'Crimson Desert' to Hold Special Invited Lecture at 'CEDEC 2026'

Pearl Abyss Corp. (Headquarters: Gwacheon, South Korea) announced that its open-world action-adventure game, 'Crimson Desert,' will be featured in a special invited lecture at 'CEDEC 2026 (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference 2026),' one of Japan's largest conferences for game developers.

The lecture will introduce the challenges faced during the development of Crimson Desert's large-scale open world, the development processes established to overcome them, and practical development insights gained from managing large-scale projects.

Crimson Desert Development Lecture to be Held at CEDEC 2026

CEDEC is one of Japan's largest conferences for game developers, scheduled to be held from July 22 to 24, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama North in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

This year, Crimson Desert has been invited to speak at CEDEC 2026, with Tu Seung-bin, Head of Pearl Abyss's New Game Design Division, and Kim Hyung-gyum taking the stage.

The lecture theme is:

'Crimson Desert: Establishing Processes for Large-Scale Open-World Development.'

Insights from Large-Scale Open-World Development to be Shared

This lecture will present the challenges encountered during the creation of Crimson Desert's large-scale open world and the development processes put in place to address them.

Additionally, practical development insights gained from advancing large-scale projects, such as streamlining content production, iterative development, and building collaborative structures, are planned to be shared.

Crimson Desert Continues to Garner Global Attention

Crimson Desert recorded 2 million units sold on its launch day, 5 million units sold in less than a month, and a cumulative worldwide sales figure of 6 million units within 83 days of its release.

Sales continue to grow, and it is attracting significant attention as a console title originating from South Korea.

Overseas Media Also Focus on Open-World Design

Overseas media have particularly noted the sophistication of Crimson Desert's open-world and exploration design.

Spanish game media outlet 3DJuegos introduced Crimson Desert as a

'highly anticipated game representing 2026,'

and highly praised its densely packed open world, filled with numerous activities, challenges, secrets, and regions worth exploring.

North American game media outlet GameRant described it as a 'game that makes players want to explore freely,' listing Crimson Desert as one of the titles setting a new standard for the open-world genre.

Release Information

Crimson Desert was simultaneously released worldwide on March 20, 2026 (Japan time) for

PC and consoles.

Supported Platforms

PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Apple Mac, Epic Games Store

》 Related Links:

・Crimson Desert Official Website: http://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com

・Crimson Desert Japan Official X: https://twitter.com/CrimsonDesertJP

・Crimson Desert Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CrimsonDesert/

About Pearl Abyss

Pearl Abyss is a game development company known for the MMORPG 'Black Desert' and the open-world action-adventure 'Crimson Desert.' The company currently offers services on various platforms including mobile, PC online, and consoles. Leveraging its proprietary next-generation game engine, Pearl Abyss is committed to delivering high-quality gaming experiences and is currently developing new titles such as 'DokeV' and 'PLAN 8.'

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