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Crimson Desert Hits 3 Million as Steam Rating Turns Very Positive, Lifting Pearl Abyss Shares

Rapid post-launch fixes helped shift player sentiment.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss said the open-world RPG sold 3 million copies in under a week as Steam reviews moved from Mixed to Very Positive.
  • The company’s stock rose about 27.76% after the sales update, clawing back part of last week’s near-30% drop that followed middling launch reviews.
  • A sizable update this week targeted launch complaints with specific changes, including new keyboard shortcuts and Private Storage at Howling Hill Camp.
  • The studio pledged ongoing improvements based on feedback, which addresses player pain points such as stiff controls and confusing quest flow noted by reviewers.
  • Eurogamer highlighted the investor rebound, while PC Gamer focused on players warming to the game’s dense, eccentric design even as usability gripes persist.