Is Black Desert a cross platform?

The games are running completely different version/builds so no they are not cross compatible yet . The PC version is also still hosted by Kakao Games while the PS4 version is hosted by the developers, Pearl Abyss.

Does Black Desert have a subscription?

How can i purchase a subscription or buy play time? I should add that no subscription is required for Black Desert Online, just a one-time licensing purchase . Pearl Abyss does offer optional subscriptions which give you some benefits, such as the Value Pack and Secret Book of Old Moon.

How big is Black Desert Online?

The download size of Black Desert Online is also 39 GB .

Is Black Desert free or paid?

Black Desert Online uses a free-to-play model in Korea, Japan and Russia, while in Taiwan, South East Asia, Europe, North America and South America the game uses a buy-to-play model .

Is Black Desert Online one-time pay?

Elder Scrolls Online isn't pay-to-play anymore, neither is Final Fantasy 14(for most of the game) or Black Desert Online. although Elder Scrolls Online and Black Desert Online do still require a one-time purchase like every other non-MMORPG game on sale.

Can you transfer Black Desert from PS4 to PC?

Sadly, accounts cannot be transferred between platforms . That means that if you bought the game from the web client, you have to download the play the game there.

Will Black Desert run on my PC?

Black Desert Online will run on PC system with Windows 7 or higher (32-bit or 64-bit) and upwards . Looking for an upgrade? Try our easy to use Black Desert Online set up guides to find the best cards. Filter for Black Desert Online graphics card comparison and CPU compare.

Is Black Desert Online and mobile connected?

Black Desert Mobile has a lot in common with Black Desert Online , which makes sense considering both games are developed and publisher by Pearl Abyss. There's no cross-play or any cross-progression, though.

Do you need an account to play Black Desert?

Do I still need a Black Desert Online website account if I buy the game on Steam? Yes, the one-time Black Desert Online account registration step during the initial game start process creates a Black Desert Online account .

How much does Black Desert Online cost?

The game usually retails at $9.99 , and unlike many MMOs, doesn't require a monthly subscription to play. As part of the promotion, Black Desert Online's DLC packs can also be found with a massive 70% off, so it's the perfect opportunity for players to immersive themselves in Pearl Abyss' huge MMO.

Who owns Pearl Abyss?

Kim Dae-il is the founder of Pearl Abyss, an online gaming company that went public in Seoul in September 2017. His company's role-playing game Black Desert reportedly has some 18 million registered users since its 2015 debut.

How many people are playing Black Desert?

Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG.

How do I install Black Desert?

At the top of Black Desert official website, mouse over Download and click the Client menu. Click the Download Client button in the middle of the page to start downloading the client. After the download is finished, double-click the downloaded file to start installing Black Desert.

Are Black Desert Online expansions free?

BDO's expansions are free . Meaning, the map and game content are free. What you're actually paying for are all of the goodies that come with that package.

Is Black Desert Online free on Xbox game pass?

August 31 is the last day that Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play Black Desert, Commandos 3 - HD Remaster, Immortality, Nuclear Throne, Surgeon Simulator 2, and Tinykin through their subscription .

[Updates] Patch Notes - June 14, 2023 (Last Updated: 06/21/2023 07:00 UTC)

After completing the following questline and obtaining the knowledge of the Green Thumb, you will be able to play a mini-game at a set probability while gathering.

Quest and requirements	NPC	Reward
[Green Thumb] (At least Gathering Artisan Lv.1)	Nampo Moodle Village [Chorong Merchant Guild] Hyunyong	Obtain knowledge "Green Thumb" (Play a mini-game at a set probability upon obtaining)

- Profile (P) → Life → Details → activate "Green Thumb" from the Gathering category to play the mini-game at a set probability.
  - If you do not wish to play the mini-game, you can deactivate the feature.
- Winning the mini-game will consume 10 Energy, and you will obtain 10 times the amount of items you'd originally gathered.
  - ex.) If you'd obtained Lamb Meat x10, Hard Black Crystal Shard x1, Black Gem Fragment x2,
    you will obtain Lamb Meat x100, Hard Black Crystal Shard x10, Black Gem Fragment x20 upon winning the mini-game.
- Failing the mini-game will consume 1 Energy, and you will not receive any benefits.

* Valtarra's Clairvoyance and Valtarra's Memory will not affect the results even if you win the minigame.

Hoe gathering

Hoe all the roots and gather the herbs!

- Use W, A, S, D to move the slots and SPACE to use the hoe.

- Dig the same spot 3 times to fill back the hole with dirt.
* After digging up all the roots, the areas without roots should be restored to their original state.

Butchering

Tanning

Cut the leather without going beyond the guidelines!

- You can adjust the position of the falling icon using SPACE.

- You must reach the target point without crossing the guidelines.

Mining

Lumbering

Win the mini-game 5 consecutive times by timing it right!

- Swing your axe in the specific area within the moving gauge!

- Swing your axe without going outside the gradually shrinking area.

Fluid Collecting

Fill up the fluid collector with liquid!

- Hold SPACE to fill the gauge, and release SPACE when it aligns with a specific area.
- Letting go in a blue area will fill the syringe with more liquid than in a green area.

What is Liana's Tool Bag?
- This is an item that allows for more convenient storing and use of gathering tools such as the Lumbering Axe, Fluid Collector, and Butcher Knife, which are necessary for gathering activities.
- By storing different types of gathering tools in Liana’s Tool Bag, you can gather resources without having constantly switch tools.

How to obtain Liana's Tool Bag!
- Liana’s Tool Bag is available for characters who've reached Lv. 49 and up by accepting the Black Spirit’s quest "[Tool Bag] Liana’s Invention."
- You can easily find Liana in Velia, Heidel, and other major cities.
[Tip!] To progress through the quiz presented by Liana, you must answer her questions correctly. Keep in mind that energy is consumed upon proceeding with the quiz, so prepare energy recovery items like energy potions in advance to ensure smoother progress!
* Please note that you can only obtain one Liana's Tool Bag per Family.
- You can store the Lumbering Axe, Fluid Collector, Butcher Knife, Pickaxe, Hoe, and Tanning Knife in Liana’s Tool Bag. The bag can be equipped by the character once the tools are stored.
- The ring menu shows gathering materials, allowing you to select the gathering method with F5 and F6 keys. Equipping the bag enables you to gather without switching tools.

Added "Millennial Wild Ginseng", which you can obtain at a low probability through the gathering mini-games.
- The probability of obtaining Millennial Wild Ginseng is not affected by your Gathering level, Gathering Mastery level, or Gathering Item Quantity Increase effects of your pet.
- The effects of Millennial Wild Ginseng will be in effect throughout your entire Family for 90 days.
- Millennial Wild Ginseng can be registered on the Central Market.

Wild ginseng that was planted by Gingsengkebi a thousand years ago. They say that Ginsengkebi put a prank spell on this wild ginseng where if you don't shout "I hit the jackpot!" the instant you find it, it'll turn to dirt. Thus, you'll hear everyone who comes across it screaming "I hit the jackpot!" at the top of their lungs. There's only a one in a million chance that you'll ever find one, however, making it terribly rare and expensive, so no one has ever let it turn to dust.

[Updates] Patch Notes - June 14, 2023 (Last Updated: 06/21/2023 07:00 UTC) | Black Desert NA/EU (2024)

Tanning

Mining

Lumbering

Fluid Collecting

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