- Crimson Desert could get a multiplayer mode after launch if the game is a commercial success, says Pearl Abyss.
- The studio also has DLC plans if the player demand is there post-release.
- The title originally started as an MMO, but then shifted to a single-player adventure in 2020.
Crimson Desert has caught the attention of players around the globe thanks to its massive open world. The Pearl Abyss title is expected to have a map double the size of games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Skyrim, with countless activities for players to get lost in.
Despite its enormous scale, however, Crimson Desert doesn’t have a co-op system that will let players enjoy the title with their friends. But, if the action-adventure title turns out to be a success, Pearl Abyss will correct this deficiency.
Why It Matters: A co-op system for a massive open-world game like Crimson Desert is a no-brainer, as players would love to explore the layered map with friends.
According to the Pearl Abyss Q4 earnings report, the studio will add a multiplayer mode to Crimson Desert if the game ends up selling well. In addition, the developer also has plans to release downloadable content for the title in case the player demand is there post-launch.
Considering how Crimson Desert started as an MMO before changing creative direction in 2020, this feels like a natural evolution for the game. The developer has been focused on perfecting the single-player aspect of the title, putting the multiplayer elements on the back burner for now.
In the earnings call, the studio also disclosed that Crimson Desert took so long to complete because the BlackSpace engine was also in development alongside the title. However, with the technology now ready, the studio’s next game will have an accelerated production time.
Regardless of the development cycle, Pearl Abyss is serving a treat for gamers in the form of Crimson Desert, with the title containing so much content that even the developer hasn’t figured out how long it will take to beat.
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