Pearl Abyss is developing DLC for Crimson Desert with a release date to be announced in the third quarter, and plans a Switch 2 version targeting the first half of 2027 after establishing a playable baseline.

The company is considering adding multiplayer, but cautions that it’s a technically complex integration requiring evaluation of server architecture, balance, cross‑platform stability, and live service models.

Crimson Desert is framed as the start of a long‑term flagship IP, intended for ongoing growth rather than a standalone title.

Q2 revenue fell 41.4% year over year to 192.6 billion won, with operating profit down 68.1% and net profit down 58.3%.

Reception is mixed: strong sales and popularity but criticisms over story and some AI-generated assets that were removed or adjusted.

Revenue by region: NA/Europe 75%, Asia 16%, Korea 9%; platform split: PC 61%, Consoles 34%, Mobile 5%; consoles contribute about 70% of Crimson Desert revenue.

Crimson Desert accounted for about 70% of quarterly revenue, with 2.11 million copies sold and 136.1 billion won in Q2 revenue; digital 82% of units, physical 18%.

Headcount rose slightly by 1.1% quarter over quarter, driven by interns and hires in service and marketing.

Q2 operating expenses rose to 125 billion won due to launch-related bonuses and higher labor costs, with fluctuating commissions and advertising costs.

Visual compromises for Switch 2 include reduced shadow map resolution and draw distances; heavy physics and environmental effects will be capped to maintain stable frame times.

Guidance notes ongoing, with revised revenue recognition and refunds; exploration of Switch 2 expansion and potential multiplayer; no immediate mobile version; continued use of BlackSpace Engine and AI to boost development efficiency.

Black Desert Mobile and console services will stay stable with updates and improvements in the second half of the year.