Manhattan Beach, CA – January 27, 2026 – Pearl Abyss has released a new update for Black Desert Mobile, introducing a revamp of the Great Desert, the addition of Chaos-grade Runes, and graphics improvements. This update reflects several key initiatives previously announced at Calpheon Ball 2025, aimed at enhancing the overall gameplay quality.
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Great Desert Revamp
The Great Desert has undergone a major transformation with this update. As revealed during Calpheon Ball 2025, the three existing difficulty levels have now been unified into a single Great Desert region. This merged region introduces monsters with Combat Power exceeding that of the former Shahzad difficulty, ranging from 30,000 to 83,000 CP, aligning with the continued growth of Adventurers.
To further support progression, new loot opportunities have been added. Blessed Light Crystals and Blessed Fog Crystals can now be obtained by defeating monsters, while the amount of Edana’s Coins acquired through excavation has been increased, ensuring that time spent in the Great Desert contributes more meaningfully to character development.
In addition, new hunting zones have been introduced where Ancient Seed, previously exclusive to Hystria Ruins, can now be obtained. Furthermore, The Wandering Merchant now appears in the merged Great Desert with updated items and quantities.
Chaos-grade Runes
Black Desert Mobile now welcomes Chaos-grade Runes, the highest-grade Runes to date.
Chaos-grade Runes can be enhanced using materials obtained in the Great Desert like Blessed Fog Crystals. These new Runes are designed to further empower Adventurers as they tackle more challenging content. Chaos-grade Runes can be crafted using; +20 Primal-Grade Rune, Chaos Jewel x10, Ah’krad x20 and Ambergris x2.
Graphics Upgrade
As part of the broader remaster preparations announced at Calpheon Ball 2025, Pearl Abyss has implemented an early-stage graphics and memory optimization update. This upgrade focuses on improving gameplay performance ahead of the full remaster release.
With this update, large-scale multiplayer combat scenarios now benefit from smoother gameplay and more stable frame rates. Additional optimizations to graphics processing and loading speeds further enhance the overall experience, though the degree of improvement may vary depending on the device used.
Celebratory In-Game Events
To commemorate the update, Black Desert Mobile is hosting a series of celebratory events named ‘A Three-Week Get-Together! Guides & Missions Event.’ Running for three weeks starting January 20, these events feature cooperative missions across all regions, as well as progression-focused activities designed to support new Adventurers. Completing missions may unlock additional bonus events, encouraging community-wide participation.
In addition, the Progression Guide Event for New Adventurers encourages experienced players to share guides and tips to support newcomers on their journey. By participating in missions and community-driven activities, Adventurers can earn various rewards while celebrating the launch of the Great Desert Revamp and new progression systems. Please visit the official event notice here for more information.
For more information on Black Desert Mobile, please visit the official website. To stay up to date with the latest events in Black Desert Mobile, follow the game on Facebook, X, and YouTube.
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ABOUT BLACK DESERT IP
The Black Desert IP is Pearl Abyss‘ open-world action MMORPG franchise with cutting-edge visuals and skill-based combat that redefines the genre. With the most developed character customization system of any game currently on the market, players can break out of the norm and make unique characters that truly represent themselves. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world, and extensive lore will excite both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPGs. Pearl Abyss is currently servicing the Black Desert IP, which has gained 55 million players across the world on PC, mobile, and console.
ABOUT PEARL ABYSS
Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry with its renowned MMORPG franchise Black Desert, which is available on PC, mobile, and console. All of Pearl Abyss’ games are built on the company’s proprietary engine and are renowned for cutting-edge graphics. Pearl Abyss is currently developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 using its next-generation game engine and is poised to grow its overseas market. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at: www.pearlabyss.com.
Jonathan Frankel