In a nutshell

• Pearl Abyss is exploring a Crimson Desert port for Switch 2.
• CEO Heo Jin‑young confirmed R&D has begun “with interest.”
• Crimson Desert has already sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Pearl Abyss has revealed that it is approaching the idea of a Crimson Desert port for Nintendo Switch 2 “with interest”, following discussions during a recent shareholders’ meeting.

CEO Heo Jin‑young acknowledged that the Switch 2’s specifications are lower than those of consoles like the PlayStation 5, meaning compromises would be necessary. However, the studio has already begun research and development to explore the feasibility of the port.

R&D Underway Despite Challenges

In a translated statement (full statement can be seen here via NintendoEverything), Heo Jin‑young said:

“Compared to other consoles, the Switch still has lower specifications, so there are things we would have to give up. Internally, we have begun R&D with interest.”

This suggests Pearl Abyss is seriously evaluating how its ambitious open‑world RPG could run on Nintendo’s upcoming hardware, even if adjustments are required.

Crimson Desert’s Current Success

Despite a mixed reception at launch, Crimson Desert has already surpassed 3 million sales worldwide. The studio has been rolling out patches to improve performance and add features, such as new keyboard shortcuts and private storage options.