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Game details

  • Description Fast, non-target combat in a sprawling open world where deep character customization, player-driven economy, life-skills (fishing, crafting, trading), and large-scale guild sieges combine sandbox freedom with MMO progression.
  • Genre Sandbox, Action RPG, Exploration, MMORPG, War, Crafting
  • Developer Pearl Abyss
  • Publisher Pearl Abyss
  • Release Date Jul 14, 2015

Latest updates

Patch Notes - August 20, 2026

Here are the latest update details for Black Desert Online on August 20, 2026 (Thu). Today’s patch contains 231 updates.


Events

  • Push Further at the Altar of Blood! -
  • Aug 23, 2026 (Sun) 00:00 - Sept 5, 2026 (Sat) 23:59 (UTC)
  • Attention, Guild Masters! Enjoy fixed Growth Guild benefits for one week -
  • Aug 20, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 27, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
  • [Mysterious Ore] New Supplies for Crystals - ...

Patch Notes - August 13, 2026


Inner Edania

Agris, Markthanan, Elion, and Aal have at last revealed their presence in the deepest reaches of Edania. Now, you must prove your worth against their might and take another step along the path of destiny woven through Edania. Your choices and resolve will shape Edania's tomorrow, so make every preparation before taking on this challenge.In Inner Edania, you will once again encounter the wide range of content introduced in the previous Edania region, now in entirely new forms,...

Patch Notes - August 6, 2026

Guild Fame

Guilds are an integral part of Black Desert, bringing Adventurers together to share adventures, create stories, and make lasting memories.

The new Guild Fame system turns your individual activities into your guild's growth, which in turn provides benefits for you. Guild members can earn Guild Fame through various activities and unlock guild-wide benefits based on their Guild Fame. Guild Fame can also be spent to activate special effects. By encouraging guilds to earn and replenish...

Patch Notes - July 30, 2026

HYPERBOOST

New and returning Adventurers may sometimes find themselves unsure of where or how to begin. With Edania Part 2, a new region for your adventures, on the horizon, we felt it was time to revamp the progression system so Adventurers still learning the ropes of Black Desert can grow more quickly. We have streamlined unnecessarily complex steps and reorganized key progression milestones to provide a smoother path forward. ...

Patch Notes - July 23, 2026

Events

  • Heidel Ball Countdown Challenges -
  • July 23, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 25, 2026 (Sat) 23:59 (UTC)
  • Wonders Await in the Sea Palace -
  • July 23, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 6, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
  • Twitch Drops: 3 Days Starting Sunday! (feat. Heidel Ball Watch Party) -
  • July 26, 2026 (Sun) 00:30 UTC - July 29, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 UTC
  • The Heidel Ball Celebration Feast - ...

Patch Notes - July 16, 2026

Events

  • [NA vs EU Showdown at Heidel Ball 2026] Predict the Champion! NA or EU? -
  • Event Period: July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 24, 2026 (Fri) 23:59 (UTC)
  • Winged Mermaid Makes waves -
  • July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
  • The Fountain Feels Festive -
  • July 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - July 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
  • [Combat Special Pass] One More Time - ...