Pearl Abyss has targeted the second half of 2028 for the release of DokeV, according to the studio's latest earnings report. The monster-collector project has moved past its foundational system setup and is currently focused on expanding content creation and validating the core gameplay loop.
Quick Facts
- Developer/Publisher: Pearl Abyss
- Target Release Window: Second half of 2028
- Marketing Kickoff: Back half of 2027 (including hands-on playable demos)
Development Status and Schedule
The studio stated that DokeV is progressing smoothly by utilizing production experience and development assets accumulated from previous projects like Crimson Desert. While the original plan aimed to launch DokeV a year and a half after Crimson Desert, the team will miss that particular timeline, though by a small margin.
Pearl Abyss has deliberately delayed the publicity rollout to avoid hype fatigue. Sequential information releases and hands-on playable demos are scheduled to begin in the back half of 2027, timed to coincide with development milestones that fully demonstrate the game's quality and vision.