Crimson Desert developer gives every employee ... - PCGamesN
Pearl Abyss, the developer behind Crimson Desert, has given every employee a big bonus to thank them for their work on the project.
www.pcgamesn.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Pearl Abyss employee bonuses.
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Summary: After Crimson Desert reached 5 million copies sold, Pearl Abyss reportedly issued a one-time bonus of 5 million won per employee (about $3,400 at current exchange rates). This batch was estimated to total roughly 3.7 billion won (~$2.5 million) for the company, with a second milestone-based bonus planned for early 2027 tied to 2026 performance. These figures come from Korean media outlets citing internal statements and company disclosures. [sources: MTN reports quoted by industry press; corroborating coverage in multiple outlets][1][3][5][7]
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Context: Pearl Abyss was reported to have about 733 employees at the time of the payout, enabling the total bonus amount to align with the 3.7 billion won figure. The company framed the payout as a celebration of hitting the 5 million sales milestone for Crimson Desert and as recognition of staff contributions across roles.[3][4][1]
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Public reception: Coverage notes the bonuses as a notable example of profit-sharing gestures in the games industry, and some articles mention the Prime Minister’s praise in related reporting. If you’d like, I can pull direct quotes or summarize specific articles in more detail.[5]
Would you like a concise timeline of the milestones and bonuses, or a side-by-side summary of the different outlets’ reported figures? I can also provide direct quotes from the articles if you want exact phrasing.[1][3][5]