Crimson Desert Multiplayer Not Ruled Out by Pearl Abyss, Still Undecided on Mod Support
While Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has shared some of the planned changes and new features for the RPG due this year, a few questions remain unanswered.
We already know DLC is being developed for the game, but are there plans to add multiplayer? What about mod support?
These are things the developers answered recently, and their responses should give fans a glimmer of hope.
Pearl Abyss Believes There Is Room for Crimson Desert Multiplayer in the Development Process
In a shareholder meeting for Pearl Abyss, company CEO Heo Jin-youngm and COO Lee Dong-won answered questions about the RPG.
One of the questions asked was whether there was a possibility of a multiplayer mode being added to the game.
Here’s what studio CEO answered about the topic:
CEO Heo Jin-young = I am aware of the high interest in multiplayer, given that Crimson Desert was initially planned as an online game. It is true that the action and open-world structure of Crimson Desert have long-term expansion potential. However, multiplayer is not just a matter of adding a mode. It is a major task that requires reviewing server structures, balance, platform-specific stability, and operating systems.
We are currently conducting various studies on both technical feasibility and gameplay. While it is not the stage to discuss a confirmed release plan, we are continuously reviewing ways to allow users to enjoy the Crimson Desert IP for longer, and I believe there is room for a multiplayer mode in that process.
Not only that, but the studio was also asked about the possibility of mod support coming to the RPG.
Crimson Desert Mod Support Have Not Been Decided Internally
In the case of mods, both studio CEO and COO answered the topic.
COO Lee Dong-won = We are reviewing it broadly. We are watching the situation of the mod community and reviewing it in various ways, such as whether it would be better to distribute official mods that can be used without having to search for them, and giving users the option to turn mods on and off within the game.
CEO Heo Jin-young = We have had an interest in mods since before the launch, and although we haven’t decided internally, we recognize that there are many opportunities in the mod community. As I mentioned the vision for 10 years later, I think open-world-based sandbox games can grow into a foundation where communities and creators can be active.
Pearl Abyss has its own engine and production tools, so it also has global competitiveness. We are also seeing the mobile expansion potential of the BlackSpace Engine through internal development. The dream we had when we started engine development is gradually being completed, and we are at a stage where we are thinking about whether we can expand our development capabilities toward expanding the market.
It seems like both multiplayer and mods are being considered, though that might take a while since the devs are busy with the DLC and the development of the Switch 2 version.
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