The Prime Minister of South Korea recognized the achievements of Crimson Desert, opening a new chapter for Korean games

Crimson Desert — a triumph of the Korean gaming industry

South Korean developer and publisher Pearl Abyss achieved staggering success with the open‑world fantasy action game *Crimson Desert*. The game's results attracted the attention of the country's highest leadership.

Sales Period 4.5 days after release 2 million copies 2 weeks 3 million 1 month 5 million
Prime Minister Kim Min‑Sok (Kim Min‑seok) noted that *Crimson Desert* set a new record for the Korean gaming industry. According to him, the game became a “turning point” that lifted South Korea onto the global stage and demonstrated the potential for expansion into console platforms.

> “From start to finish, the living world created with Pearl Abyss’s own technology, realistic graphics, and active communication attracted players worldwide. By incorporating Korean elements—taekwondo, local cuisine—*Crimson Desert* opened a new chapter for Korean games,” said Kim.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the government's readiness to support the industry: “We will create conditions under which Korean games can flourish.”

Platforms and release
*Crimson Desert* launched on March 20:

- PC – Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store

- Mac – App Store

- Consoles – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

The day before launch the game received its largest patch—version 1.04.00 (details can be viewed via the link).