Pearl Abyss said on the 30th that the new title "Crimson Desert" set a record high on Steam with 270,000 concurrent users.
A week after launch, user reviews rose from the previous "Mostly Positive" to "Very Positive." It is currently No. 2 on Steam's most popular games chart and ranks No. 1 among paid games.
Pearl Abyss carried out an update on the 29th reflecting user feedback. This patch improved the gameplay environment through better controls, shorter loading times, a revamped UI, and the addition of new content.
"Crimson Desert" is an open-world action-adventure game that follows the journey of the protagonist, Cliff, and companions. Players explore the seamless open-world continent of "Pywel," gather companions, and embark on an adventure to reclaim their homeland.
On release day, the game sold 2 million copies globally and reached 3 million in four days, continuing its performance. It is available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, and the Epic Games, Inc. Store.