Pearl Abyss (263750.KS) has released the first official OST album for "Crimson Desert," capturing the atmosphere of the vast open-world continent of Pywel. The soundtrack conveys key moments of the game, from music evoking the breath of the open world to urgent and majestic compositions depicting fierce battle scenes. Netmarble (251270.KS) has launched the first major update for "The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin," a multiplayer open-world RPG based on the popular manga IP "The Seven Deadly Sins," which has recorded cumulative global sales of more than 55 million copies. Com2uS (078340.KS) is rolling out the third installment in its update series commemorating the 20th anniversary of mobile MMORPG "Aimo," unveiling a wide range of new content, including the "Donggri's Counterattack" limited-edition costume giveaway event and "Roc's Equipment Rental," which provides full support for rapid character development.
◇ Pearl Abyss's 'Crimson Desert' Releases First Official OST Album = Pearl Abyss has released "Crimson Desert Original Soundtrack Volume 1," the first official OST (Original Soundtrack) album for "Crimson Desert."
Users can access the official "Crimson Desert" OST album through a free DLC (Downloadable Content) on Steam. The tracks are provided in MP3 and FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) formats, allowing players to enjoy studio-mastering-quality audio anytime.
The album gives musical form to the vitality of the "Pywel" continent, based on the musical direction of the "Crimson Desert" development team. It densely captures the atmosphere of the vast open-world continent of Pywel, aiming for a sound that enhances gameplay immersion while harmonizing with the game's universe.
A total of 75 tracks are organized into four themes, capturing the game's key moments and emotions: "Themes," offering the majestic prologue of an epic saga; "Battles," depicting the scenes of desperate struggles; "Exploration," conveying the breath of the open world; and "Bosses," delivering determination and awe in the pursuit of victory.
"Since the launch of 'Crimson Desert,' we have received requests from users worldwide who wanted to own the OST, which led us to provide high-quality audio for free," said Ryu Hwi-man, general audio director at Pearl Abyss. "We hope users can once again experience the thrill of Pywel through the music that all the composers and the development team have carefully prepared."
The official "Crimson Desert" OST can also be streamed on the official "Crimson Desert" YouTube channel and the "Pearl Abyss Music" channel. The tracks will later be officially released on major streaming services including the Epic Games Store, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Melon.
◇ Smilegate Launches 'Maid of Storm' Globally on Steam = "Maid of Storm," a maid cafe management tycoon game published by Smilegate and developed by BurgerDuck Games, has been officially released on the global PC game platform Steam.
"Maid of Storm" is a management simulation game in which players operate and grow a maid cafe based on charming pixel art graphics. Players manage maid characters with distinctive personalities, expand their shops, and work to build the best maid cafe amid the competition.
The game enhances the fun of strategic staff placement and management beyond simple maid cafe operations. Players can experience in-depth gameplay by placing maids in the right roles based on their condition and emotions, and by maximizing the efficiency of shop operations.
The game also faithfully reflects real maid cafe culture to enhance the sense of authenticity, with dances and songs performed in response to orders for dishes like omurice and drinks. In addition, it offers various entertaining features such as a mini-game for drawing with ketchup and interactive content like taking cheki photos with customers.
Players aim to win the "Maid Championship," participating in competitions and growing their cafes alongside various episodes. Through this system, the game delivers a play experience that combines characters and storytelling, going beyond simple management.
Smilegate is offering a discount to celebrate the global Steam launch of "Maid of Storm." More information about "Maid of Storm" is available on the Steam and Stove store pages.
◇ Netmarble's 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin' Rolls Out First Major Update = Netmarble has implemented the first major update for its open-world action RPG "The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin," adding the new hero "Escanor" and releasing Act 13 of the main story.
Newly added "Escanor" is a member of the original "The Seven Deadly Sins" and is considered one of the strongest characters in the universe. Wielding the magical power "Sunshine," he is characterized by a contrasting personality — arrogant and bold by day, but humble by night.
In the game, "Escanor" wields an axe, a greatsword, and a sword and shield, delivering powerful attacks with bold action that inflicts burn effects on enemies. To commemorate the character's launch, Netmarble has also updated his exclusive engraved equipment and the sacred item "Divine Axe Rhitta" from the original work.
The main story has been expanded with Act 13, "The Sun Rises Again." The story follows Meliodas and Hawk, who realize through the protagonist Tristan that they are in the future and set out to find their comrades, only to encounter "Galand" of the Ten Commandments.
The update also introduces a new region, "Beautiful Gluttony Tavern." Located in the unknown area south of the Vanya Plain, "Beautiful Gluttony Tavern" features new gathering items, cooking ingredients, minerals, and other specialties, adding to the fun of open-world exploration.
"Galand" appears as new boss challenge content. "Galand" periodically inflicts the "Taboo" status on players, with a unique mechanic that petrifies the character and reduces their health if they perform a prohibited action during the taboo state. Notably, clearing Hell difficulty rewards players with "Mad Eye of Evil," a crafting material for the legendary weapon "Soul Devouring Axe."
◇ Com2uS's 'Aimo' Unveils 20th Anniversary Update = Com2uS is rolling out the third installment in its update series commemorating the 20th anniversary of mobile MMORPG "Aimo."
"Aimo," Korea's first mobile MMORPG, is a landmark title that began on feature phones in 2006 and marks its 20th anniversary this year. It has been loved by global fans for an extended period thanks to its charming pixel art, retro feel, PvP, and cooperative play. Recently, the game has undergone extensive system optimization, including an engine replacement, foreign language translation on the "Ganesha" server, and PC version support, preparing for new growth based on its 20-year history.
Following the second installment, this update introduces a wide range of new content. First, until the 14th of next month, "Donggri's Counterattack" allows players to exchange monster-hunting items for the limited-edition "Donggri Debut Costume." During the same period, the "Soothe the Startled Sumgri!" event, in which players find the NPC Sumgri to obtain an experience buff, will also be held. Until May 28, "Gather Donggri's Heart!" will offer opportunities to obtain various items, including the "Donggri Hat" event costume and "20th Anniversary Event Tokens," continuing the festive atmosphere.
Support events to help accelerate character development will also be held. Through the "Roc's Equipment Rental" event running until the 28th of next month, players will receive +7 enhanced weapons stronger than existing ones, helmets and armor exclusive to Level 40 and above, and gloves for the mage class. Players can immediately rent the upgraded equipment sets at no cost, supporting a more stable adventure experience.
Convenience enhancements reflecting user feedback have also been implemented. A new Google login feature has been added to improve account accessibility and login convenience, while a new gold deposit/withdrawal function in the storage enables free asset transfers between characters without fees. In addition, the usable level range for "B-Class Stamps" has been expanded to Levels 1–29, broadening their utility. Based on user suggestions, the first reset of weekly guild missions is now provided for free, and detailed explanations have been added.
