In a surprising turn of events, Sony, through its PlayStation division, is reportedly seeking partnerships with Korean game developers and publishers. The primary target of this initiative is Pearl Abyss, the renowned developer behind the popular MMORPG Black Desert. The main goal of this potential partnership is to secure exclusive content for the highly anticipated game, Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert: From MMORPG to Open-World Action Adventure
Crimson Desert, first announced at G-Star 2019, initially promised to be an MMORPG featuring large-scale PvP and PvE battles. The game was set to focus more on narrative compared to its predecessor, Black Desert. However, in late 2020, Pearl Abyss announced a significant shift in the game's direction. The game is now being developed as an open-world action/adventure title with multiplayer support.
Despite the initial target for a late 2021 release, the game's launch was delayed indefinitely in July 2021. The developers cited the need for more time to create a deeper, more engaging game as the reason for the delay. Despite this setback, the development team is optimistic about completing the game this year.
A New Approach to Gameplay
Crimson Desert aims to offer players a unique gaming experience. Players will have the opportunity to explore the world, undertake quests, and acquire new items and skills. The game's combat system is designed to be engaging and different from the typical one-on-one, player-to-monster combat systems found in other titles. Players can coordinate attacks against monsters through different combinations of attacks by teaming up with other mercenaries in their group.
The game's AI is designed to be as human as possible. For instance, a monster might drop its weapon due to a player attack or special skill. When this happens, the monster might charge the player and fight bare-handed, or it might run back, pick up the dropped weapon, and continue to fight.
A Potential Game-Changer
If the rumors are true and Sony secures a partnership with Pearl Abyss, it could be a game-changer for the PlayStation platform. The exclusive content from a highly anticipated game like Crimson Desert could attract a significant number of players. However, it's important to remember that these are still rumors, and we should wait for official announcements from Sony and Pearl Abyss.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the gaming world.
