Publisher and developer Pearl Abyss has announced next-gen console versions for Black Desert Online, their long-running fantasy MMORPG.
Black Desert Online is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PS5 (with PS5 Pro support), bringing enhanced visuals, smoother gameplay, and performance upgrades tailored to next-gen consoles.
While the PS5 version for Black Desert Online has completed development and is nearing being certified for release, the Xbox Series X|S versions are still being worked on.
Both next-gen versions of the MMORPG are expected to release by the first half of 2025, with more updates like the Land of the Morning Light expansion planned afterward.
Here’s a rundown on the new next-gen console ports, updates, and some developer commentary:
Black Desert Console General Manager Matt provided updates on the project and future plans for the game:
- The PlayStation 5 version has completed internal development and is nearing platform certification.
- Development for the Xbox Series X version is ongoing, with both native builds expected to be released by the first half of 2025.
- Larger-scale updates such as the Land of the Morning Light Expansion will follow the release of the native builds.
Additionally, on December 12, 2024, Pearl Abyss will release exciting updates to keep players engaged:
- Kharazad Accessories: A new upgradeable item set, crafted using existing Deboreka accessories and a new material, Essence of Dawn, obtained from Land of the Morning Light monster zones.
- Accessory Exchange System: A newly introduced system that allows players to exchange parts of the Deboreka accessory set. For example, players can exchange a Deboreka Necklace for a Deboreka Ring.
- Daily Rewards & Special Events: Beneficial items like Mythical Censer and significant buffs for PvE, PvP, and life skills, running until March 2025.
- Life Skill EXP (excluding Trading) 50%
- Mount EXP 50%
- Training EXP 50%
- Farming EXP 100%
- Flower of Oblivion x2 Event
- Imperial Training Delivery Invoice Event
- Combat EXP 500%
- Skill EXP 200%
- Increased Item Drop Rate 50%
- Double Rewards: Black Shrine, Dark Rifts, Atoraxxion, Red Battlefield
- Copy Item with One Marni Fuel Event
Black Desert Online has been available on Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
