SEOUL, April 1 (AJP) - Pearl Abyss' latest role-playing video game "Crimson Desert" has sold a cumulative 4 million copies worldwide, the game developer said on Wednesday.
Over 2 million copies of the fantasy adventure game were sold immediately upon its release on March 19, surpassing 3 million just a few days later and reaching 4 million in less than two weeks.
The game's success reflects its widespread popularity, achieving an unprecedented milestone for a South Korean game in the global console market.
As a testament to its global appeal, more than half of its reviews on Steam, the world’s largest PC gaming platform, were written in English.
As of 2024, North America and Europe are estimated to account for 74 percent of the global console market, which is valued at approximately US$53.7 billion.
Crimson Desert is a single-player, open-world action-adventure RPG set on the fictional continent of Pywel, following the epic journey of a mercenary leader and his companions.
Over 2 million copies of the fantasy adventure game were sold immediately upon its release on March 19, surpassing 3 million just a few days later and reaching 4 million in less than two weeks.
The game's success reflects its widespread popularity, achieving an unprecedented milestone for a South Korean game in the global console market.
As a testament to its global appeal, more than half of its reviews on Steam, the world’s largest PC gaming platform, were written in English.
As of 2024, North America and Europe are estimated to account for 74 percent of the global console market, which is valued at approximately US$53.7 billion.
Crimson Desert is a single-player, open-world action-adventure RPG set on the fictional continent of Pywel, following the epic journey of a mercenary leader and his companions.
The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and other platforms.
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