--- title: "Will DokeV be released after Crimson Desert? What happened to Pearl Abyss’ “children’s GTA 6”?" id: "181292" type: "post" slug: "will-dokev-be-released-after-crimson-desert-what-happened-to-pearl-abyss-childrens-gta-6" published_at: "2026-03-15T22:51:34+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-15T22:51:34+00:00" url: "https://en.viciados.net/will-dokev-be-released-after-crimson-desert-what-happened-to-pearl-abyss-childrens-gta-6/" markdown_url: "https://en.viciados.net/will-dokev-be-released-after-crimson-desert-what-happened-to-pearl-abyss-childrens-gta-6.md" excerpt: "As the world awaits the imminent release of Crimson Desert on March 19, 2026, one question has been on the community’s mind: where is DokeV? 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The ambitious open-world creature-collecting project, which went viral in 2021 for its incredible graphical fidelity and urban style, has had its schedule updated by **Pearl Abyss**. The news, however, isn’t the most encouraging for those who were expecting a release soon. ## Crimson Desert Puts DokeV on the Back Burner In a statement to investors and fans, **Pearl Abyss** explained that the silence surrounding **DokeV** was a strategic decision. Artigo continua após enquete 1 ### Qual o seu protagonista favorito do GTA 6? 1Lucia 2Jason Ok press **Enter** ↵ Feito por: The studio’s entire focus and marketing resources were directed toward ensuring that **Crimson Desert** had a flawless global launch. According to the company, the complexity of finalizing a game and preparing its campaign requires about a year of intensive work even after technical development is complete. O artigo continua após as sugestões[End of silence: Take-Two CEO confirms that GTA 6 marketing will begin “soon”](https://en.viciados.net/end-of-silence-take-two-ceo-confirms-that-gta-6-marketing-will-begin-soon/) [“Xuxa’s PC” breathes: The Division Resurgence arrives on PC requiring very little hardware](https://en.viciados.net/xuxas-pc-breathes-the-division-resurgence-arrives-on-pc-requiring-very-little-hardware/) [Ubisoft releases The Division Resurgence for PC in early access and details future seasons](https://en.viciados.net/ubisoft-releases-the-division-resurgence-for-pc-in-early-access-and-details-future-seasons/) **Relive the incredible trailer revealed at Gamescom 2021:** **Check it out on YouTube:** [DokeV Gameplay Trailer | Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021 Trailer](https://youtu.be/Bha7Y9QG5ug) Since the studio’s human and technological resources were reallocated to **Crimson Desert**, development on **DokeV** proceeded at a more measured pace. 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