Pearl Abyss, known for the open-world action adventure game *Red Desert* and other titles, released its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on November 12. In the report, the company explained that it is expanding the use of AI in the game development process.
AI Used to Validate Design Concepts in “Dokebi”
Following its Q2 2026 financial report released in August, Pearl Abyss reaffirmed its policy of expanding AI use throughout the entire development process, positioning AI as a tool to enhance development efficiency and quality. The company cited examples such as the automation of repetitive tasks, support for content creation, and the streamlining of testing.
Furthermore, regarding the open-world action adventure game *DokeV*, currently in development, the company explained that while game systems were previously implemented and verified manually, they are now using AI to rapidly validate multiple design concepts prior to implementation.
The role of AI in this title is limited to supporting concept validation and streamlining the development process; the core gameplay experience and actual content creation will be led by the development team.
Development progress for *DokeV* is scheduled to be revealed sometime in 2026, with a target release date of the second half of 2028. Preparations are reportedly underway to launch full-scale promotional activities, including playable demos, starting around the second half of 2027.
