Released back on March 19th of this year, Crimson Desert has received positive reviews and praise from various critics, and sold more than 2 million copies within the first 24 hours of release. Despite some earlier controversies surrounding AI and Intel GPU, Crimson Desert is holding together and going on strong, and has already amassed a solid fanbase for itself.
Among the many praising the game is a rather unexpected fan, that being no other than South Korean prime minister Kim Min-seok, who said in tweet on April 24th that it was helping to bring Korean culture into mainstream media across the world “by naturally incorporating Korean elements like taekwondo and Korean cuisine, it has opened a new chapter in K-content.” The prime minister ends the note by saying that they will help and assist game developers where needed, stating “The government will also take responsibility and provide active support. We will create an environment where K-games can shine as a pillar of K-content.”
It is really interesting to see video games begin getting this level of attention, even on the state-level, as they grow more and more popular with each generation. 87% of Gen Z plays video games, and already 83% of Gen Alpha are playing, which means now is good time for government bodies to begin investing in their own nations’ gaming studios. This isn’t just a goal down the line either, as countries are already placing their sights on gaming investment, with the UK government providing $30 million in funding boosts for video game development studios, or Saudi Arabia, whose Public Investment Fund bought Electronic Arts back in 2025. Gaming has certainly come a long way from its humble origins back in the 1950’s, and even compared to 20 years ago, video games are elevated much more as an art form and an industry.