‘Crimson Desert’ Studio Says Steam Charts Helped It Hit 6 Million Sales
Pearl Abyss confirms 6 million units sold for Crimson Desert as development shifts toward upcoming DLC.
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The brief
Pearl Abyss has reported 6 million units sold for its open-world title Crimson Desert within three months of release. Following this performance, the developer has confirmed plans for a substantive DLC expansion.
Coverage from 80 Level, MMORPG.com, IGN, games.gg, and Inven Global focuses on the studio's sales milestones and the roadmap for the period of June through September. Reports also highlight comments from Minister Choi Hwi-young regarding government support for the development of future titles.
Future developments hinge on the content of the upcoming expansion. Coverage does not yet specify a release date or granular gameplay details for the DLC.
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Quick answers
How many copies of Crimson Desert have been sold?
The game reached 6 million units sold within its first three months.
What is the status of the game's DLC?
Pearl Abyss has confirmed that DLC is in development and will be substantively different from the base game.
Is there government involvement in the studio's future projects?
Minister Choi Hwi-young stated that the government intends to provide a 'growth buff' to assist in the creation of future titles.
Coverage (5)
- Crimson Desert DLC Will Be Substantively Different, Pearl Abyss Teases games.gg · 136d ago
- Crimson Desert Sold 6 Million Units in 3 Months 80 Level · 136d ago
- Crimson Desert Sells 6 Million Copies, Pearl Abyss Shares June-September Roadmap & Confirms DLC Plans MMORPG.com · 136d ago
- 'There's a Good Reason Why We're Calling It a DLC' — Crimson Desert Dev Teases What's Next for the Hit Single-Player Open-World Action Adventure IGN · 136d ago
- Minister Choi Hwi-young: "We Will Provide a Powerful 'Growth Buff' to Help Create the Next 'Crimson Desert'" Inven Global · 136d ago
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