Pearl Abyss is currently developing the Crimson Desert DLC with the goal of releasing it within the year.

The news was shared on the 11th during the Pearl Abyss Q2 2026 earnings call. According to the report, Pearl Abyss is preparing DLC, pricing strategies, and platform expansions to achieve long-term success. Regarding the DLC, the team is currently in the stage of reviewing content direction and quality, aiming for a release within the year. Specific details on pricing, content, and the launch date will be officially announced during the third quarter.

The company also revealed the development status of the Nintendo Switch 2 version. It has progressed to a state where basic gameplay is possible, and technical reviews are underway to ensure performance optimization and quality standards are met. The expected release window is the first half of next year.

Finally, updates on the upcoming titles DokeV and Plan 8 were provided. DokeV is being developed with a target release in the second half of 2028. The company is increasing its workforce to accelerate development, and full-scale marketing, including the release of a demo, is expected to begin around the second half of 2027. For Plan 8, the policy is to focus on DokeV while maintaining a two-to-three-year release interval between major titles.