Here’s what’s been reported recently about Pearl Abyss employee bonuses.
- After Crimson Desert sold around 5 million copies, Pearl Abyss reportedly paid a 5 million won bonus to every employee (roughly $3,400 at that time). The total payout was estimated around 3.7 billion won (about $2.5 million) for an employee base cited around 700–733 staff. A second bonus tied to 2026 performance was mentioned as planned for early 2027.[3][5]
- Coverage from multiple outlets indicates the bonus was a milestone-driven gesture, with internal statements praising the team’s work and signaling a continued incentive program beyond the one-off milestone.[5][3]
- The broader coverage notes the bonuses occurred in the context of Crimson Desert’s launch and patch updates, and that the company has publicly framed the payout as a signal of its outlook and commitment to its staff.[3][5]
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Pearl Abyss employee bonuses were paid after the studio hit multimillion sales milestones for Crimson Desert, drawing public praise from Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.
www.el-balad.comOut of the red.
sea.ign.comPearl Abyss reportedly handed every employee a $3,400 bonus after Crimson Desert sold 5 million copies, MTN reports.
egw.newsCrimson Desert has sold so well that its developer, Pearl Abyss, has reportedly given every employee a $3,400 bonus.
www.ign.comProjections are high, returns are low.
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www.pearlabyss.comPearl Abyss reportedly gave employees a five million won bonus after strong Crimson Desert sales. The payout stands out amid industry layoffs.
spilled.ggNews and analysis about Pearl Abyss - Games - Video Games - Video Game Publishers - Pearl Abyss - Bleeding Cool News
bleedingcool.comTo celebrate selling over 5 million copies, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly paid out a $3,400 bonus to each of its employees.
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