Black Desert Online Articles
Black Desert is outright gorgeous. There’s no denying that. But now, close to the game’s western launch in 2016, we are finally able to find out if there’s more to BDO than its good looks. Our own Bill Murphy has been diving into the Closed Beta and has some thoughts to share on precisely that topic.
One of the games that EU/NA players are most looking forward to playing as 2016 looms on the horizon is Black Desert Online. Today is a big day for fans as it marks the commencement of the first round of closed beta testing. The Black Desert CBT is now live and lucky holders of keys can now log in and try it out for themselves.
The Giant class 'awakening' trailer from Black Desert Online.
MMORPG.com has been given a very limited amount of keys for the Black Desert Online beta test #1 that starts Dec 16 and runs through Dec 22. Get your key now before they are all gone!
The Black Desert Online EU team has announced that the key redemption page for Closed Beta Test #1 is now live. Players can log in to attach keys to their accounts in preparation for the launch of CBT1 on December 16th.
The Korean version of Black Desert Online will be updating later this month with a host of new content. Most notably, however, is a new PvP system being put into place in Valencia. Under the new system, karma penalties have been reduced, no new penalties have been added, but players will lose experience on death.
Daum EU has just posted that sign ups for the first Black Desert Online EU/NA/Oceania closed beta test have just opened. What are you waiting for?
The DAUM EU Project Manager for Black Desert Online took to the game's official forum to reveal some new information about forthcoming closed beta-test scheduled for mid-December.
Daum EU has announced that the first European / North American / Oceania closed beta event will begin on Wednesday, December 16th and run through Tuesday, December 22nd. Players will be able to choose from Warrior, Sorceress, Berserker, Ranger, Wizard or the Tamer classes. To show off the newly-included Tamer, Daum has posted a brand new video to show off the Tamer and the class abilities.
Daum EU has answered a metric ton of Black Desert community questions on the official forums. They have taken on everything including mega-servers, service area, pre-order packages and more.
Daum EU has unveiled several new class videos to get Black Desert Online fans excited about the as-yet unannounced closed beta test. In addition, the team revealed three pre-order packages for BDO that will give a variety of in-game rewards and early-access benefits.
The Korean version of Black Desert Online is going to be updating on November 19th that will allow Sorceresses attaining level 56 to "awaken" a new weapon, in this case the Harbinger of Death scythe. To show off its awesomeness, Daum released a trailer. Check it out!
According to the Black Desert Online Facebook page, a new face template will be added to the Daum EU version of the game soon. Check out the new look and leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Daum EU has updated the regions where they will be publishing Black Desert Online. In addition to European nations and North America, the team has announced that a new deal has been struck to publish BDO in Oceania including Australia and New Zealand.
According to the Terms of use for Black Desert Online for the European and North American regions, IP blocks will be implemented to restrict the player base to those specific locations only. Players from other worldwide locations will have to play the version licensed for that area.