Pearl Abyss, behind the studio Black Desert Online and an upcoming single-player title Crimson DesertIt has responded to the backlash surrounding the sudden addition of Denuvo to another title. Crimson Desert Set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 19, that's just a few days away. But with its launch on the horizon, Pearl Abyss has fans widely worried after revealing that the PC version of the game will ship with Denuvo.
It's shaping up to be a big year for video games once again Marvel's Wolverine, Grand Theft Auto 6, SarosAnd many more all scheduled to launch in the coming months. Following the release of Resident Evil requests Last month, Pearl Abyss is now looking to make its mark on the year Crimson DesertWithout a doubt, one of the most ambitious titles in recent memory. From jetpacks to tree launching, the studio's upcoming action-adventure game doesn't just have a massive open world that's bigger than you might think. Red Dead Redemption 2of and twice the size SkyrimWhich, but has almost every gameplay feature you could ask for. However, this has raised a real concern among gamers: desire Crimson DesertDoes its sheer ambition affect performance?
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Pearl Abyss answers Crimson Desert's Denuvo controversy
Concerns about potential performance issues have been swirling for months, but speculation intensified this week when Pearl Abyss quietly added Denuvo DRM. Crimson DesertSteam version of There are many reasons why Denuvo is controversial, but one of the main concerns is the performance issues it can sometimes introduce if developers don't implement it correctly. To alleviate these fears, Pearl Abyss has released a new statement to Forbes writer Paul Tassi, explaining how all benchmark videos and performance specs were created with the exact implementation of Denuvo that will be in the launch build. “It's important that the reviewers' and benchmarkers' experience with the game is ultimately representative of the end consumer's experience,” the studio told Tassie.
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This statement seemed to alleviate some concerns, with some responding that it was “good to know”, but others rightly questioned why Pearl Abyss didn't reveal Denuvo's use sooner if all the previous footage was already in use. For the uninitiated, Denuvo is a third-party anti-tamper software that makes it much harder to tamper with game files, protecting it from piracy. Unfortunately, this has often caused controversy for performance issues, especially on older hardware, as players often report low FPS, increased CPU usage, and more. This isn't always the case, as it often depends on how the developer optimizes things when integrating the software, but many gamers are often disappointed when a title includes Denuvo.
While this may be one of the most anticipated releases of the year, it hasn't been the first time Crimson Desert A response has been received. With the title launching in less than a week, fans have been waiting months for the studio to release details Crimson Desertof console performance, especially for the PS5 and PS5 Pro. Thankfully, Pearl Abyss finally revealed information earlier this week, revealing three different display options for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X. Crimson Desert Only two options will be available: Performance and Quality, neither including ray tracing.
Fans were also eager to see Crimson Desert In action on PS5, the majority of the footage released by the developer was recorded on PC. The studio provided Digital Foundry, who are known for technical breakdowns and intensive testing, with a review copy, specifically on the PS5 Pro, and the findings were impressive. The outlet praised Pearl Abyss' proprietary Blackspace engine and called the performance “nothing short of remarkable”, ultimately putting concerns surrounding the game's performance on the console to rest.
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March 19, 2026
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Mature 17+ / Blood, drug references, intense violence, strong language
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The Pearl Abyss
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The Pearl Abyss
