Crimson Desert has sold more than 5 million copies in its first month, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. For a moment, it was uncertain how the game would fare, thanks to a long, delay-filled release and some minor controversies arising right before launch. Now the big question surrounding Crimson Desert is not whether it'll be a hit, but how long it can keep up its remarkable hot streak.
Things didn't always look so good for Pearl Abyss's massive medieval action-adventure. Initial reviews were mixed, but Crimson Desert pulled off an unusually quick recovery, managing to increase its player count and Steam rating in less than two weeks as devs rushed to fix some of the most common complaints. While many games have rebuilt their reputation after floundering at launch, that typically takes months, if not years, but Crimson Desert did it in days, and the results are sure to please Pearl Abyss and its investors.
As Crimson Desert continues to break milestones on top of retaining its playerbase, Pearl Abyss' stock shoots back up by a considerable margin.
On the morning of April 15, Pearl Abyss shared that Crimson Desert had passed 5 million copies...
