Publisher and developer Pearl Abyss announced the Black Desert Online Eternal Winter expansion launches sometime in April 2022.

While the new Black Desert Online Eternal Winter expansion launches sometime in April, the developer said more details are coming on March 10th. A new teaser trailer was also revealed, showing off what looks like a frozen, undead-looking boss monster of some kind.

“The Mountain of Eternal Winter teaser trailer provided a first look at the upcoming new region, showcasing a breathtaking view of the winter mountain,” Pearl Abyss said. “The new region will be available to both new and existing Black Desert Online players, and the game aims to bring more excitement to players through this new content update.”

Here’s a new trailer for the new expansion:

Despite the big Eternal Winter expansion not being here just yet, Pearly Abyss also released a hefty update for the game today, February 23rd, bringing with it a number of fixes, buffs, and more. Read the patch notes over here on the game’s official site.

Here’s a rundown on the base game:

Black Desert is an open-world MMORPG offering intense, action-packed gameplay alongside a wealth of engaging content—all played by over 20 million Adventurers worldwide. With its constant stream of updates, Black Desert has been providing players with an endless number of fresh and exciting adventures. Take up the offer to step into a world full of unforgettable moments.

A WIDE, VIVID WORLD

The world of Black Desert consists of many vast territories. Experience unrivaled visuals and sound effects as you explore the vibrant sceneries and unique stories of each territory.

• A seamless open world with no loading time to enjoy and immerse yourself in.
• High-quality graphics that are realistic and unique
• Changes in day and night, weather, as well as different seasons create a vivid, dynamic world.
• Classy sound tracks that perfectly captures the mood of each region.

UNIQUE CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION

Customize your character down to the finest detail and create the protagonist you want to play in the world of Black Desert. Create and freely customize the character of your dreams.

• Adjust the details of your character’s face, hair style, body type, and height with sliders and color palettes.
• Change the outfit material and color through dyes.

INTENSE ACTION

Play with over 20 classes that each have their own defined combat styles. Enjoy the dynamic combat full of unique actions and commands that is exclusive to Black Desert.

• Action-packed combat free of tab-targeting
• In-depth action created from a variety of skills and seamless transition between skills
• PvE and PvP that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways including killing, raids, and field combat
• A large-scale war to claim the territories you adventure through.

ENDLESS NEW ADVENTURES

Experience a variety of activities including developing life skills, exploring the ocean, playing instruments, decorating a home, and more. It’s up to the Adventurers to decide which activity to enjoy and to what extent.

• Life-related content including gathering, fishing, hunting, cooking, alchemy, processing, training, trading, farming, sailing, and bartering.
• Mastery that can be accumulated through each skill and the close connection between the many different skills.

STORIES CREATED TOGETHER

There is a plethora of content where you can choose to compete or cooperate with other people online. Create precious memories by joining a guild or making new friends.

• Content you can enjoy in guilds includes guild raids, guild missions, and more.
• Co-op with friends by defeating monsters in parties and in dungeons.

Black Desert has been available for Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.