Seoul, South Korea—November 2, 2026—Pearl Abyss announced today that its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated for the Players’ Choice Award at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia.
The PlayStation Partner Awards recognize outstanding games in Japan and Asia, with the Players’ Choice Award honoring titles that have demonstrated strong player engagement and popularity across the region.
The 30 most-played titles are selected as nominees, with the five games receiving the most votes named winners. Players can cast their votes through the official PlayStation website until November 6. The awards ceremony will take place on December 3, with winners in each category to be announced on the official PlayStation website.
Pearl Abyss has continued to expand its engagement with players in Japan and other global markets. The company has participated in major gaming events worldwide, including Tokyo Game Show, where it operated large-scale hands-on demo booths for Crimson Desert. In collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Pearl Abyss also unveiled the release dates for Crimson Desert and its first DLC, Charting the Unknown, for the first time during PlayStation’s online showcase, State of Play.
About Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, available on console and PC platforms. A devastating ambush in the deep of night by their sworn enemies the Black Bears leaves members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across the continent. The Greymane Kliff is determined to reunite with his surviving comrades and rebuild what was lost. On a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound, and mysterious factions are uncovered, Kliff comes to realize that an unprecedented threat and a destiny greater than he imagined await him.
About Pearl Abyss
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, and the open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing DokeV and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine, “BlackSpace Engine,” and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.