Pearl Abyss reveals major updates and celebrates 10 years of Black Desert at the Calpheon Ball – That’s Gaming

Pearl Abyss marked a decade of Black Desert during Calpheon Ball, a global community event held last weekend at the Suwon Messe in South Korea. The live-streamed celebration revealed the next wave of game updates and expansions, along with the long-awaited 29th class, Deadeye, coming out on Dec. 24.

Deadeye, the 29th class to join Black Desert, brings a Wild West-inspired aesthetic. Armed with revolvers, a shotgun and a rocket launcher named Lil’ Devil, Deadeye combines rapid fire combat with a gripping backstory. Originating from New Victoria on parallel Earth, she traverses the Black Desert universe via the experiments of Earth’s Marni. Deadeye expands knowledge and adds new, dynamic gameplay. Access begins on Dec. 20 via Global Lab, with the official launch on Dec. 24.

Improved support for new adventurers
Pearl Abyss has announced major updates to Black Desert Online’s Season Server, a gateway for new players:

• Improved progression: Enjoy a 1000% combat EXP boost to accelerate progress in seasonal servers
• Graduation rewards: Earn special materials to create Ornette and Odore’s Spirit Essence, as well as PEN Boss equipment to complete the season.
• Simplified equipment upgrades: Obtain new items such as Essence or Ascent for weapons and accessories as you complete the season, which allows you to convert seasonal equipment for use in the endgame.
• These updates launch alongside Deadeye, with new missions and guidance to ease the transition from novice to seasoned adventurer.

Life skills and fishing revamped
Life skills enthusiasts have much to celebrate, with the following updates:

• Life Skill Mastery Cap increased to 3000: gradual effects improve gameplay without overwhelming regular players.
• New tools and accessories: New Preonne accessories and Manos tools to improve life skills.
• Vistoernooi: A weekly contest with rewards for catching the largest specimens of selected fish.
• Sailor Auto Fishing: Auto fishing while managing crew functions aboard ships for a seamless experience.
• New dream horse enhancements and training system
  A new lightning-themed dream horse, Voltarion, will be added to the game on Jan. 16, 2025. Changes to horse breeding and training include faster growth and the ability to register wild horses with empty wagons, making it easier to develop riding horses.

PvP updates
Pearl Abyss addressed the evolving PvP landscape of Black Desert Online:

• Node and Conquest Wars: rebalanced stat caps and siege mechanisms for fiercer competition.
• Hardcore Server: a high-stakes PvP server where players have 2 hours daily to survive and earn points while taking on enemy players using exclusive equipment.
• Black Dragon Mount: a coveted honorary “Harbinger of Doom” award coupled with extraordinary PvP guilds.
• Winter sports and festive fun
  In January, players can enjoy a Tumbling Snowflake Field event on Eternal Winter Mountain. Previously sheltered snowboarding makes a triumphant return with Griffon elevators and stylish gear inspired by the unique “Noonbora” event.

Black Desert Mobile: major updates and preview for 2025

Black Desert Mobile has also received many exciting announcements that will excite adventurers around the world. Deadeye will also show off its sharp skills on mobile, and there is much more to look forward to, including:

• A new chapter: awakened Dawnveil gear and expanded combat power
  Awakened versions of Dawnveil Gear will be introduced late this year, significantly increasing combat power, increasing attack and defense power for all gear types. The updates are intended to reward high-level players with greater combat power and a sense of accomplishment.
• Atoraxxion: Vahmalkea
  Party co-op content, Atoraxxion: Vahmalkea, is being added to Black Desert Mobile. As the first zone of Atoraxxion, adventurers will face off against powerful Ancient Guardians and will have to conquer each section with different strategies. Adventurers can enter the content 5 times a week, 24 hours a day and obtain various loot, including Okiara’s Blessing.Nightmare: Tshira – A revamped PvPvE experience
  This accessible 24-hour PvPvE content transforms the badlands of Tchira into a battlefield. With zones for different levels of combat power, Nightmare provides intense but balanced competition. Innovative mechanisms, such as progressive debuffs, will prevent high-powered adventurers from monopolizing hunting areas.
• The new dream horse Arduanatt
  The third Dream Horse Aduanatt will soon be added to Black Desert Mobile. Born from the legendary Krogdalo, Aduanatt possesses the skill “Quantum Jump” that allows you to travel directly to locations marked on the world map.
• Improved consumables and new crafting materials.
  Adventurers can now create concentrated HP potions, restoring up to 1,500 HP, using new materials such as Spirit Dust from the Kamasylvia regions. These potions are designed to increase survivability in challenging PvE and PvP battles.

Release schedule for Black Desert Mobile (worldwide)

• Deadeye Class launch: Friday, Dec. 24
• Awakened Dawnveil kit: Friday, December 31
• Atoraxxion: Vahmalkea: Friday, December 31
• Nightmare: Tshira: Tuesday, January 21
• Concentrated HP drinks: Tuesday, Jan. 21

Looking Ahead
Pearl Abyss closed Calpheon Ball with teasers for future updates, including improvements to guild systems, quality of life enhancements and expanded content to bring the game’s rich world to life. With this latest round of updates, Black Desert continues to set the standard for immersive, player-centric MMORPGs.