Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert drove 70% of Q2 sales as revenue rises 247.7%

Pearl Abyss has reported a sharp increase in sales and operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, with Crimson Desert emerging as the primary driver of its financial performance. The open-world action game, which launched globally in March, generated 136.1 billion Korean won during the quarter, representing roughly 70% of the company’s total sales.

According to Pearl Abyss’ August 11 financial announcement, the company recorded 192.6 billion Korean won in consolidated sales, and 67.6 billion Korean won in operating profit for Q2 2026. Compared with the same period last year, sales increased by 247.7%, while operating profit jumped by 7,411.1%.

Crimson Desert had already surpassed 6 million copies sold within 26 days of launch, helping Pearl Abyss significantly outperform its year-ago results. Existing flagship title Black Desert contributed another 55 billion Korean won in sales during the quarter.

Overseas markets accounted for 91% of Pearl Abyss’ total Q2 sales, with North America and Europe making up 75% of that international revenue. The company also confirmed that it is evaluating additional Crimson Desert DLC, with a potential release planned within 2026.

Pearl Abyss is also optimizing Crimson Desert for Nintendo Switch 2, targeting a release during the first half of 2027. Its next major project, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, is currently targeting the second half of 2028.