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Crimson Desert’s lower review scores were because critics didn’t get a ‘fair chance to explore’, exec says
Video Games Chronicle • • technology
Key Points:
- Pearl Abyss's European CEO Lybee Park explained that Crimson Desert's lower-than-expected Metacritic score of 77 was due to critics not receiving the optimal or final version of the game for review.
- Critics had limited time and mainly followed the main quest line, which prevented them from experiencing the game's unique open-world elements and hidden details that contribute to its charm.
- Since its March release, Pearl Abyss has been actively updating Crimson Desert with patches that include new difficulty levels, storage changes, and graphical improvements.
- The studio is developing a version of Crimson Desert for the upcoming Switch 2, aiming to preserve the game's signature graphics, action, and open-world experience rather than creating a simple port.
- Pearl Abyss plans to release the Switch 2 version in the first half of next year, highlighting its commitment to platform expansion while maintaining game quality.
