If you happened to be out of the loop, Korean developer Pearl Abyss has paused introducing new character classes, and instead focused on upgrading the current ones. Enter the awakening system, where a new weapon and skills are introduced upon…
Black Desert Online – Action game launches in NA and EU next month
[Pre-order] Daum Games recently announced that Black Desert Online will officially launch on 3 March, 2016. Seen below is a new launch trailer, The Manifestation. Players have until 26 Feb to place their pre-orders on the official website, after which these…
Black Desert Online – Closed Beta 2 date and character creator announced
While Blade & Soul launched yesterday, Daum Games Europe announced the date for Black Desert’s second and final Closed Beta phase. It will begin on 18 February, with players who have pre-ordered the Explorer’s or Conqueror’s package granted access without…
Black Desert – Awakening weapon for Ranger class arriving this week
Arriving this Thursday in the Korean server, Black Desert will welcome its new awakened class, Ranger, along with her new weapon, Elemental Sword. I have no idea why the dagger was not mentioned, I guess it is part of the…
Black Desert – Daum Games reveal awakening weapon for Valkyrie class
Today, publisher Daum Games revealed the upcoming awakening weapon for the Valkyrie class. Ditching her one-handed sword, she will now wield a lance, providing a greater reach during combat. If you did not know, developer Pearl Abyss stated it is…
Black Desert – Giant cannon awakening update arriving this week
As announced back in September, all the classes in Black Desert are getting new weapons through “awakening”. The Giant class has the most interesting hand cannon weapon, allowing the melee brawler to perform short range AOE attacks, and even some…
Black Desert – New update relaxes player-kill rules in Valencia region
Daum Games recently announced the Part 2 update for the new Valencia region, where player kill (PK) rules will be now more relaxed in the area. With a “lawless” concept, NPC guards will no longer attack PK-ers, although killed players…
Black Desert Online – Tamer and new region debuting in first Beta test
[Game website] Daum Games Europe has announced that the first Beta test for Black Desert Online will begin on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 a.m. UTC and end Tuesday, December 22 at the same time. Players entering the first Beta…
Black Desert Online – Pre-order packages now on sale with CBT access
[Pre-order] Following the confirmation of IP block for certain regions, publisher Daum Games Europe today announced the sale of pre-order packages for Black Desert Online. Only 2 of the 3 packs will give Closed Beta access, with the most expensive…
Black Desert – Sorceress awakening weapon arriving this week
Following the Warrior getting his awakening weapon (greatsword), next up is the Sorceress. Arriving in 2 days in the Korean server, she will be getting her awakening weapon, a scythe. While technically already a short and mid-range combatant, the Sorceress now…
Black Desert Online – List of accessible countries announced
[Source] As mentioned earlier, publisher Daum Games Europe had to IP block certain regions due to contract details and upon developer Pearl Abyss’ request. The list has now been released, and gamers can have a look here. Once again, the…
Black Desert – Exclusive Mai Shiranui costume arrives in Japan server
Following the Valencia game update in Black Desert Japan, publisher GameOn has also added the limited-time Mai Shiranui cash costume. Rather than just for the new Kunoichi class, this exclusive costume is actually accessible to all female characters! There are 5…
Black Desert – Japan publisher reveals amusing game update trailer
Earlier today, the Japan server for Black Desert received its massive game update, which includes the region of Valencia and the very-Japanese Kunoichi class. Publisher GameOn has released a few trailers (mixed into one below) in a new reporting format…
Black Desert Online – Potential IP block confirmed by game publisher
[Source] A representative from Daum Games Europe, publisher of Black Desert Online in North America and Europe, has revealed the game will implement global IP block. Developer Pearl Abyss is holding out for talks with publishers from other regions, including Turkey,…