Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 2, a new 42-track album featuring music from its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert. The collection brings together international composers, vocalists, and orchestral performers while incorporating traditional Korean melodies into cinematic fantasy compositions.
Announced November 10, 2026, the soundtrack is available on major music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
Crimson Desert Soundtrack Volume 2 Features 42 Original Tracks
The second volume expands the musical world of Crimson Desert, offering compositions designed to reflect the game’s environments, characters, and dramatic storytelling.
The album was created under the direction of Pearl Abyss audio director Hwiman Ryu and music director Inro Joo, working alongside composers from South Korea and other countries.
Its 42 tracks cover a wide range of musical styles, from atmospheric exploration themes and orchestral arrangements to intense battle music and compositions associated with major boss encounters.
The collection also includes bard songs and ambient soundscapes inspired by Pywel, the expansive continent where Crimson Desert takes place.
International Musicians Contribute to the Album
Pearl Abyss collaborated with several internationally recognized performers to develop the soundtrack’s distinctive musical identity.
Featured artists include vocalists Eivør, Colm R. McGuinness, and Merethe Soltvedt, along with guitarist Nathan Mills.
The Prague Metropolitan Choir also contributes vocal performances, adding choral arrangements to several compositions.
According to Pearl Abyss, the collaboration combines different musical traditions and performance styles to strengthen the soundtrack’s emotional impact and cinematic presentation.
Traditional Korean Songs Reimagined as Sea Shanties
One of the album’s most distinctive elements is its reinterpretation of traditional Korean folk songs and children’s melodies as Western-style sea shanties.
The arrangements combine familiar Korean musical themes with rhythmic choral performances inspired by sailors’ songs.
Performed in English by the Prague Metropolitan Choir, these compositions reflect Pearl Abyss’ effort to connect its Korean cultural background with the fantasy setting of Crimson Desert.
Five Korean Melodies Receive New Arrangements
The soundtrack includes reinterpretations of five traditional songs:
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Jindo Arirang
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Gakseori Taryeong
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Dukkeoba Dukkeoba
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Kkomaya Kkomaya
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Mugunghwa Kkochi Pieotseumnida (The Mugunghwa Flower Has Bloomed)
Each arrangement incorporates the collective singing style and rhythmic energy associated with sea shanties.
The resulting compositions blend Korean folk influences with international choral performances, creating a musical style intended to complement the game’s fictional world.
Pearl Abyss Highlights Its Korean Musical Heritage
Hwiman Ryu, audio director at Pearl Abyss, explained that the arrangements were developed to make traditional Korean melodies accessible to international audiences while preserving their cultural identity.
“Starting from our roots as a Korean developer, we have transformed our own traditional melodies into authentic sea shanties that players around the world can enjoy naturally and with genuine emotion,” Ryu said.
The approach reflects the studio’s broader effort to incorporate cultural influences into the game’s music while maintaining the scale and atmosphere associated with modern fantasy adventures.
Crimson Desert Soundtrack Available on Major Streaming Platforms
Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 2 is available through several digital music services.
Listeners can access the album on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
The soundtrack is also available through the official Crimson Desert YouTube channel and the Pearl Abyss Music channel.
Players can listen to the album through the official YouTube release.
Free Soundtrack DLC Planned for Steam and Epic Games Store
Pearl Abyss also confirmed plans to make the soundtrack available as free downloadable content through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The company has not announced a specific release date for the DLC.
The additional distribution option will allow PC players to access the music through their gaming platforms.
Crimson Desert Receives Video Game Music Award Nominations
Alongside the soundtrack release, Pearl Abyss highlighted recognition for Crimson Desert’s musical compositions.
The game has been nominated for Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards.
It also received a nomination in the Video Game Score (Console and PC) category at the 17th Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
The nominations recognize the game’s musical production and its contribution to the overall player experience.
About Crimson Desert and Pearl Abyss
Crimson Desert Enhanced is an open-world action-adventure game developed by South Korean studio Pearl Abyss and released globally for console and PC platforms.
The story follows Kliff, a member of the Greymanes, after a devastating nighttime attack by their enemies, the Black Bears.
With his companions killed or scattered across the continent, Kliff begins a journey to reunite the survivors and rebuild what was lost.
His travels introduce new alliances, dangerous factions, and a larger threat that could reshape his destiny.
Founded in 2010, Pearl Abyss is also known for its MMORPG franchise Black Desert. The company develops games using proprietary technology and is working on additional projects, including DokeV and PLAN 8, using its BlackSpace Engine.
With its international collaborations, traditional Korean influences, and extensive orchestral arrangements, Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 2 further expands the game’s musical identity while making its compositions available beyond the game itself.
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