Crimson Desert’s lower review scores were because critics didn’t get a ‘fair chance to explore’, exec says
An executive at Pearl Abyss has addressed criticism of Crimson Desert’s review scores, claiming that critics didn’t receive a fair opportunity to properly evaluate the game. According to the statement, members of the press had limited time with the title and were not provided access to the launch version during their review period, which the exec suggests may have unfairly impacted their assessments.
This response appears to be a direct rebuttal to the game’s critical reception, with the studio arguing that the review conditions were not optimal for forming comprehensive judgments about the game’s quality and depth. The exec’s comments suggest that more time to explore and interact with the final version may have resulted in different review outcomes.