If you’ve been waiting to try Crimson Desert, you can now jump into the game without downloading anything. Twitch is currently offering a free 20-minute cloud demo that lets players try Pearl Abyss’s open-world action-adventure directly from a supported desktop browser.
The demo is powered by Amazon GameLift Streams and puts you in control of Kliff as he explores the continent of Pywel, fights enemies, and works to rebuild the Greymane faction. Everything runs through Twitch’s dedicated Crimson Desert landing page, so there’s no need to download and install a separate demo.
The promotion is currently aimed at players in the US, Canada, and the UK but works on other countries such as Spain. Once you’ve finished playing, Twitch provides options to purchase or wishlist the game on Steam, making the demo a straightforward way to try it before deciding whether to buy.
The promotion also shows how cloud streaming can be used as more than just a way to play games. Amazon has been positioning GameLift Streams as a tool for developers and publishers to put playable experiences in front of players without requiring a traditional download. This latest campaign is another example of that approach, with Twitch providing the audience and GameLift Streams handling the gameplay in the browser.
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