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Crimson Desert Surpasses 5 Million Copies Sold Worldwide
A Major Milestone for Pearl Abyss’ Flagship Open-World Action Adventure
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 15th of April 2026 — Pearl Abyss today announced that its open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, has surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the company and further solidifying its position as a global leader in game development.
Crimson Desert has been widely praised by both critics and players for its stunning visuals powered by Pearl Abyss’ proprietary BlackSpace Engine, its richly detailed open world, and its dynamic, immersive combat system.
And thanks to strong player engagement, with a peak of 276,261 concurrent players on Steam since release, Pearl Abyss has unveiled a preview of upcoming updates that address player feedback and include further improvements. These include expanded gameplay, gameplay refinements and system enhancements scheduled from April through June, aimed at enhancing the overall player experience.
For more information, please visit the official website and follow Crimson Desert on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Crimson Desert is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store and Apple Mac.
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About Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, aiming for a global release on console and PC platforms. A devastating ambush in the deep of night by their sworn enemies the Black Bears leaves members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across the continent. The Greymane Kliff is determined to reunite with his surviving comrades and rebuild what was lost. On a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound, and mysterious factions are uncovered, Kliff comes to realize that an unprecedented threat and a destiny greater than he imagined await him.
About Pearl Abyss
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, which is available on PC, mobile, and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.
