Black Desert Online Release Date Set At March 3 2016

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 will not have an Open Beta phase so CB2 will be the last chance to try the game before full release.

Black Desert Online is free to play in Korea, but back in October 2015, we learned that the Western version would be buy to play. While the change in payment models caught many off guard, it does make the game's Founder's Packs a little more palatable since they include a retail license along with a few digital goodies.

If even February 18 seems too long a wait for your BDO fix, check out the free Character Creator download. The game is running a 'Beauty and the Beast' event where players who create the most beautiful and dreadful characters have a chance to win some prizes.

For more information, check out the official post from Daum Games. A new trailer accompanies the release date announcement, have a look below: