Crimson Desert Enhanced Nominated for Golden Joystick Game of the Year
Pearl Abyss said the game also picked up Best PC Game and Best Soundtrack nods, with public voting closing on 31 October.
Pearl Abyss announced on 27 October 2026 that Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated for Best Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026. The open-world action adventure title is also up for Best PC Game and Best Soundtrack at the same ceremony.
Public voting is open on the awards' official website until 31 October, according to techm.kr. Winners will be announced on 11 November in London.
The nominations land days before Pearl Abyss releases the game's first DLC, Unknown Journey, which is scheduled to launch worldwide on 30 October, Korea time.
Sales and reception
Crimson Desert Enhanced ranks second in cumulative US video game sales for 2026, according to Circana, and holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Alinea Analytics places it first in Steam revenue among new IPs this year, and Forbes called its sales performance remarkable even compared with global blockbusters.
The game is also seen as a strong contender at the Korean Game Awards 2026, which will be held in Busan next month.
Quick answers
When does voting for the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 close?
Public voting is open on the awards' official website until 31 October, with winners announced on 11 November in London.
When does the Unknown Journey DLC come out?
Pearl Abyss plans to release Unknown Journey, the first DLC for Crimson Desert Enhanced, worldwide on 30 October, Korea time.