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South Korean video game developer and publisher
Pearl Abyss Corp.
Traded asKRX: 263750
IndustryVideo games
FoundedSeptember 10, 2010
FounderKim Daeil
Youn Jaemin
HeadquartersGwacheon, South Korea
Number of employees1,331 (August 2024)
SubsidiariesCCP Games
Websitewww.pearlabyss.com/en-US

Pearl Abyss Corp. (Korean: 주식회사 펄어비스) is a South Korean video game developer and publisher, known for creating the cross-platform MMORPG Black Desert Online and the upcoming open world action adventure Crimson Desert.

History

The company was founded in September 2010 by Kim Daeil and Youn Jaemin, previously a developer with Hangame and NHN Gaming, and began development of Black Desert Online shortly after. After the success of the game, Pearl Abyss decided to take over publishing rights and publish the game themselves rather than partnering with a 3rd party publisher. The success of Black Desert Online led to the development of another game, Crimson Desert, which is set to be a single player action adventure game. On September 6, 2018, Pearl announced that they had agreed to acquire CCP Games, developer of Eve Online for approximately US$425 million. CCP's development studios in Reykjavík, London, and Shanghai would continue under CCP Games, while the publishing and marketing functions of CCP would be integrated with Pearl Abyss.

In October 2020 Pearl Abyss established Vic Game Studio Co., Ltd. as a game development company to target the global market with high-quality graphics and with the goal of developing a trendy mobile RPG. On December 20, 2021, Vic Game Studio announced Black Clover Mobile which makes it Pearl Abyss's first licensed game.

Games

Year Games System Genre
2014 Black Desert Online Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S MMORPG
2018 Black Desert Mobile Android, iOS MMORPG
2022 Black Clover M: Rise of the Wizard King Android, iOS Tactical RPG
TBA Crimson Desert Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S Action RPG
DokeV Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S Action-adventure
Plan 8 Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Third-person shooter, MMORPG
Cancelled Shadow Arena Microsoft Windows Battle royale, MOBA

References

  1. Kerr, Chris (6 September 2018). "Pearl Abyss acquires EVE Online creator CCP Games for $425 million". Gamasutra. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  2. Fuller, Garrett (4 July 2013). "Daeil Kim On What Sets Their Game Apart". mmorpg.com. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  3. "Black Desert Online Interview". steparu.com. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  4. "从战斗到战争!访《黑色沙漠》开发商CEO". 17173.com. 10 March 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2013. (in Chinese)
  5. Kim, Myeonggeun (22 January 2013). "스타개발자 김대일 대표 신작 '검은사막' 베일 벗다". The Dong-A Ilbo. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  6. "Pearl Abyss Takes over Publishing of Black Desert Online". 14 December 2020.
  7. "Pearl Abyss Unveils Crimson Desert Trailer Commentary Featuring Executive Producer and Founder Daeil Kim". 18 December 2020.
  8. Kerr, Chris (6 September 2018). "Pearl Abyss acquires EVE Online creator CCP Games for $425 million". Gamasutra. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  9. DokeV (25 August 2021). "Just to clarify about #DokeV: MMO ❌ Open World Action Adventure ✔️" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021 – via Twitter.

External links

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