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Since its release on March 20, 2026, Pearl Abyss has consistently provided updates for the open-world RPG Crimson Desert. Despite positive reception from players, some critics have expressed disappointment, resulting in lower review scores for the title.
Lybee Park, CEO of Pearl Abyss Europe, suggests that the negative critical reception stems from the game's massive scale. According to Park, reviewers often lack sufficient time to fully experience the depth of the open world, leading them to focus primarily on the main story rather than the game's intricate environmental details.
Furthermore, Park noted that some critics failed to play the version of the game that included the essential day-one update. This oversight, combined with a traditional review approach that prioritizes linear narrative over exploration, contributed to the perceived dissatisfaction among professional reviewers.
Despite the mixed critical feedback, the game has seen commercial success. Pearl Abyss reported that Crimson Desert achieved 7 million copies sold at the time of its release.
