Pearl Abyss Will Continue to Use AI in Their Future Games

Gamers aren't particularly enthusiastic about the use of AI in games, as it is not only seen as a substitute for the creative input of human beings, but also often results in low-quality content. Nevertheless, Pearl Abyss, the developers of Crimson Desert, have stated that they will continue to use AI technology in their future projects.

This came to light following the release of Pearl Abyss's new financial report for the third quarter of 2026. In the “New Pipelines” section, the developers explained their decision to use AI in games, as it often helps in the early stages of game development, as you can see below:

“Furthermore, while we previously validated game systems only after implementing them manually, we now utilize AI to rapidly validate diverse design concepts prior to actual implementation. This enables a more efficient allocation of development resources and enhances overall production speed. However, AI serves strictly as a tool to support concept validation and pipeline productivity, while the core gameplay experience and actual content creation remain fully driven by our development team.”

Interestingly, this March, Crimson Desert faced significant criticism from players precisely for its excessive use of AI—so much so that the studio even publicly apologized for not including this information on the game’s Steam page. Nevertheless, the developers subsequently transformed the game by releasing numerous free patches. What’s more, at the recent Golden Joystick Awards, Crimson Desert won the “PC Game of the Year” award, and it’s well deserved.

Not to mention that at the end of last month, Crimson Desert received a major DLC—Charting the Unknown—which added a new, expansive region and a host of new features to the game. Speaking of Pearl Abyss’s new projects, the South Korean studio is working on a new IP called DokeV, an open-world action-adventure game featuring Dokebi—creatures from Korean folklore that draw strength from people’s dreams and join forces on their adventures. The game is reportedly set for release sometime in 2028.