[Edaily Reporter An Yu-ri ] PearlAbyss Corp.(263750)announced on the 3rd that “Crimson Desert” won the “Best International Game Award” at the “China Game Innovation Awards 2026 (CGIA),” held during China’s largest gaming expo, China Joy.

The CGIA, organized by the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association and hosted by the Chinese gaming platform TapTap, celebrated its sixth anniversary this year. Each year, it comprehensively evaluates games based on their originality, technical prowess, and artistic merit to select outstanding games and developers.

The “Best International Game” award is presented to overseas games that have achieved innovative results in gameplay mechanics, technological application, and artistic design, and have provided inspiration for the development of the global gaming industry. Following its win in the Technical Innovation category at the UK’s Develop Star Awards, *Crimson Desert* has now also won the “Best International Game” award at the China Game Innovation Awards, further cementing recognition of its gameplay and technical prowess.

To expand into the Chinese market, PearlAbyss Corp. actively sought to engage with Chinese users last year by operating dedicated Red Desert booths at Bilibili World and ChinaJoy. The company also added Chinese voiceovers and subtitles to Red Desert to help local Chinese users immerse themselves more deeply in the game’s story and world.

Meanwhile, on the 31st, PearlAbyss Corp. participated in “ChinaJoy 2026” in partnership with TCL, China’s largest TV and display manufacturer. Through the TCL booth, the company showcased Red Desert’s thrilling combat and open-world content. It also held an after-party attended by local media and partners to strengthen its local network.