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Crimson Desert has 'opened a new chapter in K-content', according to the South Korea Prime Minister — and the game's Steam player count highlights that, beating the likes of Marvel Rivals, and keeping players interested even more than Elden Ring did
Crimson Desert has achieved significant success, with its Steam player count surpassing several live-service games and maintaining strong player retention a month after launch, even exceeding Elden Ring's performance. South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-Seok praised Pearl Abyss, stating the game has opened a new chapter for K-content by showcasing their proprietary technology and incorporating Korean cultural elements.
Crimson Desert 5 Million Sales Milestone Gains Prime Minister's Praise
Crimson Desert has achieved over 5 million sales in its first month, earning praise from South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok for elevating the Korean game industry globally. Pearl Abyss also celebrated the milestone by awarding employees a 5 million won bonus. The game's success, partly attributed to its incorporation of Korean cultural elements, is seen as a significant step for "K-content" and demonstrates the potential of domestic studios on the global stage.
South Korean prime minister praises Crimson Desert and Pearl Abyss, believes it has opened "new chapter in K-content"
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok praised Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert, calling it a "new chapter in K-content" and a "crucial turning point" for the national games industry. He highlighted the game's use of in-house technology and cultural elements like taekwondo, noting its success across multiple platforms. The article also mentions other successful South Korean titles like Lies of P and Stellar Blade.
South Korean prime minister celebrates Crimson Desert: 'K-games can shine as a pillar of K-content'
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok celebrated Crimson Desert's success, highlighting its historic achievement of 5 million sales in 26 days, the fastest for a Korean console game. He stated that "K-games can shine as a pillar of K-content," elevating the Korean game industry's global status.
Even Korea’s prime minister is praising Crimson Desert: ‘It has opened a new chapter in K-content’
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has praised Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert for selling over five million copies in less than a month, calling it a new chapter for K-content. He announced increased government support for the video game industry, aiming to elevate its global status. The game's success is highlighted as a significant achievement for Korean cultural exports.