Pearl Abyss
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💸 Pearl Abyss celebrated the big launch of Crimson Desert not just with sales numbers, but with cash bonuses for the whole studio, a rare move in the industry.
Each of 733 employees received 5 million won (~$3.4k), total ≈3.7 billion won. The payout went to staff regardless of position or direct involvement, EVERYONE, including behind-the-scenes crew, got paid. The game sold over 5 million copies in its first month. CEO Ho Jin Young thanked the team and called it only the beginning.
