Pearl Abyss's (263750.KQ) "Crimson Desert" has been recognized for its gameplay and technology at a Chinese game awards ceremony, following earlier recognition in the United Kingdom.
Pearl Abyss said on the 3rd that "Crimson Desert" won Best International Game at the China Game Innovation Awards 2026 (CGIA), held during ChinaJoy, China's largest game show.
The CGIA, hosted by the China Audio-video and Digital Publishing Association and organized by Chinese game platform TapTap, is in its sixth year. Each year, it comprehensively evaluates games for originality, technology, and artistry to select outstanding games and developers. Best International Game is awarded to an overseas game that has achieved innovative results in gameplay mechanics, use of technology, and artistic design, and has inspired the development of the global game industry.
Earlier, "Crimson Desert" also won the Technical Innovation Award at the UK's Develop:Star Awards. Following this latest award, the game is seen as having earned recognition for its gameplay and technology in China as well.
To enter the Chinese market, Pearl Abyss operated a standalone "Crimson Desert" booth at BilibiliWorld and ChinaJoy last year, expanding its points of contact with Chinese users. The company added Chinese-language voice-over and subtitles to "Crimson Desert" so that local Chinese users could immerse themselves in the game's story and world.
As a result, GamerSky, China's only Metacritic media outlet, gave "Crimson Desert" a score of 86, among other achievements. GamerSky praised the game, saying, "The richness of 'Crimson Desert' content is so extensive that it is hard to believe it is a game that actually exists."
Pearl Abyss participated in "ChinaJoy 2026" on the 31st of last month together with TCL, China's largest TV and display manufacturer, showcasing "Crimson Desert" open-world content at the TCL booth. It also held an after party attended by local media and partner companies to strengthen its local network.
