep your options open as you progress.
Even if you spend hours exploring or grinding your gears before progressing the main story, the game won’t penalize you for that side track. This makes it easy to circle back to the quests and complete anything you skipped.
The Truth About Choices in Crimson Desert
During quests, you will be making quite a few choices, from aligning with certain factions to other activities. However, your choices (how difficult or different they may be) don’t determine or affect the ending.
In fact, the game does not function like a traditional branching RPG where dialogue options or faction allegiances dramatically alter the outcome (or fate of your character). You won’t unlock different endings based on who you support or what you say in key moments.
Even the standing of your character, Kliff, won’t change much among the factions. Instead, the choices mainly impact or influence flavor elements, such as world interactions, minor story details, and rewards, including loot or reputation.
The core narrative remains unchanged, and every player ultimately moves toward the same conclusion unless they pursue the additional content required for the true ending. So, what really matters is completion.
To see the full story of Crimson Desert, you must invest time in side arcs. These storylines add depth and are essential for triggering the final, more complete ending. In the end, if you want the true ending, which unlocks additional story content beyond the standard epilogue, focus on completing the world, not second-guessing your choices.
Note that the standard ending has its own proper conclusion and credits; the true ending extends the story further rather than replacing it.
The real question is: Would you prefer to have multiple endings based on your choices? Or does having a linear narrative make the grind easier? Comment below to let us know.
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