# Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to "performance bonus payments" made to 1,035 employees

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/open-world/crimson-desert-did-so-well-that-developer-pearl-abyss-reported-94-percent-increased-labor-expenses-due-to-performance-bonus-payments-made-to-1-035-employees/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7bbbaf6c9da06fd5ac0ad2)
- **Published:** 2026-08-12
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #abyss #articles #bonus #crimson #desert #developer #employees #expenses
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7bbbaf6c9da06fd5ac0ad2

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