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Toxic Backstage of Crimson Desert: Ex-Employee Exposes Studio's Arrogance and Attacks on God of War

Discovering behind-the-scenes turmoil in Crimson Desert's development, from leaked information that reveals a toxic work environment and last-minute plot changes, raises questions about management and culture within the team, impacting the game's perception among fans.

Carlos Mendoza · 1 min read

Troubled Development and Toxic Culture at Crimson Desert Leaked by Ex-Employee

The initial popularity of Crimson Desert is waning following a recent leak detailing its troubled development. According to an anonymous post on the South Korean forum Blind, a former Pearl Abyss team member—now working at Nexon—revealed behind-the-scenes issues, including a last-minute plot change and a toxic work environment. The source also detailed infighting and criticism aimed at other studios, including the creators of God of War.

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