Our latest coverage of Black Desert Online.
With the launch of Black Desert Online's combined NA/EU service just around the corner, Daum has announced that an IP block will be in place on the Korean service beginning March 3rd. This IP block will be active for "certain foreign IP addresses," most likely corresponding to other regions in which the game has an official service. This is unfortunate [...]
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Black Desert Online's cash shop spawned heated debates around the web during the CBT2 weekend, centered on cash shop shenanigans. Browsing forum posts, and articles, I see players raising concerns regarding overpriced cosmetics and debates about whether or not items such as skill resets (only available in the cash shop) provide a significant advantage. But no one seems to ask what exactly constitutes [...]
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We've partnered with Daum Games to giveaway 1000 Black Desert Online CBT2 keys. Closed Beta 2 is set to begin on February 18th, and key-holders will be able to download the client beginning on February 16th (even if you participated in CBT1 you'll have to download the new client). 18th of February at 08:00 UTC: servers open. 22nd of February [...]
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Considering the overwhelming demand circulating the web for CBT2 keys I can't help but wonder what it is about Black Desert that so many people are drawn to. Is it just curiosity? Or, is there something about Daum Games' MMO that's irresistible? I'll admit I was hyped months before I experienced any gameplay thanks to awesome character creation videos, exhibiting some of [...]
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As Black Desert Online's February 18th Closed Beta Test 2 approaches, Daum Games has seen fit to release more information about what players can expect from the test. Following feedback from the first Closed Beta Test, several changes have been made. The Karma system has been revamped, now "[balancing] player kills and death penalties." Voiceovers have been added. Tutorial videos [...]
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Earlier today, Daum Games revealed March 3, 2016 as the release date for the highly anticipated Western version of Black Desert Online. In the same announcement, the company started accepting applications for Closed Beta 2, scheduled to begin on February 18. Eager players can reserve their CB2 slot by pre-ordering the Explorer's ($49.99) or Conqueror's ($99.99) tier of the game's Founders Packs. Black Desert Online [...]
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The new year is barely a month old and the 2016 MMO line-up continues to grow. It's easy to get whirled away on the hype-train express in eager anticipation of an upcoming title. I was amped for WildStar, spoon-fed excitement by online communities and gossip from friends telling me that World of Warcraft's killer was about to be unleashed. Hype rarely lives up [...]
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After a long period of silence on the matter following the last Closed Beta, Daum Games Europe has announced that Black Desert Online Closed Beta Test 2 will begin February 18th. All players who bought in at the $50 Explorer Founder's Pack tier or higher will have access to this test. Specific details, such as end date and improvements made, [...]
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Following the removal of Energy Potions, you've undoubtedly been wondering what exactly will be in Black Desert Online's cash shop. We've all been waiting with baited breath to see if they have something up their sleeves, something that will give someone an unfair advantage. The cash shop was revealed in full today, barring prices. There are cosmetics, skill resets, EXP [...]
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It seems that the team at Daum Games are taking their promise of westernizing Black Desert Online to heart. Today, it was announced that, following tons of user feedback, Energy Potions will no longer be sold in the game's cash shop. In the NA/EU version of Black Desert Online, Energy is required for processing. It is meant as "a controlling [...]
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