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.

Pearl Abyss announced the development of native builds of Black Desert Console for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series.

The new builds will leverage the advanced hardware of these platforms, offering players a superior gaming experience. Best of all, this upgrade will be rolled out for free to all current Black Desert Console owners.

In the above Developer Commentary video, Black Desert Console General Manager Matt provided updates on the project and future plans for the game:

• The PlayStation 5 version has completed internal development and is nearing platform certification.
• Development for the Xbox Series X version is ongoing, with both native builds expected to be released by the first half of 2025.
• Larger-scale updates such as the Land of the Morning Light Expansion will follow the release of the native builds.

Matt expressed gratitude for players' patience, promising a significant enhancement to the game’s visual and performance fidelity on next-gen consoles. Players can expect detailed FAQs and notices soon, ensuring a smooth upgrade process.

Additionally, on December 12, 2024, Pearl Abyss will release exciting updates to keep players engaged:

• Kharazad Accessories: A new upgradeable item set, crafted using existing Deboreka accessories and a new material, Essence of Dawn, obtained from Land of the Morning Light monster zones.
• Accessory Exchange System: A newly introduced system that allows players to exchange parts of the Deboreka accessory set. For example, players can exchange a Deboreka Necklace for a Deboreka Ring.
• Daily Rewards & Special Events: Beneficial items like Mythical Censer and significant buffs for PvE, PvP, and life skills, running until March 2025.
• Life Skill EXP (excluding Trading) 50%
• Mount EXP 50%
• Training EXP 50%
• Farming EXP 100%
• Flower of Oblivion x2 Event
• Imperial Training Delivery Invoice Event
• Combat EXP 500%
• Skill EXP 200%
• Increased Item Drop Rate 50%
• Double Rewards: Black Shrine, Dark Rifts, Atoraxxion, Red Battlefield
• Copy Item with One Marni Fuel Event

These updates aim to enrich the current gameplay experience while preparing players for the enhanced future of Black Desert Console.

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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Black Desert Online is currently available PC, as well as PS4 and Xbox One (compatible on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S), with native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S editions expected in first half of 2025.