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Crimson Desert Hits 3 Million as Steam Reviews Turn Very Positive, Pearl Abyss Stock Rebounds

Rapid fixes paired with strong sales are reshaping sentiment.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss said the game sold through 3 million copies in under a week.
  • Player reviews on Steam have climbed to Very Positive after starting at Mixed.
  • A postlaunch patch added new keyboard shortcuts and Private Storage at Howling Hill Camp, and the studio says more improvements are coming.
  • The company’s shares, which fell nearly 30% after middling launch reviews, rose about 27.76% following the sales update, according to consultant Dr. Serkan Toto.
  • Critics now split between praising the deep open‑world sandbox, highlighted by Forbes’ Paul Tassi, and warning about awkward controls and confusing quest guidance.