Black Desert
News, coverage and analysis tracking Black Desert across the outlets.- Black Desert hypes summer and Heidel Ball on PC, wraps up Arena of Solare season on consoleBlack Desert is hyping its summer season and upcoming Heidel Ball event on PC with new quests, fishing, and daily challenges. Meanwhile, the Arena of Solare season has concluded on console versions, which also received class balance changes and adjustments to boss rewards and instance difficulty.
- Black Desert Mobile brings class transcendence and skill-enhancing sigils in latest patchBlack Desert Mobile's latest patch introduces the class transcendence feature, merging ascension and awakening forms to simplify character progression and add new skill levels. The update also includes skill-enhancing sigils, a new outfit, and visual effect improvements for smoother gameplay.
- Black Desert Mobile Introduces the Transcendence Class Remaster, a Combat Skill Overhaul UpdatePearl Abyss has released a major update for Black Desert Mobile, introducing the new Transcendent Class system which overhauls combat skills and enhances visual effects. This update unifies existing Ascension and Awakening classes, expands skill levels to 20, and allows for further customization through Skill Sigils and weapon specializations. The game also features a Heidel Ball event on July 11 to celebrate the update.
- Black Desert holds an Arena of Solare event on PC and preps transcendent classes for mobileBlack Desert is holding an Arena of Solare party rumble event on PC to celebrate the season's end, featuring quests and challenges for players. Console players will receive video guides for advanced features, while the mobile version is preparing for the release of transcendent classes and skill visual updates next week.
PlayStation Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPGSony has added three new PlayStation 5 games to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs for June 2026: Black Desert (2025), Blades of Fire, and Farming Simulator 25. The article also lists other games added to the service this month, including Final Fantasy 16 and Sonic X Shadow Generations.- The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyondSteam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
- Black Desert preps pirate fleet for console and class balancing for PC, adds pirate hunts on mobileBlack Desert is rolling out updates across its different versions. The console version will receive the Margoria pirate fleet and new solo instances, while the PC version focuses on class balancing and improvements to the Edania boss fight. Black Desert Mobile introduces weekly pirate hunt missions and UI updates.
'Absolutely Terrible Idea': Nobody Likes Sony's New PS Plus ExperimentSony is experimenting with a staggered release of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles in the USA, UK, and Japan, a move that has been met with criticism from users. Instead of releasing all monthly games at once, they are now being spread out over several weeks, causing confusion and frustration regarding game availability by region. Sony has not provided an official reason for this change, stating only that they are exploring new delivery methods for the Game Catalog.
2 More June 2026 PS Plus Extra Games Available to Download NowPlayStation Plus Extra subscribers in the USA, UK, and Japan can now download Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. Sony is experimenting with a staggered release of monthly games for these regions, a method that has received negative feedback. Additional titles like Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert are also scheduled for release later in June.
New Crimson Desert update finally solves the case of the missing outdoor furniturePearl Abyss has released update 1.12.01 for Crimson Desert, addressing issues such as disappearing outdoor furniture and the inability to climb moving objects. The update is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, with PC and Mac App Store versions to follow. Despite initial middling reviews, Crimson Desert has achieved over 6 million sales worldwide since its March release.- MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCGThis week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
- Black Desert arrives to PlayStation Plus, celebrates four years of self-pubbing PC and consolePearl Abyss is celebrating four years of self-publishing Black Desert on PC and its recent arrival to PlayStation Plus. The MMORPG is offering various in-game events and gift packs for both PC and console players. PC players can participate in a desert light event until July 16th, while console players receive login rewards until July 22nd and a special Dark Prince gift pack.
- Black Desert Celebrates 4-Year Self-Publishing Anniversary with Community EventPearl Abyss is celebrating Black Desert's 4-year self-publishing anniversary with a new global community event called "Desert Light." Players can earn rewards by participating in various in-game activities to contribute to shared milestones, with additional bonuses unlocked as global objectives are met. The event also offers opportunities to exchange collected tokens for valuable items like Cron Stones and Advice of Valks.
2 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download NowSony has added new games to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for June 2024, with a staggered release schedule for the UK, USA, and Japan. Titles now available include Final Fantasy 16 for PlayStation 5 and the PS2 rhythm game Gitaroo Man. Future additions include Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure.
PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2026 Games Rolling Out NowSony is rolling out the June 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game additions, with a staggered release schedule being tested in the US, UK, and Japan. Titles include Final Fantasy 16, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, Black Desert, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and the PS2 classic Gitaroo Man.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (15th-21st June)Several new games are scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus between June 15th and 21st. Notable titles include Square Enix's action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, various titles will become available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers.- These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)This week sees the release of several new games for the PlayStation 5, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, a selection of titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
Crimson Desert DLC "will be substantively different" to the main game, Pearl Abyss PR lead teasesPearl Abyss PR lead Will Powers teased that the upcoming DLC for Crimson Desert will be "substantively different" from the base game in scope, scale, or size. The developer, known for its live service approach with Black Desert, continues to provide frequent free updates for Crimson Desert while working on the paid expansion.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Lineup for June 2026 Brings Major AAA Titles to Subscribers | InvisionSony has announced a strong lineup of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in June 2026, including major titles like Final Fantasy XVI and Sonic X Shadow Generations. The update aims to enhance the value of the subscription service amidst increasing competition. Premium subscribers will also gain access to the PS2 Classic, Gitaroo Man.
Sonic X Shadow Generations, Final Fantasy 16, and More Headline PS Plus Extra/Premium in JuneSony is adding several games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium throughout June, with a staggered release schedule. Titles include Sonic X Shadow Generations, Final Fantasy 16, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Black Desert, Blades of Fire, Farming Simulator 25, and the PS2 classic Gitaroo Man for Premium subscribers.