Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert Enhanced Eyes Best Game in Sony Partner Awards' Players' Choice Category

What happened

Pearl Abyss, the South Korean game company behind Crimson Desert, said on the 2nd that its enhanced version, Crimson Desert Enhanced, was chosen as a nominee for the Players' Choice Award. The award show covers Japan and the rest of Asia. Players vote for the winners.

Key facts

• The game was picked from the top 30 titles with the most total play time on PlayStation.
• The top 5 games with the most votes will win.
• Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. on the 6th on the official PlayStation website.
• The main award event takes place on the 3rd of next month.

Why the game is popular in Asia

Pearl Abyss has shown the game at big game shows, including Tokyo Game Show, to reach players in Japan and other markets. With Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), it also revealed the release date for the game and its first paid add-on, called Uncharted Journey, during the online showcase State of Play. Before launch, the game was number one in pre-orders on the Japanese PlayStation Store. In March, it won the Best New Game of the Month award in a PlayStation user vote.

Why it matters

Being a nominee shows that players in Japan and Asia like the game. It also helps Pearl Abyss grow its name in the console market, which is a major goal for the company outside Korea.

What to watch

• Whether Crimson Desert Enhanced ranks in the top 5 after voting closes on the 6th.
• The results at the award show next month.
• How the add-on Uncharted Journey performs when it launches.