Pearl Abyss held a corporate briefing for shareholders on the 7th, sharing future plans regarding Crimson Desert. Most notably, the company's comments on a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version and the inclusion of multiplayer modes have piqued interest.

When asked about a Nintendo Switch 2 version, Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young stated, "We want to showcase Crimson Desert on as many platforms as possible, so a Nintendo Switch 2 version is currently under review." According to Heo, the game is already in a state where it can run on the hardware. However, he added, "We still need further optimization and technical verification to ensure the game’s unique action and vast open-world quality remain intact, making it difficult to pin down a specific release date just yet."

Given that Crimson Desert was initially conceived as an online game, the addition of multiplayer is a hot topic. Heo acknowledged the long-term potential but remained cautious. "Introducing multiplayer is not just a simple feature addition; it requires a massive overhaul of server infrastructure, balance adjustments, and cross-platform stability," he explained. The company is currently exploring various research avenues, with multiplayer being considered as one way to extend the lifespan of the IP.

Elsewhere, the company drew a line under plans to sell or outsource its proprietary Black Space Engine. The leadership believes that the technical support and maintenance required for such a move would only distract from internal development capabilities. For now, Pearl Abyss intends to focus on using the engine to craft high-quality new titles. Looking ahead, Heo shared a long-term vision to "evolve the engine into a creative ecosystem tool that allows users to build their own content, transforming us into a platform enterprise."