Following the release of Crimson Desert Enhanced late last month, many expected Pearl Abyss to slow down its relentless patch schedule to focus its effort on the upcoming Charting the Unknown expansion launching on October 15 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. However, that doesn't seem to be the case, as the Korean developer has launched yet another patch today, which introduces a variety of fixes and improvements, including further improvements for the visual noise issue that has plagued the game since its March launch. As the developer is reserving new features and mechanics for the upcoming expansion, […]

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Pearl Abyss knows no rest. Following last week's release of Crimson Desert Enhanced, which addressed the original game's subpar story and characters by making the entire experience more cohesive and making Kliff a charismatic main character, the Korean developer further refined the Enhanced release with a patch that addressed lip-syncing issues. And today, Pearl Abyss launched another update that addresses another major complaint about the game: noisy visuals under certain conditions. "Improved an issue where visual noise was particularly noticeable in rainy weather and around puddles," read the official 2.01.00 patch notes released together with the new update. Needless to […]

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Last week, Pearl Abyss surprised Crimson Desert fans all over the world with the release of Crimson Desert Enhanced, a new free update for the game on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S which addressed the game's biggest flaw: its disjointed story. However, the Korean studio is not yet done surprising players and potential new fans, as it has released a generous new demo that is instantly available with no download as well as a new patch fixing one of the Enhanced release's issues related to the new story content. Free Cloud Gaming Demo A few hours ago, Pearl […]

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While it launched in a somewhat shaky state, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert has since gone from strength-to-strength, releasing a ton of updates in a timely manner while going on to sell millions of copies. Marking a pretty big moment for the game, Crimson Desert has now gotten one of its biggest updates yet – with the 2.0 Enhanced edition bringing in new story moments; additional voice over support; skills and more.

Making the announcement during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Pearl Abyss unveiled and subsequently released the latest update for Crimson Desert.

Named ‘Crimson Desert Enhanced’ this update brings the game up to version 2.0, with the primary additions being the inclusion of “new cutscenes and story moments throughout the main questline” alongside “added knowledge, items, memory fragments, dialog lines and conversations to strengthen the narrative of bosses.”

Gameplay-wise, Crimson Desert is also receiving some welcome additions, with the update adding 8 new skills to unlock; a new Abyss Link system and countless tweaks / fixes.

Last but certainly not least, Crimson Desert Enhanced brings support for a bunch of new languages, namely:

• German
• French
• Spanish
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Japanese
• Arabic (text and UI only)

Given how rapidly Pearl Abyss have been updating Crimson Desert, it is perhaps not too surprising to see the game already hit version 2.0. That said, it is a welcome update nonetheless.

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Following the game's release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Pearl Abyss is working on a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, which will show how much the system can handle the Blackspace Engine that makes it so different from games powered by Unreal Engine 5, and a DLC expansion. Besides confirming last week that this DLC is planned for launch in 2026, the Korean developer is keeping a tight lid on what the expansion will feature, but some users have discovered it could have some sort of maritime theme due to how recent updates are changing […]

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While developer Pearl Abyss is certainly very happy about the commercial success of Crimson Desert and has further plans for it, including an imminent DLC and a Nintendo Switch 2 port, the studio has also begun shifting personnel to DokeV, its next big release. In the Pearl Abyss Q2 2026 Q&A, the South Korean developer revealed to be targeting a launch in the second half of 2028, with playable demos (presumably at conventions) available in the second half of next year. DokeV is progressing smoothly by leveraging the development assets and production experience accumulated from our previous projects. Having moved […]

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Following a long development time, Crimson Desert launched earlier this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, becoming a smashing success despite its by-the-books open-world formula that incorporates elements from other open-world games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The free updates released since March are only part of Pearl Abyss' expansion plans, which include the first DLC coming later this year, a Nintendo Switch 2 port, and possibly more. DLC Is In Polishing Phase "Crimson Desert is preparing key initiatives, including DLC, strategic pricing, and platform expansion, to ensure […]

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Pearl Abyss has finally put a date on DokeV, and it’s a while off yet. The Pokémon-meets-Palworld game is now targeting the second half of 2028, according to the studio’s Q2 2026 earnings letter.

DokeV Development Update

Pearl Abyss says the game is progressing smoothly, and credits the tech and experience built while making Crimson Desert for that. The studio is also ramping up its development team to speed things along. Plan 8, the studio’s other in-development title, got a mention too, though DokeV is clearly getting the spotlight here.

Crimson Desert Sales Cool Off

On the money side, Pearl Abyss reported a dip in revenue as Crimson Desert’s launch buzz fades, which is normal for a single-player game months out. Still, 2.11 million copies sold in Q2 2026 is nothing to scoff at. Black Desert picked up the slack too, with steady content updates helping the MMORPG outperform expectations for the quarter.

2028 is a long wait for DokeV fans, but at least Pearl Abyss isn’t going quiet on it.

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After previously teasing plans for a Switch 2 version, Pearl Abyss has now confirmed that the Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert is well into development. At this stage, the game is running on Switch 2 hardware, but the studio still needs to do plenty of optimisation work before it can release. 

Pearl Abyss told shareholders that it is preparing “DLC, strategic pricing and platform expansion” for Crimson Desert. As part of that expansion, the team has been working on a Switch 2 version of the game. According to the company, “the game has reached a playable baseline, and we are currently conducting technical reviews regarding performance optimisation and quality standard compliance, targeting a release in the first half of next year.”

The studio added that while it can't confirm a final launch date yet, it is “working toward a release targeted for the first half of 2027″.  Assuming optimisation goes smoothly, Crimson Desert should be available on Switch 2 by this time next year.

Crimson Desert has already enjoyed strong momentum since launch, surpassing five million copies sold across PC, Xbox and PS5. A Switch 2 version would open the game up to millions of additional players, further boosting its reach. The game has also maintained a Very Positive rating on Steam, with tens of thousands of user reviews praising its open‑world design and combat.

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KitGuru Says: Crimson Desert has been a big success for Pearl Abyss so far, and expanding to Switch 2 makes a lot of sense. With DLC also in development, it looks like Crimson Desert still has a long life ahead of it. 

In the weeks after launch, Pearl Abyss released weekly Crimson Desert patches introducing new features and options to the game, expanding side characters Damiane and Oongka to make them more usable in open-world exploration, and more. Although the pace of the patches has slowed down in the past few weeks as Pearl Abyss is preparing some story improvements and a DLC expansion, the Korean developer is still introducing highly requested features to its successful open-world game, such as cross-save support which arrived across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S with today's 1.14 patch, while celebrating the Best Technical Innovation […]

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Although its release was marred by the layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona, the team responsible for the game's underwater stages and water tech, among other things, there's no denying that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is already a smashing success, selling over 2 million copies on the first day of availability. As such, it's not surprising to learn that Ubisoft has some post launch plans for the game, but what is surprising is that they will follow the example set by Crimson Desert, ditching a set roadmap for community feedback. "We're working on New Game Plus right now. It's one of […]

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Crimson Desert launched earlier this year to strongly positive reviews from players. While the game began development as a multiplayer title, it was later reworked to be a single-player experience instead. However, with the world being so massive, there has been some demand for co-op and as a result, Pearl Abyss is currently exploring bringing multiplayer components to the game, as well as mod support. 

During a recent shareholder meeting, Pearl Abyss leadership acknowledged the demand for multiplayer. CEO Heo Jin‑young said the team is “studying” both the technical feasibility and gameplay implications of adding co‑op. However, he stressed that multiplayer is not something that can simply be bolted on, calling it “a major task” that requires reviewing server architecture, balance, platform stability and ongoing operations.

While there is no confirmed plan or timeline, Pearl Abyss says it is “continuously reviewing ways to allow users to enjoy the Crimson Desert IP for longer”, and that there is “room for a multiplayer mode” as part of that process.

Mod support was also addressed, with COO Lee Dong‑won saying the studio is “reviewing it broadly”. Pearl Abyss is considering approaches such as distributing official mods directly and offering in‑game toggles so players can enable or disable them easily. CEO Heo Jin‑young added that the team has been interested in mods since before launch, viewing them as a potential foundation for long‑term growth.

Mod support doesn’t automatically create a lasting community, but it does give players the tools to keep a game alive far beyond its launch window. That’s been true for everything from Baldur’s Gate 3 and Hogwarts Legacy to Skyrim, Fallout and The Witcher, and even the wave of fan‑built games that emerged from Half‑Life during the 2000s. Side note, if you ever played Earth's Special Forces back in the day, we would probably be good friends.

KitGuru Says: Crimson Desert has been my favourite new game of the year so far. I'm not as interested in multiplayer, but mod support would be an absolutely fantastic addition, especially if it allows us to make changes to our in-game camps or add new items to find throughout the world.

Yesterday, South Korean developer Pearl Abyss held a corporate briefing in which it updated investors on the roadmap for its highly successful game, Crimson Desert. As reported by Inven Global, company CEO Huh Jin-young provided an update on the Switch 2 port, which entered the R&D (research and development) phase back in March. According to the executive, it's still early days for optimization, so there's nothing to share yet on possible release timing. We believe it is important to showcase Crimson Desert on as many platforms as possible. We are reviewing the Nintendo Switch 2, and it is currently being […]

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Right on schedule, Korean developer Pearl Abyss released a new patch for Crimson Desert on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, utilizing its custom Blackspace Engine to further enhance side characters while reducing load times and fulfilling more community wishes, including new decoration options for the player's house, or rather the area outside it. Patch 1.12 allows players to decorate the area outside their house, adding 2 new tools that can be used to craft items and 58 new items, including fountains and wells. These items, however, cannot be crafted without first getting crafting manuals from shops, claw machines, […]

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Crimson Desert is receiving the best single-player post-launch support we have seen in a long time, with the release of weekly patches that add more content to the game, including fulfilling the community's requests, while addressing some of its shortcomings. This week, we learned that Pearl Abyss is planning to address the game's biggest sore point, its disjointed story, and while this is not ideal, veteran developer Josh Sawyer praised the initiative. “I think this is fine / good even if it isn’t ideal - like patching anything,” the Fallout: New Vegas director said on Bluesky in reply to a […]

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Crimson Desert is currently one of the biggest success stories of 2026. Following a ton of pre-launch hype, the ambitious open-world title was met with some negativity due to awkward controls amongst other issues. Fortunately, many of these concerns were quickly quashed, with Crimson Desert going on to sell over 5 million copies. Owing to its success, publisher Pearl Abyss have now confirmed that Q1 2026 marked the best fiscal quarter in their company’s history.

Making the announcement as part of their latest fiscal earnings report, developer Pearl Abyss officially confirmed that “thanks to the global success of its new title Crimson Desert, the company achieved the highest quarterly revenue in its history” – representing an increase of just under 420% year-over-year.

Even more impressive is the fact that net profit saw an increase of over 31,000% year-over-year.

Regarding Crimson Desert in particular, Pearl Abyss revealed that the title had generated 81% of the company’s revenue – with the other 19% being attributed to their ongoing MMO Black Desert.

Despite being a PC tech showpiece, the platform breakdown for Crimson Desert is surprisingly even, with the revenue split between consoles and PC said to be at exactly 50%.

Regionally, Crimson Desert has found far more success in the West, with Pearl Abyss revealing that ‘overseas sales’ accounted for 94% of total revenue for the period (with 81% percent coming from North America and Europe.)

Pearl Abyss was already trucking along quite healthily thanks to the ongoing success of Black Desert. Even so, it is clear that Crimson Desert has made a big impact not only across the industry itself, but also for the studio’s bottom line. It will be interesting to see where the game goes from here.

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Today, Pearl Abyss has reported a transformative quarter, with the launch of its long-awaited open world action RPG Crimson Desert turning in excellent sales numbers and setting the Korean developer on course for what could be its most profitable year on record. Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026 and immediately made a statement by topping Steam's Top Sellers chart across major markets despite being an entirely new IP. Despite the lack of overwhelmingly positive critical reviews, its sales trajectory was relentless: Pearl Abyss reports that the split between PC and console was nearly even at 50:50, which is notable for […]

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Crimson Desert is receiving excellent post-launch support. In the weeks after the game launched on PC and consoles, Pearl Abyss not only fixed some of the game's most glaring issues but also added new features quickly, including some highly requested by the community, such as the option for strongholds to be re-occupied by enemy factions and the ability to rematch against defeated bosses. This, according to Pearl Abyss PR Will Powers, was made possible by the developer not being stuck with a rigid roadmap, and not being ego-driven at all, open to all sorts of suggestions. "Everything, patch-wise, content-wise, has […]

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Following the sale of CCP Games from Pearl Abyss for $120 million in cash and non-cash elements, the Icelandic studio known mainly for the MMORPG EVE Online announced that it is rebranding and will be called Fenris Creations henceforth. The split was the result of a joint strategic review between the two parties, who mutually concluded that independent ownership was the better fit, citing "broader differences in operating context, current strategic focus, and long-term priorities". The new ownership group comprises Fenris Creations' senior management and long-term investors, including Omega Ventures co-founder Birgir Már Ragnarsson, who takes over as Board Chairman. CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson confirmed there will be no […]

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