[Market Focus] Pearl Abyss Hits 52-Week High on Hopes for New Title "Crimson Desert"

Pearl Abyss hit a 52-week high on expectations for the release of its new title, "Crimson Desert."

As of 2:04 p.m. on January 26, Pearl Abyss was trading at 50,800 won on the Korea Exchange, up 15.59% from the previous session. During the session, the price rose as high as 52,800 won.

Previously, on January 22, Pearl Abyss announced through its official media channels that "Crimson Desert" had entered the gold master (production complete) stage. The new 52-week high is seen as a reflection of expectations for the upcoming launch.

According to FnGuide consensus on this day, Pearl Abyss's sales for 2026 are forecast to reach 669.9 billion won, with operating profit projected at 187.9 billion won, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year.

NH Investment & Securities Research Center also highlighted "Crimson Desert" as one of the most anticipated new releases in the first half of the year, alongside upcoming games from NCSoft, Netmarble, and Krafton, in a report published on January 14.

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