Pearl Abyss Sees 7,389% Surge in Q2 Operating Profit Thanks to "Crimson Desert" Success... "DLC Coming This Year"
Pearl Abyss saw a sharp rebound in its second quarter performance, driven by the success of its new title "Crimson Desert," which was launched in March.
On August 11, Pearl Abyss announced in a regulatory filing that its consolidated operating profit for the second quarter of this year reached 67.6 billion won, representing a 7,389% increase compared to the same period last year. During the same period, revenue rose by 248% to 192.6 billion won, while net profit turned positive, reaching 99.5 billion won.
The proportion of overseas sales in the second quarter stood at 91%. Among these, North America and Europe accounted for 75%, fueling the global popularity of Crimson Desert. Breaking down revenue by intellectual property (IP), Black Desert recorded 55 billion won, while Crimson Desert generated 136.1 billion won.
Pearl Abyss plans to implement a range of follow-up strategies to ensure the long-term success of Crimson Desert. The company is currently preparing to release the first downloadable content (DLC) for Crimson Desert within this year, and explained that it is currently in the stage of reviewing the direction and level of completion of the content.
Additionally, Pearl Abyss is developing a Nintendo Switch 2 version, aiming for release in the first half of 2027, with a focus on performance optimization. The company also said it is preparing a key sales strategy involving discounted package sales.
The next title, "DokeV," is under development with a targeted release in the second half of 2028. "PLAN 8" is also set to be developed with a planned launch interval of two to three years after the release of DokeV.
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A Pearl Abyss representative stated, "In the second half of the year, we will continue to introduce new content and improve services, expanding touchpoints with global users."
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