Pearl Abyss Forecasts a 33% Q4 Revenue Rebound to $113 Million as Crimson Desert’s First Paid DLC Arrives October 30

Pearl Abyss could see its revenue rebound by 33% in the fourth quarter of 2026 as the developer prepares to release Crimson Desert’s first paid downloadable content (DLC) on October 30. According to financial projections from Meritz Securities, the South Korean studio could generate 159.4 billion won, or approximately $113 million, in fourth-quarter revenue as it looks to sustain interest in its open-world action-adventure game. The forecast follows a slowdown in Crimson Desert sales after its successful March launch. Although…