Crimson Desert Has Sold So Well Developer Pearl Abyss Has Reportedly Given Every Employee a $3,400 Bonus
Crimson Desert has sold so well that its developer, Pearl Abyss, has reportedly given every employee a $3,400 bonus.
www.ign.comHere’s what’s been reported recently about Pearl Abyss employee bonuses.
- After Crimson Desert sold around 5 million copies, Pearl Abyss reportedly paid a 5 million won bonus to every employee (roughly $3,400 at that time). The total payout was estimated around 3.7 billion won (about $2.5 million) for an employee base cited around 700–733 staff. A second bonus tied to 2026 performance was mentioned as planned for early 2027.[3][5]
- Coverage from multiple outlets indicates the bonus was a milestone-driven gesture, with internal statements praising the team’s work and signaling a continued incentive program beyond the one-off milestone.[5][3]
- The broader coverage notes the bonuses occurred in the context of Crimson Desert’s launch and patch updates, and that the company has publicly framed the payout as a signal of its outlook and commitment to its staff.[3][5]
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