The new release from Pearl Abyss reached this mark in less than a month following its launch, which took place on March 19, 2026.
Crimson Desert
"Thank you to each Grey Mane who decided to join us on this journey, explore the world of Pywel, and support the game. Without you, reaching such a significant milestone would have been impossible. We are sincerely grateful to you," wrote the developers of Crimson Desert on the X social network.
Currently, the sales pace of Crimson Desert is gradually slowing down. Here’s the game's sales dynamic:
- 2 million copies — in less than a day;
- 3 million copies — in five days;
- 4 million copies — in 13 days;
- 5 million copies — in 27 days.
The official breakdown of Crimson Desert copies sold by platform is unknown, but Alinea Analytics analysts estimate that about half are attributed to the Steam version. In addition to Steam, the game is also available on the Epic Games Store and on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.