Crimson Desert Sales Hit 2 Million Copies Amidst Player Feedback
Pearl Abyss’ open-world action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, has sold over 2 million copies worldwide just one day after its launch on March 19th, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Despite the strong sales figures, the game has received a mixed response from both critics and players.
Pearl Abyss Addresses Player Feedback
In a statement released today, Pearl Abyss acknowledged the feedback received from players and committed to addressing concerns promptly. “We are incredibly humbled to share that Crimson Desert has sold through 2 million copies worldwide,” the statement reads. “Thank you so much to our fans, community, and everyone who has joined us in Pywel. We will listen closely to the wide range of feedback shared by the community and work to make improvements quickly, doing our utmost to make the journey ahead even more enjoyable for our players.”
Initial Reception and Criticisms
Crimson Desert launched with nearly 250,000 concurrent players on Steam according to IGN, but currently holds a “mixed” user review rating. Common criticisms from players center around the game’s controls, which some describe as clunky and overly complicated. Performance issues, including blurry visuals on both the PlayStation 5 and PC versions, have also been reported.
Impact on Pearl Abyss Stock
Pearl Abyss has experienced a decline in its stock price following the game’s release. Yesterday, the company’s stock price plunged nearly 30% in response to initial review scores. Today, the stock fell a further 9.78% as reported by Pearl Abyss. The company reportedly invested seven years and 200 billion won (approximately $133 million) in developing Crimson Desert.
Game Availability
Crimson Desert is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store, and ROG Xbox Ally. The game features full voice acting in English, Korean, and Chinese, with subtitles available in 14 languages.
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