As the release of Crimson Desert approaches, concerns have appeared online because of the review publication date. The embargo on media reviews will be lifted just one day before the game's release. For some players, this is a worrying sign - late reviews are often perceived as an attempt to hide problems with the project.
History shows, however, that for major releases this is standard practice and does not necessarily indicate low game quality.
A similar approach has already been used for a number of well-known projects. For example, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Red Dead Redemption 2 received reviews just one day before release. And reviews for Elden Ring, one of the highest-rated games of recent years, appeared only two days before launch.
A similar strategy was used for other projects as well — among them Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Expedition 33. This shows that a 24-hour window has become standard marketing practice.
Pearl Abyss's decision to lift the embargo so late is likely connected with a desire to focus the audience's attention directly before launch. This helps avoid early spoilers and maintain the highest possible level of interest.
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