Pearl Abyss’s action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, has officially crossed the threshold of 2 million copies sold.

Crimson Desert shared the news on its official social media channels at 11 PM on the 20th, stating, "We are thrilled to announce that over 2 million copies have been sold globally." They extended their gratitude to the fans and the Pywel community, adding, "We are listening closely to your feedback and doing our absolute best to refine the experience for the journey ahead."

Launched on the 20th, Crimson Desert is one of the most anticipated titles of 2026. Set on the vast continent of Pywel, this open-world action-adventure follows the gritty tale of Kliff, the leader of the Greymane Mercenaries. While some players have raised concerns regarding the controls and general quality-of-life features, the sheer scale of the open world and the density of its content have earned genuine praise.

The interest was palpable, with the game hitting a peak of 240,000 concurrent players on Steam right out of the gate. Sentiment among English-speaking users is currently trending upwards, sitting at 'Mostly Positive' (73% positive). Should the developers address the common gripes regarding handling and responsiveness in future patches, we might see that score climb even higher.