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Palworld 1.0 Bug Turns Sekhmet Into a Giant Pal 200 Times Her Normal Size
Palworld players have discovered that one of the game’s most entertaining glitches has returned with the launch of version 1.0. This time, a player encountered a Sekhmet that allegedly became at least 200 times larger than its normal size, creating an enormous Pal that towered over the surrounding environment. Reddit user RanidSpace shared screenshots of the unusual encounter. The player explained that picking up Sekhmet caused the Pal to become bald and massively oversized until it was thrown down again.…
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…
Crimson Desert Developer Pearl Abyss to Showcase Open-World Creation at Gamescom Dev 2026
Gamescom Dev 2026, where the developer will host an invited presentation focused on the game’s ambitious world-building technology. The session is scheduled for August 24 at Koelnmesse in Germany. The presentation, titled “Crimson Desert: How We Filled the Vast Continent of Pywel & Scaling Open World Creation with an In-House Engine,” will explore the development process behind the game’s massive environment and technical systems. Pearl Abyss Details Crimson Desert’s World-Building Technology The Gamescom Dev presentation will feature Pearl Abyss developers,…
Crimson Desert Update 1.17.00 Finally Fixes the Quick Slot Bug That Replaced Players’ Food
Crimson Desert has received another post-launch update, and Patch 1.17.00 finally addresses one of the game’s more frustrating inventory problems. Released by Pearl Abyss on August 7, the update does not introduce a major new feature or expansion, instead concentrating on bug fixes, stability and smaller gameplay improvements. The most notable change concerns the quick slot system. Previously, consuming the entire stack of food assigned to a quick slot could cause another item to be automatically placed in that position.…
Pearl Abyss Reveals Winners of Global Crimson Desert Video Contest, Invites Creators to Studio Headquarters
Pearl Abyss has announced the winners of its global “Beyond the Abyss: Community Challenge” for Crimson Desert, recognizing 10 creators whose gameplay videos highlighted the upcoming open-world action RPG in creative ways. The contest, which began in June, encouraged players worldwide to capture and share their own adventures across the world of Pywel. According to Pearl Abyss, the winning entries were selected after evaluating gameplay, storytelling, and video editing quality. The final winners include creators from France, Spain, the United…
Crimson Desert Update 1.16 Overhauls Trading System With 133 New Trading Posts and Major Gameplay Fixes
Crimson Desert has received one of its biggest post-launch updates yet, with Patch 1.16 introducing a complete overhaul of the game’s trading mechanics alongside extensive gameplay improvements and bug fixes. Released on August 1, the update is followed by two hotfixes—Patch 1.16.03 on August 4 and Patch 1.16.04 on August 5—that resolve equipment-related issues discovered after the main patch went live. The highlight of the update is a significantly expanded trading system designed to make commerce more rewarding and dynamic.…