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Studio Behind EVE Online Goes Independent, Rebrands as Fenris Creations, Enters Research Partnership with Google DeepMind
The company formerly known as CCP Games has rebranded as Fenris Creations and is now an independent entity following its acquisition from Pearl Abyss for $120 million. Fenris Creations has also entered a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance AI research using EVE Online as a testbed. The transition involves no restructuring or layoffs, with studios in Reykjavík, London, and Shanghai remaining operational.
CCP Games rebrands to Fenris Creations following split from Pearl Abyss
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations following its split from former parent company Pearl Abyss, in a transaction valued at $120 million USD. The studio also announced a research partnership with Google DeepMind to advance artificial intelligence in complex systems, using EVE Online as a testbed. Fenris Creations will continue to operate independently with its existing leadership and development plans for EVE Online and upcoming titles.
Pearl Abyss Selling CCP
Pearl Abyss is reportedly selling its entire stake in CCP, the developer of EVE Online, which it acquired in 2018. The sale was announced by Pearl Abyss on Wednesday.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor Neil Newbon is also in Crimson Desert, which he calls "really impressive" and says players "just have to deal with" choice overload
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Crimson Desert's protagonist Kliff and a contributor to Baldur's Gate 3, described Crimson Desert as "really impressive" and noted the abundance of choices available to players. He believes players will simply have to "deal with" the potential for choice overload due to the vast amount of activities and playstyles offered.
Pearl Abyss sells CCP back to its CEO for less than half what it paid, plus $20 million in crypto
Pearl Abyss has sold EVE Online developer CCP Games back to its CEO, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, for $100 million in cash and $20 million in tokens. This sale comes eight years after Pearl Abyss acquired CCP Games for a significantly higher amount. The decision was made after exploring growth strategies, with Pearl Abyss citing shifts in the global gaming environment and company priorities.
CCP Games Secures $120 Million for Independent Management Buyout
CCP Games has achieved independent management status after CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson led a $120 million buyout from Pearl Abyss, funded by $100 million in cash and $20 million in EVE Frontier tokens. This move follows significant financial losses for CCP Games under Pearl Abyss's ownership, prompting a strategic divestment by the latter to focus on other projects like Crimson Desert.
How to tame the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert
This guide details how to tame the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert, a mechanical bird that requires rare metals like Platinum or Mercury. Players must locate the Hawkstone Ruins, gather specific crafting materials like Gold Bars, Brimstone, and Holy Water to create Platinum, and then interact with a puzzle at the ruins around 5 AM to summon and feed the bird, unlocking it as a pet.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life rises top the top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has claimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The chart features a variety of titles from major publishers like Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC 26 also appearing in the top rankings.
Crimson Desert taught me to be good at stealing – now it's my favorite part of the RPG
The author finds stealing to be a surprisingly enjoyable and lucrative mechanic in the open-world RPG Crimson Desert. Despite initial hesitations, the game's design encourages players to engage in thievery, offering various methods and rewards. This focus on stealing has become a favorite aspect of the game for the author, even overshadowing traditional questing.
Crimson Desert's latest patch will help with your post-game buff build boredom through boss fight do-overs and more
Crimson Desert's latest update introduces new features to enhance the post-game experience for players looking to test their builds. The update includes a Rematch feature allowing players to refight bosses and a Re-blockade system for strongholds, alongside new legendary pets and other quality-of-life improvements.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
Why Crimson Desert Deserved A Re-Review So Soon
This article discusses the rare decision to re-review Crimson Desert just one month after its initial release, highlighting the significant impact of rapid and effective patches. While the original review scored an 8/10, subsequent updates addressed major issues like clunky controls and UI problems, leading to a revised score. Despite improvements, the narrative and gear systems still present areas for development, but the game is now more recommendable due to its enhanced gameplay experience.
Crimson Desert rolls out huge patch to address end-game combat – here's what's new
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, introducing new end-game combat features like Rematch and Re-blockade systems in response to player feedback. The update also adds new legendary pets, creatures, and numerous quality-of-life improvements across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Rematches for 69 Bosses, Re-Blockades for 23 Forts and Mines, and More
Crimson Desert's latest patch, version 1.05.00, introduces major features like Rematch for bosses and Re-blockade for forts and mines. Players can now re-challenge cleared bosses with scaled stats and must re-liberate forts and mines. The update also adds new legendary animals and creatures, and includes various quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.
New Crimson Desert update lets you 'rematch' defeated enemies and adds new legendary creatures
Crimson Desert has received a new update introducing a 'rematch' feature that allows players to refight previously defeated bosses with adjusted difficulty. The patch also adds new legendary pets, a disguise shop, and numerous bug fixes, continuing the game's ongoing post-launch support.
Crimson Desert Update 1.05 Adds Rematch Mode, Re-blockade System, and New Creatures
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.05 for Crimson Desert, introducing new features like Rematch Mode and the Re-blockade system, along with new creatures that can be tamed as pets. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and gameplay improvements across combat, controls, UI, and graphics. Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and has sold over five million units.
Crimson Desert devs know combat "became less frequent" the more players progressed, so a new patch adds re-blockades and rematches for 69 bosses
Pearl Abyss has released a patch for Crimson Desert that addresses player feedback regarding combat frequency in the open world. The update introduces 'Rematch' and 'Re-blockade' content, allowing players to re-engage with bosses and stronghold fights to maintain a sense of challenge as they progress through the game.
A new Crimson Desert update just fixed its empty world problem, and added two legendary pets
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert update 1.05, addressing player frustrations by adding 'rematch' and 're-blockade' features. The update allows players to re-fight defeated bosses with adjustable difficulty and increases the frequency of stronghold enemy respawns. Additionally, two legendary pets, the Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw, have been introduced, along with other minor improvements and bug fixes.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.05 Live on PS5, Adds Boss Fight Replays and More
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.05 for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, introducing features like Rematches for boss fight replays and Re-Blockades for conquering strongholds again. The update also adds new legendary pets, a new creature, and a shop for disguises.
Crimson Desert Gets Major Patch Designed for Players Who'd Made Pywel Too Peaceful Because They'd Killed All the Enemies
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has released a major patch (1.05.00) introducing new features for endgame players. This update is specifically designed for those who have cleared the game's world of enemies and are looking for new challenges.