Black Desert
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Massively Overthinking: Could you ever be convinced to give a mobile MMORPG a try?
The Massively OP staff discusses the challenges and potential for mobile MMORPGs to gain wider acceptance. While acknowledging the platform's limitations and past issues with monetization and control schemes, some writers express a willingness to try well-designed titles, particularly those with PC versions or that offer meaningful interaction beyond autoplay.
Black Desert celebrates the Halloween season on PC and console with new and continuing events
Black Desert is celebrating Halloween across its PC and console versions with various in-game events. The PC version continues Marni's Playground with a boss fight and fashion show, while the console version features its own Marni's Playground, boss fight, and daily challenges. Both platforms also receive general game updates, and Black Desert Mobile focuses on class updates and quality-of-life improvements.
Black Desert introduces a new level cap and smooths its XP curve on PC, removes Frost Highlands on mobile
Pearl Abyss has updated Black Desert on PC, increasing the maximum level cap from 70 to 75 and smoothing the experience point curve for a more consistent progression. The update also includes UI simplifications and other minor adjustments. Black Desert Mobile received changes including the removal of the Frost Highlands area.
Black Desert Mobile celebrates a Moonlight Festival to ring in the autumn season
Black Desert Mobile is celebrating the autumn season with its Moonlight Festival event, running until October 13th. The event features seven missions and login rewards that grant moonlight fragments, used to unlock XP boosts and other in-game items. The PC version of Black Desert Online also received updates including a new common skill, a wolf spirit event, and adjustments to the Hermesia Inner Castle.
Black Desert PC brings the final chapter of its main quest line to the realm of Inner Edania
Black Desert on PC has received a patch that concludes Act I of its main quest line in Inner Edania, introducing a new boss and a weekly boss instance. Players completing this chapter will receive Agris Gold Coins. The update also includes class tweaks, new accessory acquisition methods, and additional monster spawn locations. Black Desert Mobile's weekly patch adds solo Azunak Arena entry, knowledge XP from monsters, class adjustments, and bug fixes.
Black Desert makes Inner Edania changes on PC and a big swath of class and item updates on mobile
Black Desert has received updates for both its PC and mobile versions. The PC version focuses on changes to Inner Edania, including new difficulty levels for the Altar of Blood, a junk exchange system, and various fixes. The mobile version introduces skill adjustments for classes and item streamlining, with some lower-grade glyphs being removed or replaced.
Black Desert opens Inner Edania on console, integrates life skill gear on PC, and adds a shared chest on mobile
Black Desert has released the Edania Part 2 update for its console versions, adding a new region, quests, monster zones, and bosses. PC players receive account-wide life skill gear and related UI updates, while the mobile version introduces a shared sigil chest and other improvements.
Perfect Ten: Revisiting the winners of our last 10 underrated MMORPG awards
This article revisits the winners of the last 10 years of "underrated MMORPG" awards, offering retrospective thoughts on each choice. While some picks like Project Gorgon and Final Fantasy XIV are celebrated, others like Elyon are noted for their short lifespan, and New World's inclusion is bittersweet due to Amazon's decision to sunset the game.
Black Desert PC adds more things to do in the Great Ocean and starts its next guild season
Black Desert's PC version received a significant update adding new content to the Great Ocean and launching a new guild season. Players can explore Cheonsa Island, battle new sea monsters, acquire new ship parts, and engage in sailing and bartering hot time events. The guild season introduces rule changes, new battlefields, and updated rewards.
Black Desert bonks the Agent with a buff bat on PC and brings guild fame updates to console
Black Desert has received weekly updates, including balance changes for several classes on PC, with a particular focus on the Agent class for both PvE and PvP. Console versions also saw updates to guild features, new monster zones, and UI improvements. PC players can now customize fairies and access new guild war declaration options.
Black Desert Mobile celebrates one year of its united global server with five weeks of events
Black Desert Mobile is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its united global server with five weeks of in-game events. These events will feature continent-themed activities, weekly rewards, a digital cake buff, and various quests and boss fights. The latest patch also includes updates to bounty missions, class adjustments, and overall game fixes.
Massively Overthinking: How important is an auction house in MMORPGs?
MMORPG developers and players discuss the critical importance of auction houses and asynchronous trading systems. While some older MMORPGs succeeded without them, modern titles often rely on these features to facilitate player economies and trade, with their absence significantly impacting player experience and engagement.
Pearl Abyss Q2 2026: Crimson Desert tapers off, Black Desert flattens, DokeV eyes 2028
Pearl Abyss's Q2 2026 financial report indicates that Crimson Desert sold 2.11 million copies but saw a revenue decline post-launch, while Black Desert revenue remained flat year-over-year. The company is targeting a second-half 2028 release for DokeV and is continuing development on Plan 8, though marketing for DokeV is not expected until late 2027.
Black Desert PC adds more monster zones, new bosses, and new accessories with Edania Part 2
Black Desert PC has received the Edania Part 2 update, introducing new monster zones, bosses, and accessories for endgame players within Inner Edania. The update also includes a new PvP mode, cosmetic outfit, and the Tachyon Legacy. Additionally, PC players benefit from monster zone hot time events, Drakania class adjustments, and changes to max level progression. Black Desert Mobile also received its own update with new quests and features.
Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert DLC is scheduled to 'release this year' — and I'm not ready for…
Pearl Abyss has confirmed in its latest financial report that downloadable content for Crimson Desert is scheduled for release in 2026. The company plans to reveal more details about the DLC's content in the third quarter of 2026, while continuing to refine the game's overall quality and content direction.
Pearl Abyss Q2 earnings decline as impact of Crimson Desert's launch period subsides
Pearl Abyss reported a decline in its second-quarter earnings, with operating revenue down 41.4% to $135.9 million and operating profit down 68.1% to $47.7 million, following the initial launch impact of Crimson Desert. The company sold 2.11 million copies of Crimson Desert in the quarter, which represented about 70% of total console revenue. Pearl Abyss is developing DLC for Crimson Desert and plans to release it on Nintendo Switch 2 in the first half of 2027.
Black Desert launches the guild fame system on PC, brings the Agent and Hyperboost to console
Black Desert has launched its new Guild Fame system on PC, allowing players to contribute to shared guild growth and unlock passive benefits. The PC update also includes a revamp of war declarations and class balancing. Meanwhile, the console version receives the Agent class and Hyperboost feature, along with adventure log updates and easier crafting for spirit essences.
Black Desert Mobile continues content streamlining by removing instances and rescheduling PvP activities
Black Desert Mobile is continuing its content streamlining efforts by removing several instances and rescheduling PvP activities. Rewards from removed instances have been relocated to other in-game activities, and PvP modes will now feature weekly rotations. Additionally, treasures can now be used across all characters on an account.
MMO Week in Review: I want to believe
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates and announcements for numerous titles including Stars Reach, EverQuest Legends, Elder Scrolls Online, and Final Fantasy XIV. Key stories include Stars Reach's official early access date, Elder Scrolls Online's post-layoff roadmap, and Guild Wars 3 revealing its composers. The article also touches on game development, business practices, and player sentiment across various MMORPGs.
Black Desert PC launches the Agent class and hands out the Hyperboost to players in latest patch
Black Desert on PC has released the new Agent class and the Hyperboost progression feature in its latest patch. The Agent class wields a pistol and features swift movement, with in-game events celebrating its launch. Hyperboost assists characters graduating from season servers by providing high-tier gear to prepare them for upcoming content.
