Pearl Abyss Returns to Profit in Q3... "Impact of Large-Scale Black Desert Update"

Operating Profit of 10.6 Billion Won in Q3
Revenue Reaches 106.8 Billion Won, Up 34.4% Year-on-Year
"New Title 'Crimson Desert' to Launch in March Next Year"

Pearl Abyss has returned to profitability, driven by the large-scale update of its flagship title, Black Desert.

On November 12, Pearl Abyss announced in a regulatory filing that its consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of this year reached 10.6 billion won, turning profitable compared to the same period last year.

Pearl Abyss Black Desert. Provided by Pearl Abyss

During the same period, revenue increased by 34.4% to 106.8 billion won, and net profit reached 29 billion won, also marking a return to profitability.

Pearl Abyss explained that the turnaround in both operating profit and net profit was due to increased game revenue from the large-scale Black Desert update, as well as foreign exchange gains.

In the third quarter, Black Desert recorded revenue growth by introducing a new class, "Wukong," and a new region, "Demon Realm: Edania." EVE Online continued to deliver stable results with additional updates to its expansion pack, "Legion."

The new title, Crimson Desert, announced its release date as March 20, 2026, at Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play event and began global pre-registration. Crimson Desert also participated in major global game shows such as Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show.

Jo Miyoung, Chief Financial Officer of Pearl Abyss, said, "In the fourth quarter of 2025, while continuing the steady live service of Black Desert and EVE, we will make every effort until the very end to ensure the successful launch of Crimson Desert."

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