Crimson Desert, the single-player open-world action-adventure game from developer Pearl Abyss, has achieved remarkable success, selling 5 million copies in under a month—the fastest any Korean console game has reached that milestone. Now, it has earned praise from South Korea's Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who highlighted the game's use of proprietary technology and Korean cultural elements like taekwondo and cuisine. In a tweet, Kim stated that Crimson Desert has opened a 'new chapter in K-content' and serves as a 'crucial turning point' for the domestic game industry's expansion onto consoles. The game's rapid sales surpass those of other successful Korean console titles like Shift Up's Stellar Blade and Neowiz's Lies of P. Kim also pledged government support to help K-games thrive as a pillar of K-content. This follows Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim receiving a Presidential Commendation in December, suggesting Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young might receive similar recognition. Crimson Desert recently received its biggest patch, adding difficulty settings, storage improvements, and new pets. For new players, guides are available for first steps, hidden mechanics, best early weapons, essential skills, and 34 tips for success in Pywel.
