Crimson Desert Launches With 239,000 Concurrent Players And A “Mixed” Rating

Following its release, Crimson Desert peaked at 239,000 concurrent players. At the time of writing the game has over 155,000 players in-game, according to SteamDB. While a respectable number, this is surprising given that it was a highly anticipated title. Additionally, the game holds a “Mixed” rating on Steam, with 67 percent of players recommending it. Crimson Desert launched on March 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

As spotted by Insider Gaming, despite being a highly anticipated title, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert stock has plunged following the recent Metacritic rating of 78. Due to this, the company’s share value has fallen by almost 29 percent, likely because shareholders were expecting a significantly higher review score. Pearl Abyss was previously trading at ₩65,500 (~$43.66), but since the rating, it has dropped significantly and is now trading at ₩46,600 (~$30.66) on the South Korean stock market.

The game’s details:

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the stunning yet perilous continent of Pywel. After a devastating ambush by their sworn enemy the Black Bears leaves the Greymanes dead or scattered across the land, players follow Kliff who embarks on a journey to rebuild the Greymanes and reclaim what has been lost. As he traverses across the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

Crimson Desert will launch with Collector’s, Deluxe and Standard editions. The Collector’s Edition will feature an impressive 17” exclusive diorama of Kliff and Golden Star, a premium Greymane Brooch Pin and deluxe woven fabric map of Pywel – designed to elevate any treasured collection.

Pre-orders will be going live for all physical and digital editions in the coming days, available at most major retailers — all pre-orders come with the Khaled Shield as a pre-order bonus. Additionally, fans who pre-order any PlayStation®5 edition will also receive the Grotevant Plate Set DLC as a PS5 exclusive bonus included in pack.

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