Crimson Desert Reaches Over 3 Million Copies Sold in Less Than a Week

Less than a week after its release on March 19, 2026, Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert had sold over 3 million copies worldwide on Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Despite some critical reviews—and a Metacritic average score of 78, considered low given the game's high expectations and extensive development—sales have been robust. The RPG sold 2 million copies in its first 24 hours and another million in the following days. To celebrate this milestone, the company posted a special message and artwork on X, thanking players for their support and feedback since launch and promising ongoing updates to improve the game. These updates appear to be paying off: player sentiment has improved markedly, with Steam reviews rising from "Mixed" to "Mostly Positive" as Pearl Abyss addresses player concerns. A recent patch, for example, resolved issues with keyboard and mouse controls, improved responsiveness, and implemented quality-of-life enhancements like a storage box, reduced difficulty in certain areas, and more fast travel points. However, despite the game's commercial success and the positive reception of recent updates, Pearl Abyss' stock dropped by 2.51% today. The reasons for this decline remain unclear.

Player Feedback Shaping Crimson Desert's Journey Further - Acknowledgement from Pearl Abyss

Pearl Abyss acknowledged the players' vital role in shaping the game, stating, "To all who entered Pywel and shared this journey with us, thank you... Your feedback continues to help shape the experience, and we will keep working to make the journey even more enjoyable for our players."

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