A New Update About ‘Crimson Desert’ DLC In The Wake Of Its Big Patches

InnovationGamingA New Update About ‘Crimson Desert’ DLC In The Wake Of Its Big PatchesByPaul Tassi,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 10:32am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Crimson DesertPearl AbyssPearl Abyss just released another Crimson Desert patch that allows you to ride lions and tigers, among other things, the latest in a string of additions to the game in the last two months that have wildly changed it since my pre-release review period. But at a certain point, you need to push for even more: true DLC.Now, Pearl Abyss has spoken about that prospect during its earnings report, where it revealed the game had brought in $178.8 million. If that seems somewhat low, that’s only because that was the first few weeks of launch, and it has sold a few million more copies since. Full-year revenue is projected to be anywhere from $430-$514 million. An interesting note is that the Korean game sold 80% of its copies in North America and Europe, making it a big western hit.Here’s what Pearl Abyss said about its future Crimson Desert plans:“New Pipelines and Growth Strategy 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,” Pearl Abyss said. “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.”Crimson DesertPearl AbyssI am genuinely wondering just what else Crimson Desert can keep adding to the game before they need to go all the way and just move on the DLC, though we do seem closer to that than ever. Previously, Pearl Abyss said that their focus would be on fixing and updating the game befor...