Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated title, has generated mixed opinions since its release, despite having reached the figure of 3 million copies sold in just a few days.

While many players have enjoyed the game, others have expressed concerns about various aspects, including controls and the presence of artificial intelligence. However, the biggest criticism has focused on its narrative.

In response to these criticisms, the CEO of Pearl Abyss, Jin Young, has openly acknowledged the deficiencies in the game's story during a Q&A session with investors, directly addressing the concerns of the players.

The CEO of Pearl Abyss expressed his empathy with the users' disappointment regarding the game's story. In addition, he admitted that the team “could have done a better job” in this aspect.

Young explained that the studio prioritized gameplay during development. “The production team tried to make up for the shortcomings in the remaining time, but ultimately, we focused on strengthening the gameplay, which is what we do best”.

This situation could be related to deeper problems in development, according to reports, the story of Crimson Desert was decided at the last minute, added to internal conflicts and a culture of “yes men” during development.

It is relevant to highlight that even the gameplay has received criticism since the launch, and the studio has already promised to work on improvements. Some players also find these problems surprising, since Crimson Desert started as an MMORPG, similar to Black Desert Online.

This could explain some of the design decisions that still persist in the game. Nevertheless, opinions could change over time, as reviews have improved as players spend more time on the game.

Pearl Abyss is also exploring the possibility of releasing a version of Crimson Desert for the Switch 2, although they warn that they may have to sacrifice some aspects to make it work properly.