Pearl Abyss Puts Red Desert on Epic Store; Shares Fall After Mixed Reviews.

Pearl Abyss has placed its new open-world action-adventure, Red Desert, on the Epic Games Store ahead of its release. The game is set on the Piewell Continent and follows the Graymane faction’s leader, Cliff.

On the Korea Exchange, Pearl Abyss was trading at 47,000 won at 10:31 a.m. local time, down 28.20% from the previous session, a drop of 18,500 won.

The stock slide comes as early global reviews for Red Desert were less enthusiastic than expected. Metacritic’s PC version score stood at 78 out of 100, with praise for graphics and combat dynamics but notes of weaker control feel and overall depth.

The PC and console title is scheduled for release the next day, as anticipation hinges on whether the game’s production values translate into a compelling single-player experience.

The move to list the game on the Epic Games Store underscores Pearl Abyss’ reliance on major Western digital distribution platforms to reach international audiences beyond Korea.

For U.S. readers, the situation illustrates how investor sentiment can swing on pre-launch previews of high-profile titles from Korean developers, and how a global launch strategy via major platforms shapes the competitive landscape for open-world games.

Overall, Red Desert’s reception in reviews and its performance on launch day will likely influence Pearl Abyss’s near-term momentum in a crowded global market for premium single-player experiences.