Crimson Desert DLC teased as Pearl Abyss looks to "broaden the game to the next level" following record quarterly revenue of around $180 million

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Crimson Desert arguably stands as one of the biggest new games of 2026, and new quarterly financial reports from developer Pearl Abyss help solidify that – it's so big, in fact, that the developers are potentially cooking up some DLC for it.

In a new earnings letter covering its quarterly financial performance, Pearl Abyss reveals that Crimson Desert has actually earned the company a record quarterly revenue, raking in around $180 million on its own.

Compared to Black Desert Online's own revenue this quarter of just around $40 million or so, that's quite a figure – and Pearl Abyss knows it. Throughout the letter, the studio comments on its open-world game's "successful launch."

After all, Crimson Desert only graced us with its presence at the tail end of March, but its simultaneous release on consoles and PC – and global presence, seeing as overseas sales have accounted for about 94% of the total quarterly revenue –certainly helped bolster it as a 2026 giant.

Considering all of this success, it comes as no surprise that Pearl Abyss also has DLC on its mind, as per the new earnings letter. The dev reveals, "Crimson Desert will continue to focus on enhancing user satisfaction and driving new sales through continuous updates, while expanding its market presence through platform expansion. In addition, we are currently exploring various ways to broaden the game to the next level, including DLC. We will share the details once the concrete plans are set."

That's pretty big news – especially when taking into account the current size of Crimson Desert. Heck, folks were averaging 20 hours a week in the open-world gem. I'd imagine plenty of players have racked up hundreds since March, and with DLC evidently underway, we could be looking at playtimes that rival RPG behemoths like Baldur's Gate 3, Skyrim, and The Witcher 3.

Plus, it's likely that Crimson Desert will continue to see even more success – Pearl Abyss notes a target of roughly eight to 10 million sales in 2026.

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Here's hoping that the positive vibes keep on comin' and Pearl Abyss has some DLC news ready to share soon – it certainly seems like some kind of expansion(s) is set in stone for Crimson Desert, judging by the studio's words.

Anna KoselkeStaff Writer

After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.

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