Korean developer and publisher Pearl Abyss have made a name for itself over the past decade with various versions of the MMOBlack Desert Online, but not much else. That’s about to change though, as Pearl Abyss revealed that it has several multiplayer games in development, just asRiot Games did last month. While the publisher will go into these games more at G-Star 2019’s Pearl Abyss Connect next week, the first details for MMOsCrimson Desert, DokeVandPlan 8have been shared.
While all three titles are called MMOs by Pearl Abyss, they go about the genre in different ways, withCrimson Desertmaybe being the most familiar experience forBlack Desert Onlineplayers. Pearly Abyss saysCrimson Desertis an “open-world MMORPG set in an epic-fantasy world” that follows players as they try to survive during a war between three tribes on the fictional continent of Pywell. The game is being worked on by some notableRYL Onlinealumni, including that title’s Game Design Director Jason Jung and Lead Combat Designer Eter Lee.
Next up isDokeV, which Pearly Abyss calls “a collectible MMORPG for all ages.” Though that genre description is pretty vague, a spokesman for the company related the mechanics ofDokeVto those ofPokemonwhen asked for clarification by DualShockers. Notable developers working on this project includeBlack Desert Online’sAnimation Director Sang-young Kim and Game Designer Director Suh Won Choi.
Finally,Plan 8is the most radical departure for Pearl Abyss because it is an MMO shooter. While this is quite different from anything the Korean company has done before, it seems to be in good hands asCounter-Strikeco-creator Minh Le is Technical Advisor on the project.Black Desert Online’sEnvironmental Art Director Seung-ki Lee is also attached to this game, and it has been confirmed thatPlan 8will be receiving a trailer at the aforementioned Pearl Abyss Connect next week.
Even though I’m sureBlack Desert Onlinefans are satisfied with the updates for that game that are consistently released by Pearl Abyss, it is cool to see the developer and publisher branch out with some interesting new IP. While not a lot is known aboutCrimson Desert, DokeV, andPlan 8at this time, DualShockers will keep you in the loop as Pearl Abyss shares more about these games.
