With the deepest character customization of any game currently on the market, Black Desert Online allows for unprecedented detail in character creation. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world, and extensive lore will enthrall both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPGs.

Travel through the lands in search of treasure and adventure or become one of the top craftsmen in the land. Set up trade routes and breed horses or compete against other guilds in epic siege warfare.

Black Desert creator Pearl Abyss announced that it is expanding operations with the company’s first North American office, located in Manhattan Beach, California.

The news comes after Pearl Abyss recently announced that the company acquired CCP Games, the creators of the popular spaceship MMORPG, EVE Online.

“The Manhattan Beach office will serve as an important regional office for Pearl Abyss’ continuing growth and success, and our self-publishing efforts in the western market,” said Senior Vice President, Pearl Abyss, Jeonghee Jin. “We have a large roster of talent to draw from in the Los Angeles area and look forward to the next phase of our growth in the global market.”

Multiple cities were considered over a 6-month search for the perfect creative office environment for Pearl Abyss. Ultimately, Onni Group’s Manhattan Beach Towers was selected because of the quality amenities next door at the Manhattan Beach Mall, the trophy quality of the creative building, and its prime location to draw on top talent with a mix of commercial and beach living. Greg Lovett, a principal at Cresa who specializes in working with interactive entertainment real estate, assisted Pearl Abyss with site selection and negotiations. 

Pearl Abyss’ mission is to create the best MMOs in the world. With their titles, the company wants to give their players an out-of-this-world experience like no other. This new location in Manhattan Beach will help progress the mission for Pearl Abyss for years to come.

Key Features

• A beautifully designed open world that’s as expansive as it is alive
• Heart-pounding skill-based combat
• Unprecedented character customization with incredible detail
• Crisp next-generation graphics
• Extensive open world PvP modes (Arena mode, guild vs guild, node wars, castle siege, and more)
• Engaging story with deep lore and epic quests
• Unique farming system - grow and perfect your crops
• A personalized stable - catch, tame, and breed wild horses
• Deep crafting, housing, fishing, hunting, and alchemy systems
• Intuitive action gameplay complete with gamepad support

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