The Korean video game developer Pearl Abyss reported a shocking 30,200 percent surge in operating profit from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of this year, thanks to its latest release, Crimson Desert.

The company recorded 328.5 billion won ($220.5 million) in consolidated revenue and 212.1 billion won in operating profit during the first quarter, up 419.8 percent and 2,584.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Its operating profit skyrocketed 30,200 percent from the previous quarter, right before the release of Crimson Desert.

Its net profit also jumped 2,107.8 percent on year to stand at 170 billion won.

Crimson Desert is an open-world adventure game that was released on both consoles and PCs on March 19.…