Pearl Abyss

Pearl Abyss is a South Korean game development and publishing company based in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do. Founded by Kim Dae-il, the company focuses on creating immersive gaming experiences that connect players. It emphasizes a developer-centric work environment, valuing the contributions of its team. The company specializes in developing and publishing online games, particularly massively multiplayer online (MMO) and massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG). Pearl Abyss is well-known for its flagship title, Black Desert Online, along with other popular games such as Black Desert Mobile, Shadow Arena, Plan 8, Dokev, and Crimson Desert. These games are available on various platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mobile devices.

Computer Games Gwacheon-si, South Korea Founded 2010 ~101 employees KRX: 263750

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Employees
101
+1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.4M
Revenue ~$241M
Stock
263750
KRX
12-month attrition
11.8%
Tech: 15.8%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Pearl Abyss went from 96 employees in Jul 2023 to 101 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 4 people joined, 1 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other59
Engineering19
Marketing7
Operations5
Sales5
Product2
Design2
Success2

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Design1

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Pearl Abyss FAQ

How many employees does Pearl Abyss have?

Pearl Abyss has about 101 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Pearl Abyss sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Pearl Abyss filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Design role.

What is Pearl Abyss's revenue per employee?

Pearl Abyss makes about $2.39M in revenue per employee, based on $241.5M annual revenue and 101 employees.

Is Pearl Abyss a public company?

Yes. Pearl Abyss is publicly traded under the ticker 263750 on KRX.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.