Expectations were huge and concerned not only players, but also investors. The high budget, long development cycle, and significant hype created hope for the highest ratings.
The effect seriously affected the market: on the Korean stock exchange, Pearl Abyss shares fell by 29.88%. This shows how important the first reviews and public reaction are today, especially for high-profile and expensive projects.
At the same time, critics note the strengths of Crimson Desert: the scale of the world, the combat system, and the graphics. The problem is more that a wide audience expects almost perfect hits that set new standards, which is difficult to achieve even with a high level of the game.