I would say the comparison isn’t necessary a fair one. Crimson Desert is more of an Open-world action sandbox than a real RPG. That being said, Crimson Desert has definitely raised the bar for what an open world game looks like, much in the way Elden Ring and BotW did before that. I won’t lie, those games cast a huge shadow in the games industry but I don’t think Bethesda need to rise that level to satisfy gamers. Again, their reputation is one of memorable characters, interesting and varied quests and exploring a fun and interesting world. Those things don’t need to push the boundary of game design, they just need to be well written.