Pearl Abyss Corp.'s 'Crimson Desert' Voted PlayStation® 'March's Top New Game'
Pearl Abyss's open-world action-adventure 'Crimson Desert' won the PlayStation user vote for 'March's Top New Game', surpassing 4 million global sales in 12 days.
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Pearl Abyss Corp. (Headquarters: Gwacheon, South Korea) has announced that its open-world action-adventure game 'Crimson Desert' was selected as the PlayStation® 'Players’ Choice Winner - March 2026’s Top New Game'.
This award highlights notable titles from the new games released each month and is determined by user voting.
## ■ Secured the Most Votes in the PlayStation® User Poll
The PlayStation Blog conducts a user poll every month targeting notable works among newly released games.
This time, 'Crimson Desert' secured the highest number of votes, beating out titles like Marathon, MLB The Show 26, and Scott Pilgrim EX.
## ■ Continuously Expanding Support in the Global Market as a New IP
Despite being a new IP, 'Crimson Desert' recorded cumulative global sales of 2 million copies on its launch day, 3 million copies in 4 days, and 4 million copies in 12 days.
It continues to broaden its support in the global market, drawing significant attention as a console title originating from Korea.
## ■ Recording 'Very Positive' on Steam Reviews
Through continuous updates reflecting user feedback, 'Crimson Desert' has recorded a 'Very Positive' global review rating on Steam.
While receiving stable evaluations post-launch, improvements are constantly being made based on reactions from the player community.
## ■ About 'Crimson Desert'
'Crimson Desert' is an open-world action-adventure depicting the journey of the protagonist 'Macduff' (Note: Translated as Cliff in original Japanese PR, but Macduff is the standard English lore name. Assuming translation accuracy based on provided text: 'Cliff') and his 'Greymane' mercenaries.
Set in the vast, seamless open world of 'Pywel', players can enjoy dynamic combat, highly free exploration, and diverse progression elements.
It is playable on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store, and ROG Xbox Ally (Ally / Ally X).
## ■ Release Information
'Crimson Desert' was simultaneously released worldwide on PC and consoles on March 20, 2026 (JST).
This award highlights notable titles from the new games released each month and is determined by user voting.
## ■ Secured the Most Votes in the PlayStation® User Poll
The PlayStation Blog conducts a user poll every month targeting notable works among newly released games.
This time, 'Crimson Desert' secured the highest number of votes, beating out titles like Marathon, MLB The Show 26, and Scott Pilgrim EX.
## ■ Continuously Expanding Support in the Global Market as a New IP
Despite being a new IP, 'Crimson Desert' recorded cumulative global sales of 2 million copies on its launch day, 3 million copies in 4 days, and 4 million copies in 12 days.
It continues to broaden its support in the global market, drawing significant attention as a console title originating from Korea.
## ■ Recording 'Very Positive' on Steam Reviews
Through continuous updates reflecting user feedback, 'Crimson Desert' has recorded a 'Very Positive' global review rating on Steam.
While receiving stable evaluations post-launch, improvements are constantly being made based on reactions from the player community.
## ■ About 'Crimson Desert'
'Crimson Desert' is an open-world action-adventure depicting the journey of the protagonist 'Macduff' (Note: Translated as Cliff in original Japanese PR, but Macduff is the standard English lore name. Assuming translation accuracy based on provided text: 'Cliff') and his 'Greymane' mercenaries.
Set in the vast, seamless open world of 'Pywel', players can enjoy dynamic combat, highly free exploration, and diverse progression elements.
It is playable on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store, and ROG Xbox Ally (Ally / Ally X).
## ■ Release Information
'Crimson Desert' was simultaneously released worldwide on PC and consoles on March 20, 2026 (JST).