Pearl Abyss Drives Growth with 'Black Desert Assassin'... Forecasting a Storm

'Black Desert' Ranks 6th in Daily PC Game Search Rankings
'Black Desert Mobile' Climbs 30 Spots in Apple App Store Revenue Rankings

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] Pearl Abyss continues its growth momentum with the new class 'Hasashin' introduced in 'Black Desert.'

According to Pearl Abyss on the 10th, due to the Hasashin launch effect, Black Desert's daily PC game search ranking has sharply risen recently, and 'Black Desert Mobile' has seen a rapid increase in the Apple App Store sales ranking.

Released on the 7th, Hasashin is the 20th new class in Black Desert, characterized by its ability to move quickly across the desert.

Pearl Abyss plans to update Hasashin on PC, mobile, and console platforms. Updates across all three platforms are rare even among global developers. The Black Desert console version of Hasashin is scheduled to be released on the 22nd.

Thanks to the Hasashin effect, Black Desert rose 11 places from the previous week to rank 6th in the daily PC game search rankings. Among MMORPGs, it secured the 1st place.

Black Desert Mobile's Apple App Store sales ranking jumped 30 places to 15th within half a day of the Hasashin release. Along with the Hasashin launch, Black Desert Mobile is also running an event that rewards all users with a Primordial-grade main weapon and armor.

Pearl Abyss plans to maintain the positive momentum from the Hasashin launch. A Pearl Abyss representative stated, "We hope the momentum continues through upcoming new snowy mountain regions in Black Desert and the ocean update in Black Desert Mobile, building on the Hasashin launch effect."

Meanwhile, Pearl Abyss has also opened the 'Summer Season Server,' offering various growth benefits for a limited period. Until August 4th, users who log into the game can receive rewards such as 'Artisan's Memory,' 'Shakatu's Rare Box,' 'Valks' Advice,' and 'New Moon Grimoire.'

An event providing growth rewards is also underway. Players who level up Hasashin by the 29th will receive rewards based on their achieved level. Through 'Hot Time,' which increases experience gain for 24 hours, players can rapidly develop their characters.