Tag: Pearl Abyss

[Video] Shai Character Class Comes To Black Desert


Pearl Abyss today announced that the latest character class Shai is now available in Black Desert on the Xbox One. Shai wields a florang (boomerang) and a Vitclari, a powerful ornament that heals and protects her allies. Shai is an expert in gathering and alchemy and is the first class to be able to create a bonfire to heal allies, as well as the first class to be able to tame and ride donkeys.

Notable Shai skills include:

  • One-Two-Three — Shai throws the Florang up to three times, knocking back all enemies that are hit.
  • Eat This! — Shai powerfully throws her Florang in a long-range attack.
  • Over Here! — Shai creates a shielded area that can protect her allies from enemy attacks.
  • Come Out, Come Out! — Shai reveals hidden enemies using her Vitclari.
  • Play Dead —  Shai can ‘play dead’ and trick other players, but it may not work against monsters…

Pearl Abyss also noted in today’s update that the Shai pre-creation event was a massive success with 80% of players participating. Players with the Game Pass can give the standard Black Desert edition a go with no additional purchase necessary.

Source: Pearl Abyss Press Release

Black Desert: Pre-Create Your Shai Character, Get Rewards


Pearly Abyss has announced that the Shai class is officially available for…creation.

Starting today, Black Desert players are invited to participate in an in-game event to create and customize their Shai character for when the class officially becomes available on June 26. If you create your character before that point, you’ll be eligible for a number of rewards once the character goes live. The Shai is a boomerang-wielding support class, the first to be added to Black Desert.

  • Limited Edition title for Shai, `The Adorable Trickster`
  • Peek-a-Boo Black Spirit Cube Earring
  • Asula’s Accessory Box
  • Inventory +8 Expansion Coupon
  • Weight Limit +50LT
  • +2 Silver Embroidered Clothes Box
  • Extra Life EXP Scroll x10
  • Gold Bar 1kg (100,000,000 Silver)

Pearl Abyss Announces $1 Billion In Black Desert Online Revenue


Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss is breaking out the name brand Lunchables this week, and with good reason. The developer announced today that Black Desert has raked in one billion dollars in gross sales across all platforms. The title is available in over 150 countries and boasts 18 million users.

Robin Jung, CEO of Pearl Abyss, commented;

“We’re proud of what this achievement represents – the hard work and dedication from our teams over the past four years and the support from a community of fans around the world. With over 30% of gross sales for Black Desert stemming from mobile platforms, which saw an initial release in Asia in the past year, we’re confident that sales are accelerating. Pearl Abyss is optimistic for the future of Black Desert, and we look forward to launching Black Desert Mobile globally by the end of the year.”

Pearl Abyss formed in 2010 with a team of just seven employees. The company has expanded massively since then, and in 2017 acquired Eve Online developer CCP Games. In 2018, Pearl Abyss launched the remastered update for Black Desert Online while also working on expanding into the console sector.

Source: Pearl Abyss Press Release

Black Desert Online To Shutter Its Battle Royale Mode


In a rare show of self awareness for the industry, Kakao has announced that its Battle Royale mode for Black Desert Online will shut down. Originally released just a few months ago, Shadow Arena pits 50 players against one another with their eyes on shiny rewards. Unfortunately while Kakao had intended the mode to receive updates over time, the inconvenient truth is that the game was just taking too much focus and pulling the game away from the company’s vision.

“We had originally planned to provide continuous updates to Shadow Arena to keep it fresh and fun, but over time we had to consider how to balance making improvements to it, whilst working on fresh content. We felt that the focus on new updates was deviating from our original direction, partially due to the time being dedicated towards this mode. In addition, the recent rise of 3rd party software added to our concerns, making us further contemplate on its place within the scope of Black Desert Online.”

Shadow Arena will shut down on April 10, which those of you with calendars will note is this week. Wednesday, in fact. A compensation package will be released to players due to the sudden announcement of this removal.

Source: Black Desert Online

Black Desert Launches Latest Update


Black Desert has launched its latest update on Xbox less than one month after official launch. The update introduces four new classes, each bringing new ways to experience the game, as well as large-scale PvP modes called Node Wars and Conquest Wars.

The four classes are the Dark Knight, Lahn, Musa, and Striker.

  • Dark Knight: Dark Knight wields the beautiful but lethal Kriegsmesser and burns through nature’s energy to amplify her power. Using a variety of ranged magical skills, Dark Knight can confuse her enemies and create opportunities for a deadly combo of attacks.
  • Lahn: Lahn is extremely agile, with the unprecedented ability to leap and glide through the air over long distances. Combined with the flexibility of her Crescent Pendulum, whether she’s facing enemies head on or raining death from above, she is truly a force to be reckoned with.
  • Musa: Musa uses a variety of oriental martial arts, focusing mainly on sword skills and his horn bow. Expert swordsmanship allows Musa to unleash quick and deadly combos, making him an incredibly formidable adversary.
  • Striker: Born in Calpheon and trained by a martial-arts master, Striker is a close-quarters expert with countless years of training and experience. His skill in hand-to-hand attacks results in deadly consequences for those who meet him.

Node Wars is a PvP mode supporting 25-100 players. The mode pits guilds against one another in a territorial control fight where players battle for control over various node locations throughout the world. Rewards include gold from part of the worldwide tax collected over the course of the week.

Once per week, players can also participate in Conquest Wars which offers even bigger rewards. In addition, Black Desert is now available in New Zealand and Australia and is available in Spanish.

Black Desert Online Launches Today


Black Desert officially hits Xbox One today, says developer Pearl Abyss.

The base game can be purchased for $9.99 USD and contains instant access, with higher editions at $29.99 (standard), $49.99 (Deluxe), and $99.99 (Ultimate). The full release starts with a 55 level cap. Pearl Abyss also announced the Black Desert Partners Program, which looks to build meaning relationships with content creators.

“Launching Black Desert on Xbox One has been a long development journey and we’re so thankful for the support of the Xbox community along the way”, said Robin Jung, Chief Executive Officer at Pearl Abyss. “Through the community’s feedback and continued interest in Black Desert over the course of the past two years and multiple betas, we’re happy to be able to launch the game today and look forward to adding additional content in the near future.”

Reminder: The Final Free Open Beta For Black Desert Is Live


Black Desert the open world MMORPG is coming to Xbox One on March 4. For now, however, players can take part in the final open beta at no financial cost to themselves. Just head over to the Microsoft store or through the Xbox Store via your in-console app. Players are also invited to experience large-scale PvP guild-based combat with Node Wars on test. Exclusive rewards will be available for those who participate in events.

Black Desert is also still available for pre-order. Packages range from $29.99 to $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition and contain a number of exclusive goodies.

The beta technically went live yesterday. Despite record profits, MMO Fallout has sacked the writer responsible for this delayed coverage.

Black Desert Final Open Beta Date Revealed


Pearl Abyss has announced the final beta for Black Desert, the open-world fantasy action MMORPG coming to Xbox One. The final open beta will run from February 14 to February 17, offering the last chance for players to take in the environments, quests, and action combat before the game launches on March 4. On Xbox.

Those who hit level 30 during the beta will be rewarded with a Calpheon chubby dog for launch. Everyone else can pass the time by watching the trailer below.

Black Desert Hits Xbox One March 4, Pre-Orders Available


Black Desert Online is officially available for pre-order on Xbox One ahead with developer Pearl Abyss revealing that the title will launch on March 4. Owners who pick up a founder’s package will be able to access the game early, with Ultimate Edition buyers gaining access on March 1. Ultimate edition copies grant the most in-game rewards and exclusive items, including pets, horse armor, costumes, currency, and more.

Black Desert Online Available January 7 For Pre-Order


Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert Online will be available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store starting January 7, 2019. Following the success of the game on PC with more than ten million registered users, Black Desert on Xbox will feature a new story, remastered graphics and audio, as well as 4k HDR, and an optimized user interface for consoles and controllers.

While you wait, check out the Black Desert E3 2018 trailer below. Black Desert Online is currently available on Steam for $10.