Crimson Desert sells another 1m, as Pearl Abyss pledges more fixes to address launch day struggles
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- Crimson Desert, a single-player RPG spin-off from the Korean MMO Black Desert, has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, adding 1 million copies since last Friday.
- The game reached 2 million sales within 24 hours of its launch, indicating strong initial demand despite some launch challenges.
- Pearl Abyss acknowledged various technical issues, including launch failures on the Xbox App for PC and poor performance on base PS5 models, and committed to ongoing improvements based on player feedback.
- A significant patch was released to address bugs, improve quality of life, and introduce new keyboard shortcuts, aiming to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Despite some criticism, especially regarding controls and refund requests, the game has received positive attention for features like its in-game cats.
