Pearl Abyss is developing DLC for Crimson Desert with a release window to be announced in Q3 and plans a Switch 2 release in the first half of 2027 after establishing a playable baseline.

The company is weighing a possible multiplayer mode for Crimson Desert, though cautions that adding online play is technically complex and would require careful assessment of servers, balance, cross‑play 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.

In Q2, Pearl Abyss’ operating revenue fell sharply year over year, with operating profit and net profit also declining, reflecting the Crimson Desert launch impact.

The reception is mixed: strong sales and popularity contrasted with criticisms over the story and some AI‑generated assets that were removed or adjusted.

Geographically, North America and Europe accounted for about three‑quarters of revenue, Asia 16%, and Korea 9%, with PC making up 61% of revenue and consoles 34% (mobile 5%). Console revenue drove a large share of Crimson Desert sales.

Black Desert revenue remains steady at 55 billion won, while Crimson Desert has become the primary revenue driver through ongoing content and updates.

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

Q2 operating expenses rose due to Crimson Desert launch bonuses, with labor costs surging year over year and variable commissions and advertising costs.

Crimson Desert accounted for about 70% of quarterly revenue, with 2.11 million copies sold in the quarter and digital sales comprising the majority of units.

Visual compromises for the Switch 2 version include reduced effects and draw distances, with upscaling to 1080p; the team prioritizes stable frame rates and optimized asset budgets.

The team is prioritizing high‑end PC and PS5 builds but is beginning to adapt the BlackSpace Engine for Switch 2 to achieve full optimization rather than a rushed port.