Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 1

Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 1

Pywel's Epic Chronicle: Harmony of Meticulous Sound Design and Grand Melodies

Hwiman Ryu (Executive Audio Director)
Leading the overall sound design of Crimson Desert, Ryu brought to life the unfamiliar yet diverse colors of the continent of Pywel by combining self-designed experimental electronic and percussion sounds with hybrid orchestration. He also heightened the brutality and dynamism of combat, helping to build the unique sound identity of Crimson Desert.

Inro Joo (Music Director)
Joo served as the central pillar that supported the game's narrative with his intricately crafted computer orchestration and deeply expressive melodies that rival live performances. His music, which makes up the largest portion of this album, forms the emotional foundation that embraces both the land of Pywel and the people that dwell within.

Hyoung Woo Roh
The composer who opened the musical journey of Pywel, Roh laid down the foundation of Crimson Desert's score with weighty, soul-stirring melodies. His rich cinematic sensibility gave birth to the game's iconic main theme, serving as the starting point of the album's gravitas and adventurous world.

Jiyoon Kim
Drawing on a distinctive musical language and emotional sensibility of his own, Kim delicately captured the many facets of the continent of Pywel and brought a diverse musical character to the album through his unique, rich musical colors.

Dongjune Oh

With exceptional instinct and fearless creativity, Oh captured the vitality of Pywel. He also infused the vast open world with a delightful energy and life through bold rhythms and inventive melodies.

Crimson Desert’s first official soundtrack is the record of a long creative journey to give Pywel’s open world its own voice. Comprising 75 tracks, the album is built on a foundation laid by directors Hwiman Ryu and Inro Joo, and enriched by the creative flair of many composers.

This album is the hard-won fruit of creative toil and perseverance. Through its rich sound, we have brought to life Pywel’s vast horizons and its most poignant moments. To the players wandering the wilds and crossing paths with destiny, may this music be your steadfast companion.

This disc holds the narrative threads that weave together the fate of Pywel. Experience the grand beginning of this epic chronicle through melodies that capture the characters’ inner selves and the world’s roots.

01 Triumph As One (Trailer 2019)
02 Lone Wolf
03 Hymn for the Unsung Blade (feat. Clara Sorace)
04 Howl of the Wolf (feat. Clara Sorace)
05 Lament for the Unsung Blade
06 Against All Odds (Trailer 2026)
07 The Chosen of Darkness
08 The First Resonance
09 A Journey's Beginning (feat. Clara Sorace)
10 First Flight
11 Until Our Final Breath
12 Lament for the Wolf
13 Fall of the Resplendent Shadow
14 Reunited at Last
15 Into the Ancestors’ Embrace
16 Stand As One (Trailer 2020)
17 The Final Ascent (Trailer 2024)
18 Fight As One (Trailer 2025)

The heat of life-and-death combat turned into music. Led by Hwiman Ryu's hybrid sound and heavy percussion, these tracks will get your heart racing during the fray.

01 Wolf on the Prowl
02 Call to Arms
03 Claw and Fang
04 Blood or Nothing
05 Oasis in Blood
06 On the Verge
07 The Hunt Begins
08 War Beckons
09 Clash of the Lawless
10 Arid Encounter
11 The Excavator
12 Iron Threat
13 War and the Raw

A collection of ambient sounds and background music that fills the vast world. It captures the scenery of Pywel and the Abyss, ranging from tranquil to mystical. Experience the game’s atmosphere through soundscapes where the solitude of travel meets the wonder of discovery.

01 Where it All Begins
02 Golden Haven
03 Archive of the Heavens
04 Silent Wonder
05 Whispers of the Winds
06 Kingdom in the Mist
07 Breath of the Plains
08 Celestial Enigma
09 Reborn
10 Astronomical System
11 Frozen Shroud
12 Embrace of the North
13 Awestruck
14 Where the Cosmos Unfolds
15 Green Labyrinth
16 Call from Beyond
17 Sunlight in Cascades
18 Voice Beyond Time
19 Lost in the Dunes
20 Fading Mirage
21 Across the Wasteland
22 Merciless Sun
23 Land of Innovation
24 The Clockwork City
25 Electric Arcadia

These tracks complete the showdowns with the powerful beings ruling Pywel. Traditional orchestrations capture the menacing presence of giant foes, while hybrid sounds sharpen the duels with humanoid foes. The tension of battle conjured by the combat-capturing music brings both determination and awe, marking the very peak of combat.

01 Fated Nemesis
02 Danse Macabre
03 Masked Malice
04 Havoc Unleashed
05 Darkness Before Time
06 Wail of the Disowned
07 Oathbreaker in Silver
08 Ruinous Rivalry
09 Blade of Wind
10 New Thread in Time
11 No Son of Mine
12 The Last Trial
13 Clockwork Colossus
14 The Hollowed One
15 Berserker's Cry
16 Calm Before Combat
17 Heavy is the Crown
18 Beyond Measure
19 Guardian of the Ancients

Album Credits

Executive Producer: Daeil Kim

Audio Director & Album Producer: Hwiman Ryu
Music Director: Inro Joo

Mastering Engineer: Byeong Joon Hwang (Soundmirror Korea)

Music Credits

Musicians

Female Vocals: Clara Solace (Disc 1: 03, 04, 09)
Male Vocals: Dongjune Oh (Disc 1: 15)
Cello: Ji Hyun Oh (Disc 1: 03, 05, 09 / Disc 3: 04, 15)
Tagelharpa: Inro Joo (Disc 3: 12)
Electric Guitar: Beom Jun Kim (Disc 3: 21)

Composers & Arrangers

Hwiman Ryu

Composer & Arranger:
Disc 1: 04, 12, 15
Disc 2: 01, 03, 06, 10
Disc 3: 02, 04, 06, 08, 10, 23, 25
Disc 4: 01, 05, 08, 14, 16
Composer: Hwiman Ryu & Inro Joo / Arranger: Inro Joo & Hwiman Ryu:
Disc 1: 02

Inro Joo

Composer & Arranger:
Disc 1: 07, 09, 10, 11, 14, 17
Disc 2: 05, 07, 09, 11, 12
Disc 3: 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 12, 14, 16, 18
Disc 4: 04, 07, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
Composer, Arranger & Lyricist:
Disc 1: 03, 05
Composer: Inro Joo & Hwiman Ryu & Hyoung Woo Roh / Arranger: Inro Joo & Hwiman Ryu:
Disc 1: 13

Hyoung Woo Roh

Composer & Arranger / Music Producer: Hwiman Ryu:
Disc 1: 01, 16, 18
Disc 2: 02, 04, 08, 13
Disc 4: 09, 18
Composer & Arranger: Hyoung Woo Roh & Heejoon Oh / Music Producer: Hwiman Ryu:
Disc 1: 06

Jiyoon Kim

Composer & Arranger:
Disc 1: 08
Disc 3: 13, 17, 19, 24
Disc 4: 03
Composer & Arranger: Jiyoon Kim & Dongjune Oh:
Disc 3: 21

Dongjune Oh

Composer & Arranger:
Disc 3: 11, 15, 20, 22
Disc 4: 02, 06, 10, 12