Pearl Abyss has reported a staggering 7,411.1% increase in operating profit for Q2 2026, largely thanks to the commercial success of Crimson Desert.

Pearl Abyss unveiled its Q2 2026 financial results on the 11th. The company posted 192.6 billion KRW in revenue, 67.6 billion KRW in operating profit, and 70.9 billion KRW in net profit. Revenue surged by 247.7% compared to the same period last year, while operating profit saw a massive 7,411.1% jump. Net profit also swung into the black.

These figures are a direct result of the sustained global success of Crimson Desert. International revenue accounted for 91% of the total in Q2, with North America and Europe contributing 75%. Breaking it down by IP, Black Desert generated 55 billion KRW, while Crimson Desert brought in 136.1 billion KRW.

Since its launch, the developer has been refining Crimson Desert based on player feedback. The strategy involves boosting the IP's value through expanded storylines and fresh content updates. Furthermore, Pearl Abyss is implementing various follow-up strategies to ensure long-term performance.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Black Desert in North America and Europe, Pearl Abyss hosted the '2026 Black Desert Heidel Ball' in the US. The event showcased a new class called 'Agent,' the expansion of the Edania Part 2 region, and graphics technology upgrades. Black Desert Mobile and the console versions are slated to maintain stable service through consistent updates, with plans to expand global outreach via new content and service improvements throughout the second half of the year.