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Crimson Desert sold 2.11M copies; DLC in development with release planned this year

Crimson Desert sold about 2.11 million copies in 2Q26, producing part of Pearl Abyss' operating revenue of ₩406.2 billion (~$284.5 million) across the first half of 2026. Digital sales made up 1.72 million copies (82%) and physical sales 0.39 million (18%), with North America and Europe driving over 75% of profit. Pearl Abyss is developing a DLC for release this year, and will announce pricing, content composition, and launch timing in 3Q26. The revenue total reported includes income from the studio's MMO, Black Desert Online.

• Crimson Desert sold approximately 2.11 million copies in 2Q26; digital sales were 1.72 million (82%) and physical 0.39 million (18%).
• Pearl Abyss reported operating revenue of ₩406.2 billion (~$284.5 million) for the first half of 2026; that figure includes revenue from Black Desert Online.
• North America and Europe supplied more than 75% of the profit for these titles.
• A Crimson Desert DLC is under development with a planned release this year; specific pricing, content composition, and launch timing will be announced in 3Q26.