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Pearl Abyss has shared exciting updates about Crimson Desert during their Q1 2024 earnings call, indicating that the game is nearing the final stages of development. The developer confirmed that a playable demo will be available at Gamescom 2024, underscoring their commitment to bringing this ambitious project to fruition.
Financial Highlights and Game Development Updates
The earnings call revealed significant financial growth, with Pearl Abyss reporting a 36% increase in net profit year-over-year. Despite a modest 1.2% increase in quarter-over-quarter operating revenue, the company remains optimistic about its current and future projects. Black Desert Online continues to perform well with a revenue increase of 11.1% from the previous quarter, although it experienced a slight decline of 1% year over year.
Advancements in Crimson Desert
Initially introduced as a prequel to Black Desert, Crimson Desert has evolved into a standalone single-player RPG featuring a rich narrative and expansive world. The game, powered by Pearl Abyss's proprietary BlackSpace Engine, promises a blend of action-packed sequences and deep storytelling. The anticipation for Crimson Desert has been mounting, especially after the positive reception of its gameplay at Gamescom 2023.
As detailed in the earnings call, the development team is focusing on the final optimization and polish stages. Pearl Abyss is also set to increase marketing efforts, aiming to boost presales and pre-registrations. Notably, the game will be showcased at Gamescom 2024, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany from August 21st to August 25th. We already saw them reveal the game as well as its new release trailer at last years Gamescom. On top of that Pearl Abyss will also be at G-Star 2024 to showcase Crimson Desert.
Other Projects and Future Plans
With Crimson Desert nearing completion, Pearl Abyss is ramping up development on DokeV, another long-anticipated game. This creature-collecting adventure is expected to accelerate in development as resources begin to shift post-Crimson Desert.
Additionally, Pearl Abyss is exploring new markets, particularly the licensing of Black Desert Online in China. The company is actively preparing to launch the game in this new market as soon as the licensing process is complete, promising a rapid rollout of content to align with the global version.
Conclusion
The first quarter of 2024 has been pivotal for Pearl Abyss, setting a positive trajectory for its upcoming titles. For more insights into Crimson Desert and what players can expect, visit our detailed Summer 2024 Preview and our comprehensive Crimson Desert FAQ with everything you need to know about last years Gamescom reveal.