naiwa 2026-03-26

Strong commercial performance and quick patch support helped Pearl Abyss reverse the negative sentiment caused by Crimson Desert's early reviews.



After a sharp decline on March 19, Pearl Abyss shares began to recover strongly thanks to the commercial momentum of Crimson Desert. The company's stock had initially fallen by 27.4% after the first reviews appeared, as investor expectations regarding the game's critical reception were not met.


However, the studio responded quickly to criticism and released three patches after launch, with the latest update arriving on March 24. This active post-release support, combined with solid sales, helped improve the overall perception of the game.


According to analyst Serkan Toto, Pearl Abyss managed to regain investor confidence. Once Crimson Desert reached the milestone of three million copies sold, the studio's shares rose by 27.8% within a day.


Earlier, the game also topped S