Pearl Abyss is moving staff from Crimson Desert to DokeV as patch operations for the former game stabilize. This shift signals that the creature-collecting title is entering its final development phase. Buyers waiting for the game now have a clearer window for when to expect a playable experience.
Studio reallocates team from Crimson Desert to finalize creature-collecting title
DokeV is an open-world creature-collecting game that the developer first unveiled at G-Star 2019. The studio is now prioritizing this project over its other major release. The team aims to begin full-scale marketing and playable demos in the second half of next year.
The company plans to launch DokeV in the second half of 2028. This timeline reflects the current resource allocation within the development team. Staff are transitioning from supporting Crimson Desert to focusing entirely on DokeV.
Crimson Desert will continue to receive support through planned DLC and a port to the Nintendo Switch 2. These updates will run alongside the shift in personnel. The studio is balancing maintenance for its current hit with the push for its next big release.
We looked at Crimson Desert DLC and Switch plans in our earlier Pearl Abyss coverage. The developer is managing two major projects simultaneously. The 2028 launch target remains the primary focus for the DokeV team.
Pearl Abyss has confirmed the 2028 launch window and the upcoming demo schedule. The studio is actively reallocating resources to meet these goals. Players can expect more information as the marketing phase begins next year.
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