Latest Black Desert Online News

The Ninja class is now available in the Xbox version of Black Desert. He brings high powered, precise attacks, concealment and stuns to the table. In addition to the new class, console players will also find two new guild bosses in the form of Ancient Puturum and Muskan of Madness. Lastly, Marni Stones have been added to give endgame players a boost in leveling past 57.

On July 10th, Black Desert Online players will be able to take part in a new PvE activity called Altar of Blood. Parties of three level 56+ players will be fighting in a defensive horde mode with each round of the battle getting more difficult and with more powerful enemies. Each round will feature an "end boss" that has to be defeated in order for the next round to begin up to a maximum of ten rounds.

Starting today, Black Desert Online players can take part in the new Amazing Summer Challenge event. Over the course of the next week, players can earn a number of daily rewards depending on how many hours they play. Other ongoing events include the Shai Release Events, Play for a Free Game Pass, and Art of Thrones community event.

Pearl Abyss has announced that Black Desert will be launching on PlayStation 4 on August 22nd. Starting today, PS4 players can pre-order Black Desert to prepare for the big day. There are three packages available ($29.99, $49.99 and $99.99), each with its own set of in-game items and two with two days of early access ahead of launch.

Black Desert Online has been updated to bring the brand new Shai class on board as well as a trio of new donkeys ("Derome, Cherose, and Vallet") just for her. Each one offers her a special benefit as she rides it in reverse saddle to show "her whimsical nature". Shai and her Ass will receive a 50% mount boost when the update officially launches later today.

UPDATE: We've received additional information from Kakao & Pearl Abyss about the data breach. Check it out after the jump. ORIGINAL: After a security breach of Black Desert Online user information, Kakao Games has locked down some player accounts. The company posted late yesterday that it had become "aware that account information of a number of users has been posted publicly on various sites and platforms" which led to the locking down of all "known accounts".

Pearl Abyss and Kakao Games have announced that the Shai class will be making its way into Black Desert Online on June 26th. From today through launch, players can pre-create and customize their Shai's look. When the 26th rolls around, those who pre-created a Shai will also receive "an exclusive accessory, an in-game title, as well as several convenient items" that will help her along the way.

The development roadmap for the second half of 2019 has been published on the Black Desert Online site. In it, readers are provided with basic information about what the dev team will be working on for the balance of the year. Some of the areas in development include improvements to a variety of buffs, NPC interactions, and class balance. New content will include the Odylita region and more work on PvP Territory War & Raid Party.

Pearl Abyss has announced that Black Desert is heading to PlayStation 4 and that pre-orders will open on July 2, 2019. Those who pre-order will receive a number of in-game rewards and will be able to participate in an early access period ahead of the game's launch on PS4. The PS4 version will be available in NA, EU, Japan and South Korea on launch.

During this weekend's Heidel Ball fan event, Kakao Games made a number of big announcements including a new class, a new expansion, a PvE experience and a balance update for PvE and Life Skill content.