US EditionCrimson Desert Dev Says It Will 'Work to Make Improvements Quickly,' as Sales Hit 2 Million in Just a Day
Pearl Abyss sold 2 million copies on launch day despite mixed reviews citing clunky controls and performance issues, with nearly 250,000 concurrent Steam players at launch.
- Pearl Abyss released Crimson Desert on March 19 across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, selling two million copies worldwide within a day.
- After seven years of development, Pearl Abyss invested 200 billion won in Crimson Desert, reflecting a major commitment to the project.
- Players reported clunky controls and blurry visuals affecting PS5 and PC users, while Steam attracted nearly 250,000 concurrent players but holds a 'mixed' user review rating.
- Market reaction saw the company's stock plunge, with IGN reporting Pearl Abyss stock fell nearly 30% yesterday and declined a further 9.78% today.
- Responding to criticism, Pearl Abyss promised to listen closely to players and community feedback and to 'work to make improvements quickly'.
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[Digital Daily Reporter Lee Hak-beom] Pearl Abyss announced on the 21st that its new game, *Crimson Desert*, sold 2 million copies on its launch day. According to Pearl Abyss, *Crimson Desert* recorded a peak concurrent user count of approximately 240,000 on Steam on its launch day, and selling 2 million copies on launch day marks a first for a Korean game. Through the official social media channels of *Crimson Desert*, Pearl Abyss stated, "We…
Just now we have reported to you that after more than two years and two and a half million units sold, Lords of the Fallen is finally profitable for CI Games, the news is that Crimson Desert has reached almost the same sales figure within one day. Within the first 24 hours of its release, the title has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Read more
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