Pearl Abyss Targets 2026 Crimson Desert DLC Release as Q2 Revenue Misses Guidance
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Updated · InvenGlobal · Aug 11
Pearl Abyss Targets 2026 Crimson Desert DLC Release as Q2 Revenue Misses Guidance
3 articles · Updated · InvenGlobal · Aug 11
Summary
Pearl Abyss said the first Crimson Desert DLC is aimed for release by year-end 2026, with details on content, pricing and timing due in Q3.
Q2 revenue reached KRW 192.6 billion and operating profit KRW 67.6 billion, but the company cut full-year guidance after results missed expectations.
The miss stemmed largely from revenue-recognition timing: only part of Crimson Desert sales was booked, with 20% of settlement amounts deferred for refund guarantees and more revenue set to be recognized in H2.
Crimson Desert sold about 2.11 million units in Q2 and generated KRW 136.1 billion, while Pearl Abyss is also planning discounts and a Switch 2 version targeted for the first half of 2027.
Beyond Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss expects Black Desert to improve in the second half through major updates, while DokeV remains on track for a second-half 2028 release.