It’s the Valkyrie’s time to shine today as her Awakening becomes available in Black Desert Online. The Valkyrie normally deals with her enemies using her sword and formidable defenses, but she can now swap to a fearsome one-handed lance which grants her extra reach to engage foes before they come too close. A defensive force to be reckoned with, the Valkyrie excels at withstanding high-powe... more.

This week, the gift of Awakening is bestowed upon the Tamer, a sword-wielding melee class that fights side by side with the black wolf Heilang. Tamers across the world of Black Desert can now swap to the new Celestial Bo Staff and enjoy increased mobility while retaining Heilang’s skills and defensive powers. The Celestial Bo Staff allows Tamers to more easily target small groups or lone oppo... more.

Starting tonight, the skies of Black Desert Online will be illuminated with an eerie blood red moon and jack-o’-lanterns will light the misty town streets. Halloween celebrations begin as players are invited to take part in a host of trick-or-treat events that will reward them with special loot. For the full event details and list of rewards, head to the event page. To show your enthusiasm fo... more.

This week the Ranger unlocks her true potential and awakens, claiming the last gift of the Goddess: the Kamasylven Sword. Though she is already light on her feet, this weapon will allow her to move like the wind, slicing down her foes, or leaping away to pierce them with her deadly aim. The Ranger is quite mobile, flowing from melee to long range effortlessly. The introduction of the Kamasylven... more.

It’s the Berserker’s turn to awaken in Black Desert Online, with today’s new update giving this class access to the all-new Iron Blaster weapon. Well known for ground-shaking power, the Berserkers’ Iron Blaster will leave foes shaking in their boots―or flat on their backs. The Iron Blaster will complement the Berserker’s already crushing power, and can be used for engaging enemies a... more.

Black Desert Online is getting two special offers starting today and available until September 26th. The first, a new Starter’s package priced at $9.99/€9.99, allows players to delve into the immense MMO at the lowest price to date. Additionally, the Traveler’s and Explorer’s packages have received a 30% discount, now available at $19.99/€19.99 and $34.99/€34.99 respectively. Dur... more.

The second of the bi-weekly Class Awakening rollout is here in Black Desert Online, this time bringing the Sorceress to the front of the fray. The Sorceress’ Awakening weapon is an imposing Scythe that allows her to engage multiple foes and create veritable whirlwinds of destruction. Just like the Warrior’s Greatsword, the Sorceress will gain access to the Scythe after reaching level 55. Ge... more.

The second part of the Valencia Expansion as well as the first class Awakening are both coming to Black Desert Online today, and Kakao Games has released two new trailers to celebrate. With the Valencia Part Two Expansion, players will be able to journey to Muiquun, the Land of Outlaws. This abandoned town, in the middle of the Cantusa Desert, is rumored to be the home of the infamous Muiquun ... more.

Kakao Games today released a fascinating developer diary in which Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss explains some of the key decisions that went into creating the popular MMO. Find out what makes Black Desert Online tick, from gameplay to design, by watching the two-part video posted below. Purchase: https://www.blackdesertonline.com/shop/GamePass.html Patch Notes: http://forum.blac... more.

In a trailer that was released today, Kakao Games has shown a glimpse of the exciting upcoming naval content that will be added to Black Desert Online in Q4 of this year. This free expansion will raise the bar of what is possible in current day MMORPGs. The update will expand the already massive world of Black Desert and introduce new gameplay features. Players will venture out on the sea for e... more.