The Black Desert Online forum has been updated with a long list of improvements to the EU / NA version of the game in direct response to player feedback. Of particular note is the fact that energy potions will not be part of the cash shop, though players will be able to visit an NPC to trade unused energy into a potion that can then be sold / traded on the marketplace.
Black Desert Online: On Gender Locking the Classes
One thing that everyone here at MMORPG.com seems to agree on, with regards to Black Desert, Devilian, TERA, and other imported MMOs, is that gender locking classes is an unwanted practice. As a player, you either have to come to accept it, or refuse to play what could be your preferred class. In a genre that’s original intent was to let you play the character of your complete choosing, locking classes behind certain genders seems in opposition of that intent.
Black Desert Online: Christmas Comes to the Desert in KR Version
Steparu has published a fantastic new video that shows off the Christmas spirit in the Korean version of Black Desert Online. Festive decorations and outfits abound. Get in the holiday mood by checking it out!
Black Desert Online: Merry Christmas from the Black Desert Online Beta
It’s rare that an MMO comes across my desk for which I don’t have much background or context. It’s rarer still for that MMO to be in closed beta, with a lot of localization work and polish needed, and still leave a tremendously positive impression. Enter Black Desert Online (BDO), the upcoming fantasy MMORPG from Pearl Abyss and Daum Games, which just completed its first CBT this week.
Black Desert Online: Taming the Tamer and the UI in Closed Beta
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.
Black Desert Online: First Closed Beta Event Goes Live
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.
Black Desert Online: Closed Beta 1 Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given a very limited amount of keys for the Black Desert Online beta test #1 that starts Dec 16 abd runs through Dec 22. Get your key now before they are all gone!