Crimson Desert Reviews Trigger Major Selloff at Pearl Abyss
TL;DR
Pearl Abyss’s stock plunged about 29.8% in a day, from ₩65,600 to ₩46,000, after Crimson Desert’s first reviews landed. Metacritic sits at 78 (generally favorable), suggesting investors expected a stronger reception despite the hype. The game remains a top seller on Steam and is performing well in early US PlayStation sales, while Sony confirmed Crimson Desert will support the new PS5 Pro PSSR (FSR4) this month.
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