Crimson Desert DLC is an epilogue that requires beating the main game

Pearl Abyss detailed the Charting the Unknown DLC for Crimson Desert: its story content takes place after the base game's finale, so players must finish the main story to access it. New open-world areas can be explored without completing the campaign, though some require the Greymane camp from Chapter 3.

• DLC story is an epilogue for Damiane, Oongka and Kliff after the finale
• New open-world areas are accessible without finishing the campaign
• Some areas require the Greymane camp from Chapter 3
• The DLC adds romance options and underwater exploration