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Pearl Abyss Crimson Desert Achieves 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide - GameHaunt
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 4 million copies worldwide in just 12 days since its launch around March 20, 2026. The open-world action-adventure game achieved 2 million sales on day one and 3 million within four days, marking a significant achievement for Korean-developed console titles. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and other platforms.
Black Desert PC begins testing PvE buffs and preparing an esports event for next Heidel Ball
Black Desert on PC is testing PvE buffs for certain class skill combos and skills with long cast times on its Global Lab server. The live game has seen recent adjustments to classes and combat mechanics. Additionally, an NA vs. EU esports tournament is scheduled to culminate at the game's Heidel Ball event.
Crimson Desert: Air Travel, Fast Travel, and Exploration Tricks
Crimson Desert offers engaging open-world exploration with varied quests and secrets, featuring fantastic combat that contrasts with typical Ubisoft titles. While the story is considered a letdown by some, the overall gameplay experience is highly praised for its originality and personality, with many players finding it incredibly fun and visually appealing, especially on PlayStation 4 Pro.
Crimson Desert sells another 1m, as Pearl Abyss pledges more fixes to address launch day struggles
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 3 million copies worldwide since its launch, with another million sold since Friday. The studio's PR and marketing director, Will Powers, thanked the community and pledged ongoing fixes for launch issues, including performance problems and control issues, with a recent patch addressing bugs and adding quality-of-life improvements.
Crimson Desert players demand bear domestication
Players of Crimson Desert are expressing disappointment that many exotic mounts, such as bears and dragons, are only temporarily available and cannot be permanently domesticated. Despite initial marketing showcasing these creatures as potential mounts, players have discovered limitations upon the game's launch, leading to widespread requests for Pearl Abyss to reconsider its mount system.
Today's hefty Crimson Desert patch includes "beginning of improvements" to keyboard and mouse controls, plus much more
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, addressing numerous issues reported since its launch, including improvements to keyboard and mouse controls, graphics, and UI scaling. The update also introduces new content like storage facilities and enhances existing features such as fast travel and minigames. The developer acknowledged player feedback and apologized for the use of AI-generated artwork and translations, promising further fixes and improvements.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favor
EverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
Is Crimson Desert on Game Pass?
Crimson Desert is not currently available on Game Pass at launch, despite being released on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5. While there are no confirmed plans for its inclusion, its predecessor Black Desert was added to the service approximately 18 months after its Xbox release, suggesting a potential arrival for Crimson Desert around 2027.
Crimson Desert Has Sold 2 Million Copies, Pearl Abyss Commits to Quick Improvements
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over two million copies worldwide since its launch. The company is committed to quickly addressing player feedback regarding issues like the control scheme, UI, and inventory management, with some improvements already implemented in a recent patch. Crimson Desert is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
A New Fantasy Journey Begins In Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert, developed and published by Pearl Abyss, has launched today for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The open-world action-adventure game features deep storytelling, combat freedom, and a vast, dangerous world. It is a premium release and not available on Game Pass.
Once and former MMO Crimson Desert officially launches as a singleplayer RPG blockbuster today
Pearl Abyss has officially launched Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure game, on March 19. Originally announced as an MMO, the game has transitioned to a single-player experience and is available for $70 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a seamless open world, fluid combat, and flexible character progression, with over 3 million wishlists recorded.
Pearl Abyss shares tumble after Crimson Desert fails to meet expectations
Pearl Abyss' stock price fell by nearly 30 percent following the release of reviews for their single-player RPG, Crimson Desert. While the game received praise for its combat and scope, criticisms focused on its story, controls, and interface, resulting in Metacritic and OpenCritic scores below market expectations.
Black Desert Mobile overhauls visuals, interfaces, and season content parameters in today’s update
Pearl Abyss has released a Remaster update for Black Desert Mobile, overhauling visuals with enhanced environmental effects and support for up to 120 FPS. The update also reorganizes the UI, removes time limitations from season content, and introduces quality-of-life improvements for PvE and PvP players, including a revamped Martial God Tournament and a Class Ban feature.
Black Desert Mobile Unveils Remaster Update Featuring Graphics, UI, and Season System Overhaul
Pearl Abyss has released a major Remaster Update for Black Desert Mobile, enhancing graphics, the user interface, and seasonal progression systems. The update includes graphical improvements, support for up to 120 FPS, a redesigned UI for better usability, and a time-limit-free Season Remaster for flexible player progression. In-game and community events are also being held to celebrate the update.
All Crimson Desert launch Twitch Drops rewards and how to get them
This guide details the Twitch Drops rewards available during the launch of Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss. Players can earn free in-game items over two weeks by watching enabled streams on Twitch and linking their accounts. The guide also references how the system worked for Black Desert as a precursor.
What is Crimson Desert and why is it getting so much buzz?
Crimson Desert, an open-world action RPG from Pearl Abyss, is generating significant buzz ahead of its March 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game, set in the same universe as Black Desert Online, features a protagonist named Kliff and combines elements of Devil May Cry combat with exploration akin to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and a world reminiscent of The Witcher 3. The game's ambition, its proprietary BlackSpace engine, and impressive trailers have contributed to the hype.
Crimson Desert Drops Denuvo Bombshell One Week Before Launch
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that Denuvo DRM will be included in Crimson Desert just one week before its launch, a decision that has sparked controversy within the gaming community. The inclusion of the anti-tamper technology raises concerns about potential performance impacts and the timing of the announcement, which deviates from typical publisher strategies.
Crimson Desert’s Last-Minute Denuvo Ambush Sparks PC Gaming Revolt
Pearl Abyss has added Denuvo DRM to Crimson Desert just one week before its PC launch, sparking significant backlash from the gaming community. Players are concerned about potential performance impacts and the lack of transparency regarding the anti-piracy software's inclusion. This decision has overshadowed the game's anticipated release, raising questions about the developer's relationship with its player base.
Pearl Abyss Reveals Launch Trailer for Crimson Desert Prior to Global Release on March 20 - GameHaunt
Pearl Abyss has revealed the launch trailer for Crimson Desert, an open-world action RPG set to release globally on March 20, 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ROG Xbox Ally, featuring fast-paced combat, dragon riding, and a vast world. Pre-load begins on March 17, 2026.
Crimson Desert Launch Times And Pre-Load Dates Revealed
Pearl Abyss has revealed the global launch and pre-load times for their action-adventure game Crimson Desert, set to release on March 19. Digital pre-orders will allow players to pre-load the game starting 48 hours before launch. The article also details PC requirements and mentions the inclusion of Denuvo DRM software.
