Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 28 September 2026 — Pearl Abyss announced today that its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated in two categories at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026: PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack. Established in 1983, the Golden Joystick Awards is one of the longest-running video game awards in the world and celebrates its 44th edition this year.
Nominees in each category are selected by a panel of gaming media and industry experts, with winners determined through online voting by players worldwide. PC Game of the Year recognizes titles that deliver an outstanding gameplay experience on PC, including technical performance and optimization, while Best Soundtrack honors games that create memorable and immersive experiences through their music.
Voting is now open on the official Golden Joystick Awards website through October 23. Winners will be announced on November 11(local time) in London, United Kingdom.
ABOUT CRIMSON DESERT
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, released globally on console, PC, and Mac platforms. A devastating ambush in the deep of night by their sworn enemies the Black Bears leaves members of the Greymanes dead or scattered across the continent. The Greymane Kliff is determined to reunite with his surviving comrades and rebuild what was lost. On a journey where alliances are forged, dangers abound, and mysterious factions are uncovered, Kliff comes to realize that an unprecedented threat and a destiny greater than he imagined await him.
ABOUT PEARL ABYSS
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert and the open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing DokeV and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine, “BlackSpace Engine”, and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.