South Korean Prime Minister Rare Praise for "Red Desert" - A Milestone in Korean Game Development
The South Korean single-player game "Red Desert" initially received poor reviews upon release, but through swift and effective updates from the developer, its reputation has successfully turned around. Recently, sales have exceeded 5 million, attracting the attention of current South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-sik, who directly praised the game as a milestone achievement in Korean game development.
The gist of South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-sik’s praise:
The fastest in South Korean console game history, exceeding 5 million copies sold just 26 days after release.
I sincerely congratulate "Red Desert" on raising the status of the Korean game industry on the world stage and achieving this brilliant success.
From beginning to end, they have captivated the hearts of global players with the vibrant game world they created with their technology, cinematic visuals, and active interaction. They also naturally incorporated Korean characteristics such as Taekwondo and Korean cuisine, opening a new chapter for “K-content (Korean Wave).”
This achievement is an important turning point demonstrating that the domestic game industry can leap forward to expand to various platforms, including consoles.
The government will also actively support the continued creation of an environment where K-games can shine as representatives of K-content.
Congratulations once again to Pearl Abyss’s "Red Desert" on reaching 5 million copies sold.