Crimson Desert Is Among the Games Inspiring Korean Developers to Pursue More Console Games, Says Shift Up

South Korea’s game industry is increasingly looking beyond its traditional strength in mobile and online games, and Crimson Desert is being seen as part of that shift. Shift Up technical director Dong-ki Lee believes the success of recent Korean titles has encouraged more developers to take on the challenge of making high-profile console games. Speaking with GamesRadar+ at Gamescom 2026, Lee discussed how Stellar Blade and Lies of P have influenced the local industry. He specifically included Crimson Desert among…