AMD has launched its latest promotional campaign in partnership with Pearl Abyss, the developer behind Crimson Desert, offering exclusive bundles and early access to the upcoming action MMORPG. The Crimson Desert promotion kicked off February 10 and runs until April 25, with redemption deadlines extending to May 23. The campaign targets high-end gaming hardware, aligning with the game’s demanding system requirements.
The promotion focuses on AMD’s latest 3D V-Cache Ryzen CPUs and high-end RDNA 4 GPUs, with select models qualifying for Crimson Desert-themed bundles. Desktop users can pair their purchases with the game’s early access, while laptop buyers will find compatible models from major manufacturers like MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte, and Razer.
Aimed at High-Performance Gamers
On the CPU side, AMD has narrowed eligibility to its most powerful gaming processors
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D (16 cores, 32 threads)
- The Ryzen 9 9900X3D (12 cores, 24 threads)
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8 cores, 16 threads)
- The Ryzen 7 9850X3D (8 cores, 16 threads), with a special note that purchases made before the campaign period are still eligible for a coupon.
For GPUs, the promotion includes only the top-tier RDNA 4 models
- Radeon RX 9070 XT (16GB)
- Radeon RX 9070 (16GB)
Notably, the Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon RX 9000 series—along with China-exclusive models like the RX 9070 GRE—are excluded from this campaign.
Laptop and APU Options Expand Eligibility
buyers have more flexibility, with qualifying models spanning multiple generations
- Current-gen: Ryzen 9000HX and Ryzen 9000X3D
- Previous-gen: Ryzen 8000HX and Ryzen 7000HX
Additionally, AMD’s Ryzen AI series—including the Ryzen AI 9 300, Ryzen AI 7 300, and Ryzen AI Max—are eligible for OEM systems, broadening the promotion’s reach.
Manufacturers like MSI have already announced qualifying laptops, including the Raider A18 HX and Crosshair A18 HX, which feature the latest Ryzen 9000-series processors.
What Comes Next?
Crimson Desert is set to launch on March 19, giving participants ample time to secure eligible hardware before the game’s release. The promotion’s structure ensures that buyers can either purchase qualifying products during the campaign or redeem coupons for earlier purchases, depending on the model.
This collaboration underscores AMD’s strategy to leverage gaming partnerships for hardware sales, particularly for its high-end 3D V-Cache CPUs and premium GPUs, which are designed to handle the most demanding titles.
