Sandbox MMORPG Black Desert Online Gets Steam Release May 24

Pearl Abyss and Kakao Games’ pretty sandbox MMORPG Black Desert Online is getting an official Steam release.

While the game has been available via the developer’s official website, the game is getting a Steam release on May 24th – and you can view the game’s Steam page here.


If you’ve been playing the game already through its non-Steam account system, you won’t be able to transfer your player profile Steam. Pricing wasn’t confirmed, but the original version of the game came in a tiered package payment system. The game’s FAQ does point out that players can purchase in-game currency – Daum Cash – with Steam wallet funds.

Here’s the list of key features in the MMORPG:

  • Robust Character Creation Tools – Make the character YOU want to play.
  • Seamless Movement Throughout the World – No loading times necessary as you explore.
  • Combo-Oriented, Non-Targeted Combat – Take part in fast-paced, action-packed combat with skills that can be chained through combos.
  • Unique Weather and Climate – The weather and climate will have various effects on different zones that players can adapt to.
  • Day / Night Cycle – Along with unique weather and climate changes, the game revolves around a day/night cycle that alters NPC behavior and triggers various events based on the time of day.
  • Instanced Player Housing – From tents to palaces and everything in between, players can furnish and customize their own homes and can hire NPCs to keep your place clean or purchase things from the marketplace.
  • Mounted Combat – Utilize your trusted mounts on the battlefield and take advantage of their mobility and effectiveness in combat. Keep in mind, however, that mounts will need to be cared for, housed and protected as they can die in combat.
  • Boss Hunts – Group up with friends or other players to hunt down field bosses and world bosses to get that rare loot.
  • Siege Warfare – Massive free-for-all guild battles! Join a guild and participate in daily node wars or weekly conquest wars against many other competing guilds. Win the node or castle and claim it for a week to collect taxes to increase your guild funds.
  • Ocean Contents – Craft your boat and make sail to the vast oceans to fish, hunt ocean monsters and bosses, underwater exploring and gathering, quest missions, trade, and so much more.
  • Taming & Breeding – Catch and tame horses and elephants in the wild to make it your mount. You can also breed horses for better offspring with improved mount stats and skills.
  • Crafting – Enjoy all aspects of crafting in Black Desert from tools, weapons, armor, jewelry, boats, costumes, outfits, and more. Just about everything can be crafted in the world of Black Desert Online.
  • Profession – Take part and grow your character into a profession that can help your income. With professions like gathering, processing, cooking, alchemy, training, fishing, hunting, trading, farming, and sailing, you can choose to play Black Desert Online the way you want to.

You still need to sign up for a Black Desert account, however, with patches and updates still running through the Steam client. “Both versions will be identical and updated at the same time,” reads the game’s Steam FAQ. “Black Desert Online is frequently updated with free expansions and evolving content.”

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