black desert

Official Site: Black Desert (EN), Black Desert (KR)
Studio: Pearl Abyss/Daum Games
Launch Date: March 3, 2016
Genre: Fantasy Hybrid Sandbox
Business Model: B2P (Cash Shop) in the West (F2P elsewhere)
Platform: PC

Black Desert Online will launch its Drieghan expansion in the West on November 14th

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This November, a new expansion is coming to Pearl Abyss's sandbox MMO Black Desert Online. The expansion, titled Drieghan, will release on November 14th...

Black Desert Online’s latest patch reworks Node War system, kicks off Beerfest event

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This week's Black Desert Online patch introduces changes to the game's Node War system, marks the beginning of the three-week Beerfest in-game event, and...

One Shots: Gung-ho Gandalf

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It's one thing to get a stern talking-to, even when you deserve it. It's another thing when that lecture comes from a gruff angel-wizard...

Battle Bards Episode 128: Seaside port

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Why not sail up to our dock and tie your ship to ours for an hour? The Battle Bards return for another great episode...

Black Desert patches in pirate and equestrian events as Pearl Abyss reclaims Russian publishing

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Black Desert heard you liked events, so it's trotted out events aplenty for this week's patch: Ride on Time (uggggg, that one hurts) for...

CCP Games discusses EVE Online as a forever game, its 300K players, and its mobile and big screen aspirations

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Variety has a fresh interview with CCP Games CEO Hilmar Petursson on the sale of the company - and its chief asset, MMORPG EVE...

EVE Evolved: What could the sale of CCP Games mean for EVE Online?

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Just a few days ago, we awoke to news so unexpected that it made me check I hadn't time-traveled to April 1st: EVE Online...
Free me!

Black Desert and The Division are both free to play this weekend on Steam

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There was a time when it was rare to be able to try out an MMO without buying it, but these days the majority...
Romantic?

The Daily Grind: So how worried are you about Pearl Abyss’ buyout of CCP Games?

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The panic over the impending Pearl Abyss buyout of CCP Games has been palpable for the last 24 hours. The EVE Online Reddit was...

EVE Online developer CCP Games bought by Black Desert Online studio Pearl Abyss

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I bet that's not a headline you expected to wake up to! EVE Online developer CCP Games confirmed this morning that it will soon...

Black Desert counts 10M global registered users, plus news on today’s patch, Pearl Abyss benefits, and the Drieghan teaser trailer

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Remember last week when Pearl Abyss and Kakao claimed Black Desert's playerbase had seen a "massive surge" thanks to the game's visual remaster? "Black...

Pearl Abyss and Kakao claim Black Desert’s playerbase got a ‘massive surge’ thanks to the remaster

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Kakao and Pearl Abyss sent 'round a press release this morning stating that Black Desert has seen a "massive surge" in its playerbase since...

Black Desert’s arguably pay-to-win enhancement items enter the game and cash shop today

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You might have thought Black Desert would take a little break from its update pace, what with the graphical overhaul it just rolled out,...
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies.

Reddit erupts over Black Desert backtracking on ‘pay-to-win’ Valks’ Cry items

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If you've somehow come all this way in Black Desert's western run without believing there's even a teensy bit of pay-to-win in the game,...

Black Desert’s graphical remaster is live today, along with sales and contests

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As promised, Black Desert's Remastered version is live today, featuring a fully revamped graphical experience, plus a do-over for the game's audio (music too!)...

Black Desert’s remastered edition launches tomorrow with free stuff for all players

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Hear that crackle in the air? See that ripple on the distant horizon? It's Black Desert's remastered version, launching here in the west tomorrowday. "The...

Black Desert revamps and shortens Savage Rift, implements offline leveling

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Black Desert players are being treated to a big update this week featuring the revamp of Savage Rift that basically makes the PvE co-op...

Black Desert’s remastered edition looks and sounds amazing

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Black Desert fans have a good reason to be excited -- after all, when was the last time that the MMO you played got...

Pearl Abyss sees hefty revenue bump thanks to Black Desert

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Pearl Abyss, the Korean developer of Black Desert, posted its Q2 2018 earnings report this past week, showing both significantly increased revenue and profits...
I'm cutting it down.

Black Desert to show off its sizzling new graphics and music on Saturday

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Black Desert is about to look and sound even more incredible than it already does, and you'll be able to check it out as...

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