Pearl Abyss has significantly improved its second-quarter performance, driven by the global success of its new title, 'Crimson Desert.'
The company announced on August 11 that it recorded consolidated revenue of 192.6 billion won and an operating profit of 67.6 billion won for the second quarter of this year. Revenue increased by 247.7% compared to the same period last year, while operating profit surged by 7388.9%. The net profit also turned positive.
Overseas sales accounted for 91% of total revenue, with North America and Europe contributing 75% of that figure, highlighting the company's strong performance in the global market. Revenue from individual intellectual properties (IPs) included 55 billion won from 'Black Desert' and 136.1 billion won from 'Crimson Desert.'
'Crimson Desert' continues to expand its gameplay experience through updates based on user feedback since its launch. Pearl Abyss plans to enhance the value of the 'Crimson Desert' IP through storyline improvements and new content updates.
The company is also pursuing follow-up strategies for long-term success. Downloadable content (DLC) is currently in the stage of assessing content direction and quality, with plans for a release by the end of the year.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 'Crimson Desert' is focused on performance optimization, aiming for a launch in the first half of next year.
As part of its package sales strategy, Pearl Abyss is considering discounts. The company is preparing various measures to expand sales, including discount policies.
Meanwhile, Pearl Abyss plans to continue introducing new content and improving services in the second half of the year to enhance engagement with global users.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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