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Pearl Abyss Staff Gets Huge Bonus for 5 Million Crimson Desert Copies Sold

Pearl Abyss Staff Gets Huge Bonus for 5 Million Crimson Desert Copies Sold

Summary

The video game company Pearl Abyss sold 5 million copies of their game "Crimson Desert" shortly after its release. To celebrate this success, the company gave each of its 733 employees a bonus of about $3,400.

Key Facts

  • Pearl Abyss sold 5 million copies of "Crimson Desert" since its release on March 19.
  • The game is a single-player adventure and has received positive reviews.
  • The company has around 733 employees.
  • Each employee received a bonus of approximately $3,400 USD.
  • The total bonus payout was about 3.7 billion won (South Korean currency).
  • Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young thanked employees for their hard work and said this success will encourage future challenges.
  • Bonuses in the video game industry are often followed by layoffs, but Pearl Abyss chose to reward all employees this time.
  • "Crimson Desert" is expected to compete for game of the year awards.
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