Black Desert North American Beta confirmed for early 2015

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In an interview with MMOSite at this year's Chinajoy, developer Pearl Abysss confirmed Black Desert would conduct its first closed beta test for North American and European regions in early 2015. The news comes shortly after Pearl Abyss revealed Black Desert's current Korean publisher, Daum Communications, would also handle publishing duties in the West.

While Daum is currently looking to hire gaming veterans from the west to help facilitate that, the publisher is also working with Pearl Abyss to kick off the third Korean Closed Beta test in September, before transitioning into Open Beta in November. When comparing the two localisations, Pearl Abyss stated Black Desert's gameplay wouldn't be altered much, as the studio believes the MMO's medieval European setting is an ideal match for Western culture. However, Pearl Abyss said they may make changes based on player suggestions and demands.

We recently listed our top reasons why we're excited and also cautiously optimistic about Black Desert's release here in the West. What excites you the most about Black Desert?

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Michael Dunaway
Michael Dunaway, News Editor

Michael Dunaway has been part of the MMOBomb team for years and has covered practically every major Free-to-Play MMO title since 2009.

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Discussion (34)

Hrothgarz 9 years ago
I see all of you are excited. But you filthy casuals shouldnt post unless you know what you are talking about and as of now know one knows since the game is in a very early stage. Dont post on here and go find a game to get you from casual level to hard core then come back and make an efficient experienced comment.

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Sonic 9 years ago
I really like the characters customization. They are really detailed, and I mean VERY! Who wouldnt love it? Characters customization is like one of the most important features in RPGs.
Not sure about the gameplay though as I havent played it but I would like to and cant wait for it.
I only hope and pray that it will not simply go down like Ragnarok, my fav. Korean made game.
Meanwhile the haters who havent even played this game yet please keep on hating and tell us how much your pessimistic life sucks. kthxbai.

Ginki 10 years ago
early 2015 for EU/NA?wth are you guys smoking?Korean finished cbt 3 few days ago, and you expect english version in ealy 2015?anyways, BD will be released early 2016 most likely.they wanted late 2015, but early 2016 is more reasonable: http://black-desert.com/interviews/black-desert-com-interview-with-pearl-abyss-daum-communications-at-gamescom-2014/ bellow the 3rd picture is the question and answer about EU/NA release

Xibyth 10 years ago
Aside from the fact that WOW still looks like it could be run on an N64, has no dynamic weather system or enviormental effects, gameplay does not consist of spamming skills in proper order to win, requires no in combat skills or reflex, has extremely limited avatar customization making everyone look nearly the same, has dead locked spawn points and the enviorment and mobs never change, and was a clone of the Everquest franchise like nearly every MMO out there. I'm sure I didn't mention some other major differences but it does not really matter, WOW is boring as hell.

I've been playing MMORPGS since the beginning on Neverwinter Nights. That said saying they are all the same is essentially saying you don't see the difference between a monkey and goorilla. Some are big, strong, fun, and interesting, and some are small, cliche, but everyone associates them with every other ape out there (or MMO if your having trouble keeping up with the metaphor).

Personally, I'm excited to see what Black Desert is going to bring to the table in the future, and the last time that happened was with Tera. Sadley for Tera though, new content for the game was too class and race exclusive. It made alot of people angry, including myself (I don't play female charicters and I'm not a furry, so your content does not apply to me).

Scott Sigurbjartsson 10 years ago
I like to wear women's clothing. This game is the best game ever.

MonokumaSensei 10 years ago
region lock?

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game sucks 10 years ago
this game blows i played beta holy crap terrible

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MamaEu 10 years ago
Bless Online > Black Desert ... this game designed for Tera Orphans --' .... BTW go to play ArcheAge *--*

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Maras 10 years ago
i see that this game has a lot of potential speaking of sandbox but it wont kill wow and i personaly dont like to grind all day to get 1lvl and can loose that all if someone ganks me just dont like that the time i invest can go to waste me personaly il stick to archeage

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dawanted 10 years ago
this game looks really awesome...i feel sad for games like ESO and WOW when this is coming for free...maybe many games will die just maybe.
cant w8 to explore this world

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FiveNine 10 years ago
The game will be ruined by potion-spamming full loot pvp

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Green 10 years ago
Dayum I have waited for this game so long , its awesome :D, an the guy that said wow clone go eat shit.

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GMAlonzo 10 years ago
This game is a wow clone.

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finalllllllyyyyyyyyy 10 years ago
Well at least this better than BnS....Finally!

tickles 10 years ago
And here I thought 10 years from now.

What a mounted fool I was.


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