New Class and Content Roadmap Announced at Black Desert’s Heidel Ball

A deeper look at the game’s first co-op dungeon, Atoraxxion, and more were also revealed

Manhattan Beach, California — June 21, 2021— Over the weekend Pearl Abyss announced a new Black Desert class, Corsair, and a content roadmap for the rest of the year in the game’s annual community event, Heidel Ball 2021. The interactive live stream was watched by over 500,000 Adventurers with 850,000 total views on Twitch and YouTube.

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BUGATTI Collaboration Available Now in Black Desert

Fulfill your need for speed on all platforms

Manhattan Beach, California — June 8, 2021 — Today, Pearl Abyss announced an in-game collaboration between Black Desert and the prestigious French brand BUGATTI. Adventurers can take part in special quests rewarding in-game branded items across all platforms from now until the first week of July.

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Atoraxxion, Black Desert’s First Co-Op Dungeon, is Coming

Adventurers on PC and consoles can take on the all new co-op dungeon this summer

Manhattan Beach, California — 2 June 2021 — Today, Pearl Abyss announced that Atoraxxion, the game’s first co-op dungeon, will launch later this summer on both Black Desert Online and Black Desert Console. The dungeon will be released in four themed parts the first, Vahmalkea, will be available soon. The company also revealed additional information on the dungeon, including a look at new mechanics and gameplay. 

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Black Desert launches Great Expedition and Sycraia content in massive update for console

Manhattan Beach, California May 27, 2021— Today, Pearl Abyss announced a massive update for Black Desert Console, adding both the Great Expedition content as well as the Sycraia Underwater Ruins, a new high-level grinding spot. The highly anticipated update brings new questlines, ships, a bartering system and various in-game events and improvements.

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Pearl Abyss Announces Amazon Collaboration to Make Black Desert Online Free for All Prime Gaming Members

Manhattan Beach, California April 7, 2021— Today, Pearl Abyss announced a collaboration with Amazon that will make Black Desert Online free for all Prime Gaming members from April 7 to May 5. Amazon Prime Gaming members will be able to claim new rewards each month as the campaign runs until June 30. To celebrate, the company has also announced numerous in-game rewards for both new and veteran Adventurers. 

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Pearl Abyss to Begin Self-Publishing Black Desert Online

The MMORPG will change publishers in time for the game’s five-year anniversary

Manhattan Beach, California — January 27, 2021Today, Pearl Abyss announced it will take over publishing rights for Black Desert Online in North America and Europe. This means Pearl Abyss will control publishing rights for the entire Black Desert franchise on all platforms, including current and next-gen consoles, PC, and mobile devices, excluding the South America region. Starting February 25, the game’s developer will also assume live service from long-time partner Kakao Games. Players can continue their Black Desert adventure and earn rewards for transferring their accounts.

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Pearl Abyss’s Shadow Arena Re-focuses around “Trio Mode” with strategic & team-oriented 3v3 Combat

The Hero Action brawler’s development team restructures to give its players what they want

SEOUL, South Korea — January 14, 2021 — Pearl Abyss announced today that Shadow Arena has shifted its primary game mode from 1v40 battle royale to a team-based “Trio Mode.” The change comes after an extensive review of player feedback during early access, which has given the developers the opportunity to give its players exactly what they’re asking for: more strategic and cooperative gameplay. The biggest change is a dramatic shift in scope, with the new “Trio Mode” narrowing combat into 3v3 battles, where each teammate has a clearly defined role.

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