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Crimson Desert Update Adds 133 Trading Posts and Revamps the Game’s Economy
Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert Update 1.16.00, delivering one of the game’s largest economy-focused expansions to date. Available now on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store, the patch introduces 133 new trading posts, expands the trading system with dynamic pricing, and adds dozens of quality-of-life improvements aimed at making commerce a more rewarding part of the open-world RPG. Trading system receives its biggest overhaul yet The centerpiece of the update is a complete rework of the game’s…
Pocketpair Head of Publishing Says Palworld 1.0 Succeeded by Bringing Back Inactive Players
Pocketpair head of publishing and communications John Buckley has shared how the studio approached the launch of Palworld 1.0, revealing that one of its biggest priorities was convincing former players to return. Speaking during CGDC at ChinaJoy 2026, Buckley explained that the team focused less on attracting entirely new audiences and more on demonstrating how much the game had evolved since its Early Access debut. Pocketpair built its 1.0 launch around returning players Following Palworld’s record-breaking Early Access release, Pocketpair…
Pocketpair Head of Publishing Says Player Feedback, Not Media Criticism, Shaped Palworld 1.0
Pocketpair head of publishing and communications John Buckley says the studio’s decision to prioritize community feedback over media narratives was one of the biggest reasons behind Palworld 1.0’s successful launch. Speaking during a session at CGDC during ChinaJoy 2026, Buckley reflected on the game’s journey from its record-breaking Early Access debut to its full release, emphasizing that player input ultimately shaped the game’s direction. Pocketpair shifted its focus from headlines to players After Palworld launched in Early Access, the game…
Palworld TCG’s Rarest Cards Are Already Selling for Thousands as Scalpers Flood the Market, Led by a Nearly $4,000 Cattiva Gold Soul Sale
The Palworld Official Card Game has enjoyed a blockbuster launch, but its early success has also brought an issue familiar to trading card collectors. Within days of the release of its debut expansion, Dawn of Palpagos, some of the game’s rarest cards have appeared on resale platforms for prices reaching $4,000, making it increasingly difficult for players and collectors to obtain them at retail. According to the official Palworld Official Card Game website, the game surpassed 3.5 million booster packs…
Pearl Abyss Brings Crimson Desert to ChinaJoy 2026 With Playable Demo at TCL Booth
Pearl Abyss has teamed up with TCL to showcase Crimson Desert at ChinaJoy 2026, giving attendees a chance to play the open-world action RPG during the annual gaming exhibition in Shanghai. The playable demo is available at the TCL booth in Hall N4 from July 31 through August 3, featuring 10 demo stations equipped with premium gaming monitors. According to Pearl Abyss, the ChinaJoy demo offers players around 10 minutes of gameplay focused on the game’s combat system and base…
“Bonkers” – Pocketpair’s Head of Publishing Says Palworld Is Still Hitting 500,000 Concurrent Steam Players Midweek Despite “Dead Game” Claims
Despite recurring claims that Palworld has become a “dead game,” Pocketpair’s head of publishing and communications, John “Bucky” Buckley, says the survival hit is still drawing around 500,000 concurrent players on Steam during the middle of the week, weeks after its full 1.0 release. His comments came in response to social media users focusing on the game’s lower player count compared to its record-breaking early access launch. Pocketpair responds to “dead game” criticism Buckley acknowledged that Palworld no longer matches…