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As smash success Crimson Desert boosts Pearl Abyss revenue by a whopping 419%, company confirms it's thinking about DLC
Pearl Abyss reported a 419% increase in operating revenue for Q1 2026, largely driven by the successful launch of Crimson Desert. The company is considering downloadable content for the game and is also developing DokeV and Plan 8, aiming for a new game release every two to three years.
Crimson Desert har dragit in över 1,6 miljarder kronor
Crimson Desert has generated over 1.6 billion Swedish kronor (266.5 billion won) in revenue, with approximately half coming from PC and the other half from consoles. Developer Pearl Abyss also recently released an update that allows players to ride various animals in the game after gaining their trust.
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Pearl Abyss reported a more than fivefold increase in its Q1 earnings, reaching $220.6 million, largely driven by Crimson Desert. Separately, Nintendo's share value declined following the company president's admission that price increases could create barriers for consumers.
Crimson Desert's Massive Success Is Down to the US, Europe, and Strong Console Sales
Crimson Desert has achieved over 5 million sales since its March launch, with 94% of revenue coming from overseas markets, primarily the US and Europe. Sales are split evenly between PC and console platforms, defying expectations that PC would dominate due to the game's technical demands.
Hot off the heels of Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss wants to "accelerate development" on open-world Pokemon-like MMO DokeV as it aims to release a new game "every two to three years"
Pearl Abyss is accelerating development on its open-world MMOs DokeV and Plan 8, aiming for a new game release every two to three years. The developer, known for Crimson Desert, acknowledges announcing games too early in the past and is focusing on a more efficient release cycle for its upcoming titles.
How to get a Tiger Mount in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to obtain a rare Tiger mount in Crimson Desert. The Tiger spawns only as a minion of the Legendary White Tiger at a specific lake location, and if the White Tiger is defeated, regular Tigers will not respawn. The guide details the taming process, which involves stunning the Tiger, riding it, feeding it meat to increase its Trust to 100, and then 'taking it in' as a permanent mount.
How to get a Raptor Mount in Crimson Desert
The Crimson Desert 1.06 update allows players to permanently obtain the Red-Feathered Raptor mount. Raptors are found in the Crimson Mountains Fortress and are used by the Twilight Messengers faction. Players must re-enable enemy respawns to encounter them and then tame them by dismounting the rider, catching the raptor, feeding it meat until trust is 100, and then taming it.
Crimson Desert increases Pearl Abyss Q1 earnings more than fivefold to $220.6m
Pearl Abyss reported a significant surge in Q1 operating revenue, reaching $220.6 million, primarily driven by the March launch of Crimson Desert. The game generated $179.1 million in sales, with the majority coming from North America and Europe. The company forecasts continued strong performance for Crimson Desert and plans for future platform expansion and DLC.
Black Desert Mobile Announces Boss Blitz Update and 2026 Martial God Championship
Pearl Abyss has released the Boss Blitz update for Black Desert Mobile, introducing a new combat mode focused on fast-paced boss encounters. The update coincides with the ongoing 2026 Martial God Championship, featuring PvP tournaments and a winner prediction event. Additional updates include new achievements, treasure material exchanges, and various system and UI improvements.
How to get the Kuku Bird mount in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to obtain the Leaping Kuku Bird mount in Crimson Desert. Players must clear the Bloodsteel Camp, retrieve the Kuku Bird's Egg and Research Journal from a secret tower, find a nest, and then hatch the egg. This special mount offers high jumps and gliding capabilities, surpassing the mobility of a standard horse.
How to get the Sigil of Valor in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to acquire and equip the Sigil of Valor in Crimson Desert, an item that allows pet dogs to assist players in combat. The Sigil can be purchased from Lacey, the Pororin Secret Vendor in Florindale, after completing the Unreachable Village questline. The article also briefly mentions Sigils of Bonding for cats and notes the author's gaming background.
Crimson Desert Dev Pearl Abyss Confirms Plans to 'Broaden the Game to the Next Level' — Including DLC
Pearl Abyss, the developer and publisher of Crimson Desert, has confirmed plans to release downloadable content (DLC) for the game. This announcement was made alongside the company's latest financial results, which also detailed the game's financial performance.
Crimson Desert DLC teased as Pearl Abyss looks to "broaden the game to the next level" following record quarterly revenue of around $180 million
Pearl Abyss reported record quarterly revenue of approximately $180 million, largely driven by the successful launch of Crimson Desert. The developer is exploring DLC for the game to further expand its market presence and enhance user satisfaction, aiming for eight to ten million sales in 2026.
Crimson Desert Has Already Made $180 Million, And Its Developers Are Just Getting Started
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has generated $180 million in revenue since its March launch, selling 5 million units across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in its first 26 days. The company plans to enhance user satisfaction through continuous updates and is exploring DLC options to expand the game's market presence. Pearl Abyss also provided updates on its other projects, DokeV and Plan 8, aiming for a new game release every two to three years.
Crimson Desert Studio Wants to Release a New Game Every 2 to 3 Years, Focusing on DokeV
Developer Pearl Abyss has shifted its development priority to DokeV, with the core team behind Crimson Desert now focused on its upcoming titles. The studio aims for a new game release every two to three years, prioritizing DokeV's development. Crimson Desert will continue to receive post-launch updates and potential platform expansions.
Crimson Desert’s Success Results in Pearl Abyss’s Highest Quarterly Revenue Ever
Pearl Abyss reported its first quarter 2026 earnings, with Crimson Desert significantly contributing to its highest quarterly revenue ever, a 420% year-over-year increase. The game, along with the ongoing MMORPG Black Desert, drove substantial revenue, with consoles and PC each accounting for 50% of Crimson Desert's sales. The company anticipates stable performance for Crimson Desert post-launch and will focus on user experience and events for Black Desert.
Crimson Desert Studio is Exploring DLC, Among Other Ways, to “Broaden the Game to The Next Level”
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert is exploring the possibility of releasing downloadable content (DLC) to further expand the game. The company reported that Crimson Desert has generated $180 million in revenue as of March 31st, selling over five million copies in less than a month across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The developer is also focusing on continuous updates to enhance user satisfaction and market presence.
Crimson Desert Update Lets You Tame Special Mounts
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.06 for Crimson Desert, introducing the ability to tame and register a variety of special animals as mounts, including bears, wolves, and raptors. The update also adds a new extraction feature for refining equipment and includes various other gameplay enhancements such as unarmed combat skills and cosmetic changes.
Black Desert picks Heidel Ball attendee names, begins mobile Martial God Tournament
Pearl Abyss is selecting attendees for the Black Desert Heidel Ball event in Southern California, with PC and console fans being notified via email. Meanwhile, Black Desert Mobile has launched its in-game Martial God Tournament, featuring 1v1 and 2v2 competitions and offering various rewards. The mobile version also received an update on its test server, allowing players to try transcendent versions of several classes.
How to tame Mounts in Crimson Desert like Tigers, Bears, Raptors and Wolves
This guide explains how to tame special mounts like Tigers, Bears, Wolves, and Raptors in Crimson Desert following the 1.06 update. Players must attack the creature until it collapses, then ride it and feed it specific food items until its trust reaches 100 to permanently add it to their inventory. Legendary animals, with the exception of legendary horses, cannot be tamed.
