{
  "id": 668991,
  "title": "Crimson Desert has done so well it'll be getting a DLC this year, with more details coming sooner than I expected given Pearl Abyss' breakneck pace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/crimson-desert-has-done-so-well-itll-be-getting-a-dlc-this-year-with",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-12T14:04:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/crimson-desert-has-done-so-well-itll-be-getting-a-dlc-this-year-with-more-details-coming-sooner-than-i-expected-given-pearl-abyss-breakneck-pace/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crimson Desert, a chaotic and widely successful game, is set to receive a downloadable content (DLC) this year, according to recent earnings letter from its developer, Pearl Abyss. The letter reveals that the game sold approximately 2.11 million copies during the second quarter of 2026, with digital sales contributing to 82% of the total revenue. North America and Europe were identified as the main drivers of this success, accounting for over 75% of the profit, despite Korea's population being nearly 20 times smaller than that of North America and Europe combined. Pearl Abyss plans to continue refining the game with strategic pricing and platform expansion, and has announced that the DLC will be released this year, with specific details expected in the third quarter of 2026. The developer is known for its rapid pace of updates, introducing new content such as birdwatching, economy overhauls, and mounts, indicating a commitment to keeping the game fresh and engaging for its players.",
  "summary": "Pearl Abyss' new darling is getting more special treatment.",
  "key_points": [
    "Crimson Desert sold 2.11 million copies in Q2 2026",
    "North America and Europe drove 75% of profit",
    "DLC release planned for 2026 Q3"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}