The Prime Minister publicly congratulates Pearl Abyss as Crimson Desert surpasses 5 million copies sold within 26 days of release, marking the fastest-selling Korean console game in history and signaling a new multi-platform chapter for Korea’s gaming industry.

He pledges government responsibility and active support to help the domestic gaming industry expand across consoles and other platforms, reinforcing K-games as a core pillar of K-content.

The Prime Minister notes Crimson Desert as a milestone in expanding Korea’s gaming footprint across platforms, not just on consoles but in broader global markets.

He points to the game’s living world, active community engagement, and Korean elements like Taekwondo and Korean cuisine as key factors driving its global appeal and contribution to K-content.

Kim underscores the game’s status on the world stage, praising its photorealistic graphics achieved with Pearl Abyss’s in-house technology rather than external engines.

The piece places Crimson Desert within Korea’s rising influence in global game development and its role in boosting national pride in K-content.

Crimson Desert is highlighted among a trend of Korean studios moving from mobile/PC to console, with peers like Stellar Blade and Lies of P cited as examples of this multi-platform shift.

The Prime Minister emphasizes in-house development with Pearl Abyss technology and the integration of Korean cultural elements, calling Crimson Desert a new chapter for K-content and praising its technical quality.

He stresses the game’s high technical quality, fully in-house production, and photorealistic graphics, along with its incorporation of taekwondo and national cuisine.

A major game update recently released for Crimson Desert adds difficulty settings, storage improvements, and new pets, with IGN guides and resources supporting players.

Officials reaffirm ongoing government backing and active support to ensure Crimson Desert’s continued success and Korea’s standing on the global gaming stage.

The Prime Minister frames Crimson Desert’s success as strategically significant for South Korea’s economy and cultural industries, reinforcing government commitment to the industry.