Black Desert Online's Head Start Has Begun

Just under a week after the end of CBT2, Black Desert Online's Conqueror's Package head start began today at 3 AM EST/12 AM PST. All servers are open, each with six—currently "Crowded" or "Overrun"—channels available. More of the nine channels per server will be opened as needed. The launch is currently experiencing a few issues, but fixes are on the way.

Conqueror's Package items can be redeemed, but you have to get in-game and make a character first. Once you do, you have to go to the website and redeem each category of item—for example, furniture or pets—individually. You will then have to choose your pet, costume, furniture, etc and the server the receiving character is on manually on the website before you can redeem it. Once you have confirmed your selections, the items will show up in your in-game mail—press B in-game to access it—on the server you chose within 24 hours. While you can redeem these items, the in-game cash shop will not be live until March 3rd.

Explorer's Package pre-orders will be let in next on March 1st. Traveler's Package pre-orders will be let in on March 2nd. Everyone else will be let in on March 3rd, when the game officially launches.