Major Content Update Brings New Character Classes to Black Desert on Xbox One

Node Wars, Conquest Wars, and New Classes including Dark Knight, Lahn, Musa and Striker now available in fantasy-action MMORPG

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – April 3, 2019 – Less than one month after the launch of Black Desert for Xbox One, publisher Pearl Abyss today announced that its second content expansion is now available as a free update. The fantasy-action MMORPG introduces four new classes, each bringing a completely new way to experience the game, as well as large-scale PvP feature modes called Node Wars and Conquest Wars.

Watch the content update launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/OjqJogcUl5s

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Black Desert Now Available on Xbox One with New Launch Editions and Rewards

Become Your True Self in New Fantasy-Action MMORPG Delivering a Genre-Defining Console Experience

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – March 4, 2019 Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, the all-new open-world fantasy action MMORPG, has launched on Xbox One and is now available for purchase on the Microsoft Store. Black Desert introduces a new Base Game ($9.99) as well as three launch editions, Standard ($29.99), Deluxe ($49.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) that offer additional in-game items. 

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NetEase Launches LifeAfter, a Zombie Survival MMOPRG for iOS and Android

After topping download charts in China, the apocalyptic game gets a chance at a second life in North America and Australia

GUANGZHOU, China – Feb. 28, 2019 – NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) today announced the North American and Australian launch of LifeAfter, a zombie survival multiplayer mobile game for iOS and Android. LifeAfter packs all the joys of a classic MMORPG with the gun-toting, hunting and gathering, and on-the-fly crafting of some of the most popular action games before it. LifeAfter released in China last year to acclaim from mobile game action and strategy fans, topping the global download charts in the late months of 2018. Continue reading NetEase Launches LifeAfter, a Zombie Survival MMOPRG for iOS and Android

Final Open Beta Announced for MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox One, Starting February 14, 2019

Experience All-New Content, Gameplay and Exclusive Rewards Before March 4 Launch

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – February 1, 2019 – Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, their all-new open-world fantasy action MMORPG, will be running a Final Open Beta on Xbox One from February 14-17. This is the last chance players will be able to experience Black Desert for free before the game’s launch on March 4, 2019.  Continue reading Final Open Beta Announced for MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox One, Starting February 14, 2019

MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox One Now Available for Pre-Order, Launching March 4, 2019

Pre-order Benefits Include Early Access and Unique In-Game Rewards Starting March 1, 2019, with Ultimate, Deluxe and Standard Editions

Manhattan Beach, Calif. – January 7, 2019 – Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, their all-new open-world fantasy action MMORPG on Xbox One, is now available for pre-order prior to its full launch on March 4, 2019. For players interested in earning exclusive rewards, pre-orders of the Standard ($29.99 USD), Deluxe ($49.99 USD) and Ultimate ($99.99 USD) Editions will provide early access to the full game and various benefits such as in-game items, horse armor and more.

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Pearl Abyss, the Creators of Black Desert Online, Setting Its NA Regional Office in Manhattan Beach, CA

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – Dec. 12, 2018 – Pearl Abyss, the creators of the Black Desert MMORPG video game franchise, has today 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.

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MMORPG Black Desert Now Available on Xbox One in Open Beta Until November 12

Xbox One players to experience the expansive fantasy action MMORPG on console for a limited time

SEOUL – November 8, 2018 – Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, their open-world fantasy action MMORPG on Xbox One, is now available in Open Beta until Nov. 12. Download Black Desert today by visiting the Microsoft Store – special launch-day rewards await those who participate! To learn more about Black Desert on Xbox One and the Open Beta features, visit xbox.playblackdesert.com. Continue reading MMORPG Black Desert Now Available on Xbox One in Open Beta Until November 12

Open Beta Announced for MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox One, Starting Nov 8th

Hands-On Gameplay Demos Available to the Public at TwitchCon within Pearl Abyss Lounge

SEOUL – October 25, 2018 – Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, their all-new open-world fantasy MMORPG on Xbox One, will be available to play via Open Beta from Nov. 8-12. For fans who can’t wait until November, Pearl Abyss is bringing Black Desert to TwitchCon 2018 in its first-ever public debut. From Oct. 26-28, TwitchCon attendees are encouraged to visit and experience Black Desert on Xbox One at the Pearl Abyss Lounge, Booth #1711, for a hands-on demo, the chance to win exclusive swag, and photo opportunities. Media appointments are being accommodated by request to globalpr@pearlabyss.com.

Register now for the upcoming Open Beta for Black Desert on Xbox One at: https://xbox.playblackdesert.com/

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