Black Desert Online – North America and Europe server officially launches

[Game website] Pack your cloak and sharpen your weapons, because it’s time to set off on an epic adventure! The highly anticipated action MMORPG, Black Desert Online, is out today, bringing with it the deepest character customization system yet. See…

Black Desert – Awakening weapon for Tamer class arrives today

Following developer Pearl Abyss’ decision to halt the introduction of new classes, present ones have been given “awakenings” for the past few months, evolving to a stronger form with new weapons. Today, the Tamer class awakens in the Korean server…

Black Desert – Awakening weapons for Male and Female Bladers shown

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 – 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 – 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,…

Black Desert – Developer reveals awakening weapon for Ranger class

Black Desert recently got its Warrior awakening update in South Korea, with the awakening update for Sorceress and Giant are next (no scheduled time yet). Today, Pearl Abyss revealed the 4th awakening weapon for the Ranger class. She is now…