Pearl Abyss shares have climbed 27.76% amid renewed investor confidence after Crimson Desert sold 3 million copies in under a week. Patches addressing launch issues have boosted Steam user reviews from Mixed to Very Positive, reversing an earlier stock dip.
Launched last Friday as one of 2026's most anticipated titles—with 3 million Steam wishlists and strong previews—Crimson Desert faced mixed initial reception, including a three-star Eurogamer review criticizing its lack of 'character, texture or charm' despite its vast world and high-fidelity visuals. This prompted a nearly 30% drop in Pearl Abyss shares. However, following the 3 million sales milestone announced on March 24 and rapid patches fixing technical woes like Intel Arc compatibility and controls, the outlook has brightened. Steam reviews have surged to Very Positive, driving the stock rebound and signaling growing player satisfaction.
