Pearl Abyss has confirmed that its upcoming open-world action-adventure game DokeV is targeting a release in the second half of 2028. The developer also plans to share new information about the game’s development before the end of 2026, followed by hands-on demonstrations and expanded marketing activities in the second half of 2027.
The details were outlined in Pearl Abyss’s third-quarter 2026 earnings update, published on November 12. While the 2028 release target had appeared in earlier company disclosures, the latest update provides a clearer schedule for when players can expect to see more of the long-awaited project.
DokeV remains in active development, with Pearl Abyss currently expanding content surrounding the game’s main storyline. The company described the project as an open-world action-adventure experience built around exploration, action mechanics, interactive environments and creatures known as Dokebi.
Players will explore a distinctive world alongside these creatures, with progression and exploration forming central parts of the experience. However, Pearl Abyss has not yet provided a complete breakdown of the game’s gameplay systems, explaining that additional details will be revealed as its marketing campaign progresses.
The developer’s plans for the second half of 2027 include hands-on demonstrations, suggesting that players and attending media could have opportunities to experience the game before its planned release. Pearl Abyss has not announced specific demonstration events, locations or dates.
Development resources are also being redirected toward DokeV as work on other Pearl Abyss projects reaches new milestones.
The company confirmed that more developers have transitioned to DokeV compared with the previous quarter. This follows the release of additional Crimson Desert content and progress on optimization for the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Pearl Abyss did not disclose the current size of DokeV’s development team, explaining that staffing levels change depending on the production requirements of individual projects.
The studio is also incorporating technology and production experience gained during Crimson Desert’s development. Its expanded use of AI in game development includes tools for testing ideas and validating concepts, although the company has not detailed how extensively these systems will influence DokeV’s final gameplay.
DokeV attracted attention through its earlier gameplay presentations, which showcased colorful environments, creature interactions and fast-paced action. The game has remained largely out of the public spotlight while Pearl Abyss concentrated resources on Crimson Desert.
The promised development update before the end of 2026 will therefore be an opportunity for the studio to show how the project has evolved. However, Pearl Abyss has not confirmed whether the update will include a new trailer, gameplay footage or other presentation materials.
The second-half 2028 launch window also remains a development target rather than a guaranteed release date. No specific launch day has been announced, and the company has not provided a revised list of confirmed launch platforms in its latest earnings update.
For now, Pearl Abyss’s schedule establishes three upcoming milestones for DokeV: a development progress update before the end of 2026, the beginning of hands-on demonstrations and full-scale marketing in the second half of 2027, and a targeted release in the second half of 2028.
