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Crimson Desert Tops 4 Million Sales After Swift Post-Launch Turnaround

Rapid post-launch fixes drove a rebound in player sentiment.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss said Wednesday that Crimson Desert has sold through 4 million copies in just under two weeks since its March 19 launch.
  • The studio previously reported 2 million sales in the first 24 hours and 3 million within five days, marking a rapid early ramp.
  • A string of patches improved controls, stability, and travel features, replaced AI-generated placeholder art, and helped lift Steam user reviews from Mixed to Very Positive.
  • Pearl Abyss’s CEO said the team is researching a Nintendo Switch 2 version that would require technical tradeoffs, with no port yet announced.
  • An Alinea Analytics estimate reported by GamesRadar+ puts early revenue near $200 million, including roughly $75 million from PlayStation 5 sales.