Pearl Abyss announced on the 11th that its open-world action-adventure title, Crimson Desert, has officially surpassed 6 million units sold globally. The studio took to their official social media channels to break the news, stating, "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the Greymanes who have visited Pywel and experienced this world in their own unique ways."

This milestone is the result of a blistering pace set right out of the gate. Crimson Desert managed to shift 2 million copies in its first 24 hours, followed by a surge to 5 million in under a month. Reaching the 6 million mark in just 83 days marks a significant achievement for a domestic console game.

The momentum hasn't been limited to local shores, either. According to data from US market research firm Circana, Crimson Desert secured the second spot in annual video game sales across the United States for 2026.

Pearl Abyss has been keeping busy with a steady stream of patches and quality-of-life tweaks, even announcing Q3 updates and plans for downloadable content. CEO Huh Jin-young noted, "It’s quite something to see a new IP achieve such meaningful success on the global stage, and we are truly thankful to our players. We’ll keep pushing forward with new challenges to ensure an even better experience for you all."