Pearl Abyss, developer of Black Desert Online, has signed an MOU with Japan’s Silicon Studio for bilateral technical cooperation. The two organizations will be working together on graphic technology research and engine development, with Black Desert Online benefiting from the…
Black Desert Online – Valkyrie awakening arrives in English server
[Game website] A new class has gained her Awakening status in Black Desert Online. The Valkyrie normally deals with her enemies using her sword and defenses, but she can now swap to a fearsome one-handed lance which grants her extra…
Black Desert Online – Tamer class awakens in new content update
[Game website] This week, the gift of Awakening is bestowed upon the Tamer, a sword-wielding melee class that fights side by side with the black wolf Heilang. Tamers across the world of Black Desert can now swap to the new…
Black Desert Online – Halloween descends with festive game content
[Game website] Starting tonight, the skies of Black Desert Online will be illuminated with an eerie blood red moon and jack-o’-lanterns will light the misty town streets. Halloween celebrations begin as players are invited to take part in a host…
Black Desert Online – Ranger awakens with new underwater update
[Game website] This week the Ranger unlocks her true potential and awakens, claiming the last gift of the Goddess: the Kamasylven Sword. Though she is already light on her feet, this weapon will allow her to move like the wind,…
Black Desert Online – Berserker class awakens with new Iron Buster weapon
[Game website] It’s the Berserker’s turn to awaken in Black Desert Online, with today’s new update giving this class access to the all-new Iron Buster weapon. Well known for ground-shaking power, the Berserkers’ Iron Blaster will leave foes shaking in…
Black Desert Online – Powers unleashed as Sorceress awakens
[Game website] The second Class Awakening has arrived in Black Desert Online, this time bringing the Sorceress class to the front of the fray. The Sorceress’ Awakening weapon is an imposing Scythe that allows her to engage multiple foes and create…
Black Desert – Witch class awakening arrives in Korean server today
Following in the footsteps of the other classes, the Witch class will be getting her awakening update after today’s server maintenance in the Korean server of Black Desert. Ditching her staff (and some of what she wore), the Witch now…
Black Desert Online – New Valencia update and awakening system arrives
[Game website] Kakao Games has announced that the second update for Valencia, as well as the first class Awakening, arrives in Black Desert Online today. Players will be able to journey to Muiquun, the Land of Outlaws. This abandoned town, in…
Black Desert Online – New developer insights in Gamescom dev diaries
Kakao Games today released a fascinating developer diary in which Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss explains some of the key decisions that went into creating the popular MMO. Find out what makes Black Desert Online tick, from gameplay to…
Black Desert – Kunoichi class awakening arriving in Korea this week
Kakao Games, publisher of Black Desert in Korea, today announced the Kunoichi class in Black Desert will be getting her awakening update this Thursday. Switching her Kunai (Japanese dagger) for the unconventional circular blade (or chakra), Kunoichi has switched from…
Black Desert Online – Kakao Games confirm naval update arriving this year
In a trailer released today, publisher Kakao Games has shown a glimpse of the exciting upcoming naval content that will be added to Black Desert Online in Q4 of this year. The Korean server gets the update today. This free…
Black Desert – Game world expanding with massive naval update
Most hardcore Black Desert fans would have known by now, the game is getting a huge new update soon, with a focus on naval travel, combat, and a new continent. Scheduled to go live in the Korean server on 21…
Black Desert Online – Ninja and Kunoichi rising from the shadows soon
[Game website] Kakao Games today announced the Ninja and Kunoichi classes will arrive in Black Desert Online on July 20. Other than the 2 new classes, this update will also introduce the new Skill Addon System, which lets players customize…