Crimson Desert developer gives every employee a $3,400 bonus to celebrate the game's success

Pearl Abyss gave every Crimson Desert team member a 5 million won bonus, or about $3,400.

The payout came after the game surpassed 5 million copies sold.

The company said the reward recognized the team’s work and was separate from annual performance bonuses.

The gesture is notable for directly linking a game’s commercial success to developer pay, with possible morale and retention benefits.