What changed in Black Desert in 2019

Changes in LED animation settings now apply immediately without reconnecting.

Improved guild registration process to promote and join guilds more easily.

Piku the Yeti returns to Alejandro Farm as a field boss from December 24 to January 8.

One-day event on December 25 to receive free boss gear.

Event providing 50% item drop rate boosts and other rewards from December 24 to January 8.

Forced PvP mode is no longer available on Olvia server to protect new players.

Auto-fishing time will decrease by 50% during the event period.

New feature allowing players to discuss specific topics with fellow adventurers.

Added Snow Build-Up UI and Christmas background.

New skills and mechanics introduced for Ninja and Kunoichi classes.

Increased chance to obtain items from various bosses by 50%.

Event rewarding players for reaching certain levels with Kunoichi and Ninja characters.

Multiple fixes including issues with structures, skill resets, and gathering.

Player versus Player combat will be blocked in Olvia Servers.

Various events will begin; check official event posts for details.

Applying to join a guild and promoting guild applications will become easier.

Succession for Kunoichi and Ninja will be added.

Chat Groups will be added to enhance player communication.

Pre-registration for the Guardian class will start on December 24th.

The Guardian features a variety of powerful skills including multi-strike attacks and area damage.

The Guardian is a new female combatant wielding a battleaxe and shield, launching on January 22nd.

Junk items obtained from certain monster zones will now be sold at higher prices.

Resolved issue with skill effects persisting after switching motions.

Corrected text issue with the skill description of Prime: Heavy Strike.

Holding the directional key now activates extra hit for Prime: Evasive Explosion Shot.

Increased drop rates for Sharp and Hard Black Crystal Shards from Dec 17 to Dec 31, 2019.

Main quest rewards have been updated to provide more helpful gear for beginners.

Cron's Gift Boxes will be dropped in various cities from Dec 17 to Dec 31, 2019.

New Item Collection Increase Scroll: Advanced added with updated effects.

Corrected motion description for Black Spirit: Shadow Clone skills.

Complete special quests to obtain Snowflake Seeds to grow Cron Stones from Dec 17 to Dec 31, 2019.

Patrigio will open a special gift shop during the holiday season.

Event rewards for leveling Musa and Maehwa characters from Dec 17, 2019 to Jan 8, 2020.

Added new succession skills for Musa and Maehwa characters.

Increased drop quantity for Hystria Ruins Fragment from Elten.

Complete special attendance and quests for rewards totaling up to $200/€200.

Log in daily from December 11 to December 31 to claim special attendance rewards.

Complete special quests from December 18 to January 8 for awesome prizes.

Stay tuned for a surprise event on December 25, 2019.

Changes made to the way guild bosses are summoned, removing the need for summon scrolls and simplifying the process.

A special event rewarding players with high-value items for daily logins during the holiday season.

Special event quests available during the holiday season offering valuable prizes.

A new adventure journal that rewards players with bonuses for completing its chapters.

A new crystal that can be crafted for skill enhancements.

New items that provide significant buffs for a limited time have been introduced.

Succession skills for Valkyrie and Tamer classes have been introduced, allowing players to access new powerful abilities.

Pets will now have a guaranteed chance to acquire extra motions upon leveling up.

Participate in festive activities to earn rewards during the holiday season.

Players can claim special attendance rewards by logging in daily during the Holiday of Fortunes event.

Overall accuracy rate increased for Dark Knight class.

Fixed issues with the Old Bartali Sailboat and BreezySail checkbox.

Fixed multiple graphical issues and navigation problems in various locations.

Multiple interface changes and fixes to improve user experience.

Warrior and Ranger classes receive new Succession skills focused on their original weapons.

Build times for various structures reduced significantly.

Winter-themed UI and weather effects added to the game world.

Fixed various issues with daily quests and knowledge entries.

Fixed issues preventing Awakening skills from being used under certain conditions.

Event rewards for leveling Warrior and Ranger characters from December 4 to December 24.

New attendance rewards available from December 5 to January 8, 2020.

Tag your main character with a sub-character for shared EXP until sub-character reaches 99% of Lv. 59.

Time to build Elephant Nursery, Medium/Large Siege Tower Workshop, and Indomitable Flag Factory during Node/Conquest Wars will be reduced.

Winter-themed UI and weather will be added all over the world.

Players can now refresh barter information manually up to three times a day.

Players can choose between Short Route and Quick Route for sea navigation.

A Mysterious Knight NPC offers a 100% Skill EXP boost for a limited time.

Text indicating enhancement level drop will no longer appear for certain ships.

Bartering is now considered a life skill and grants bonuses when leveled up.

Descriptions for Kunoichi's Black Spirit skills have been corrected.

Lowered the exchange ratio of level 4 sea trade goods for level 3 from three to two.

Option added to hide certain NPCs to improve game performance.

All Ocean Hourglass items were refunded as Pearls due to system changes.

Adjusted the number of parley points needed and the profits for bartering.

New items added to summon and control Ogres and Trolls.

Players can now summon and control Ogres and Trolls during Conquest Wars.

November 14 00:00 UTC–November 27 23:59 UTC

Scheduled maintenance on NA Serendia 2 and NA Serendia 3 for the RAD x BDO Charity Arena of Arsha Tournament.

Temporary maintenance to address performance discrepancies in Trial Character Archer's equipment.

Resolved issues preventing quest progression due to missing NPCs.

Changed maximum War Hero capacity for several Node War regions.

Resolved graphical issues in certain areas of Riyed Island.

Modified the chance to obtain Ancient Relic Crystal Shard during weekend fever times.

Team up with Skull Knight to defeat Zodd the Immortal in special quests.

Resolved unnatural character motions after failing the cow milking minigame.

Adjusted enemy counts and loot drop rates in Blood Wolf Settlement.

Compete against other players to accumulate kill points for rewards.

Added a skill lock feature for mounts to prevent accidental skill activation.

Increased milk yield and adjusted energy consumption for cow milking.

Returning adventurers can claim Restored Afuaru's Map and summon a treasure chest.

Updated the design of the Notepad and Cow Milking minigame UI.

Added usage information and fixed text issues in equipment descriptions.

Excluding guild mounts.

Event 2: Complete Challenges for Choco Sticks! ended on November 20.

Addressed multiple graphical issues including with cliffs, flags, and character interactions.

Play daily from November 14 to November 27 for rewards including Item Collection Increase Scroll.

Changed cooldown for certain recurring quests from character-based to family-based.

Introduced Starlight Crystal, Solar Black Stone, and Lunar Black Stone for enhancing new gear.

Reduced AP of monsters at Kratuga Ancient Ruins and decreased Laytenn's HP by 30%.

Added Toro Cannon, Toro Sail, Toro Prow, and Toro Plating for Epheria Carrack.

Resolved issue where Adventure Log window did not open to the last bookshelf used.

Catch rare Yvrugs worth 500,000 Silvers from November 13 to November 27.

Improved information presentation in the Recover Max Durability window.

Complete six chapters for benefits to all characters in your family.

Increased damage dealt by ballistas in Conquest Wars: +10% to gates, +30% to adventurers.

New gear can be purchased from NPC Ravinia's Great Sea Shop.

Quests will be forfeited if in progress during maintenance.

Event period was from October 24 to November 13.

Reworked design to include additional information about mount skills and effects.

Adjusted Node and Conquest War times for North American server due to daylight saving time.

Ending events include Halloween 2019, Halloween 2019 Continues, Launch of a Great Expedition, Free Game Pass for a Friend, and SNS Event.

Resolved multiple issues related to UI display and functionality.

Updated design for better usability and information display.

Participate in events to earn Choco Sticks by defeating monsters, fishing, or gathering.

Corrected buff effects for specific Shai skills that were previously disabled.

Introduced new daily quests for players to complete at Oquilla's Eye.

Increased Defense Points for specific items to enhance player performance.

Added new boxes for Imperial Crafting Delivery to improve crafting efficiency.

Fixed the skill effects of Misty Haze, Twirl-Three, Kwik-Two and Hop-Three for Shai.

Kanna's Naga Disguise and Florin Cook's Clothes can now be crafted.

Reward distribution will be on November 6th maintenance.

Multiple fixes for camera movement and NPC interactions.

New titles added related to the Great Expedition.

Changes made to the security system and monster stats.

Energy Potions changed to Blue Grade.

Community event for creating the official 2020 Black Desert Online Calendar.

New rewards for logging into the game.

Otter merchant will no longer disappear after one conversation.

Shai will be displayed in the correct order in the Character Creation list.

Updated sea currents and wind in Al Halam Sea.

Earn 5 times the Sailing EXP for defeating ocean monsters.

NPCs can now be hired to assist during maritime adventures.

Skill EXP increases for various monster territories.

Improved design of several minigames and standardized weight indicators.

Changed the animation effect when entering the Kratuga Ancient Ruins.

Introduction of Cogs and additional large ships for trading and fighting.

New LED animations for specific in-game events for supported devices.

Defeat the Khan for valuable treasures.

New Halloween Adventure Logs and returning characters for the event.

Players can now store a Matchlock in Morco’s Bag.

World Bosses will now go berserk and have adjusted disappearance times.

Event running from October 24 to November 13 with skill and combat exp boosts.

New system for trading goods across the ocean for currency and ship materials.

New maritime features including new boats, bartering system, and a giant maritime boss.

Event 3: Special Quests: October 16 (after maintenance)–October 23 (before maintenance)

Preparation for the Expedition events will begin.

Community event for showcasing Halloween costumes with prizes.

Total Warehouse Weight based on Family Fame now displayed in My Items.

Multiple Halloween-themed events including hunting Spook, defeating Mischievous Jacks, and collecting Halloween items.

Halloween 2019 events will begin during the maintenance.

Events to collect materials and prepare for the upcoming Great Expedition.

Addressed various graphical glitches and UI issues across the game.

The Season of the Hunt, Part 2 event will end.

Improved visibility of entrances and exits in Kratuga Ancient Ruins.

Resolved multiple issues affecting navigation and interactions with NPCs and objects.

Updated UI for setting up looped auto-paths with new save button functionality.

Resolved visibility issues with Ahib Griffon and adjusted Mirumok Ruins monster effects.

Item drop rate boost of +50% from October 8 to October 16.

Events for Complete Marni’s Stones, World Boss Drop Rate Boost, and Fever Time Boost will end.

Includes Item Drop Rate Boost +50% and Special Challenges 2.

Resolved issue where certain masts were not visible when logging into the game in the ocean.

The user interface will be revamped.

New area inside Hasrah will be available.

Adjusted skills to prevent abnormal DP application.

Crystal that can be equipped to main weapon for added effects.

You can now move items to mounts in quantities equal to maximum weight.

Increased workload and production output for Farming, Gathering, Mining, and Lumbering.

Unified Head Chase skills and added new Awakening skills 'Frenzied Strikes I, II, III'.

Major updates to various UI elements including Black Spirit-related UI and NPC Chat window.

A new 250 AP Monster Zone accessible using Black Spirit's Claw Piece or Unsealed Ruins Slate.

Guild members in medium-sized guilds can earn attendance rewards.

Players can now save and load navigation routes on the World Map.

New adventurers can join a guild and earn rewards by checking in for 8 days.

Resolved frame drop issues in certain areas of the game.

Resolved various navigation path issues for quests and NPCs.

Enjoy +100% Training EXP and +50% Mount EXP during Fever Time.

Resolved issues where UI elements overlapped or displayed incorrectly.

New event where players can obtain special pouches by defeating monsters, fishing, or gathering.

Resolved issues with abnormal gathering near specific locations.

Complete new quests to receive items that boost Health, Breath, and Strength.

Resolved issues where certain quests did not provide rewards.

Updated HP, Durability, Stamina, Food, and Lifespan UI for mounts.

New permanent quests added to obtain three pets for free.

Resolved issues preventing item sales to specific NPCs.

Quests to get up to 3 free pets will be added.

Function to check the inventory of your alt characters from the End Game window will be added.

Enjoy up to Combat EXP +300% and Skill EXP +30% during Fever Time from September 25 to October 8.

Resolved issues with NPC item exchanges and quest navigation.

Chance to receive certain loot items from world bosses will double from September 25 to October 8.

Sound quality issues in Guild Voice Chat have been improved.

New rewards available for attendance from September 26 to October 30.

New gear and accessories for the Life Skill Mastery system introduced.

Receive a 7-day Trina Knights First Support Kit from September 25 to October 23.

Log in daily or reach certain levels for rewards from September 25 to October 16.

Complete playtime challenges from September 26 to October 9 for rewards.

New event banner added to the bottom right of the game screen.

Gold Rush II event ends at 23:59 UTC.

New Manos-grade Mastery equipment and items added for Life Skill mastery.

Week 1 of Season of the Hunt includes 5 events to help players hunt monsters and gain EXP.

Corrected HP display issues for certain monsters at Bashim Base.

Combat Rewards can now be completed from Level 56 to Level 59.

Fill up the target number of monster kills for Marni’s Stones from September 25 to October 8.

The Gold Rush II event will commence following the maintenance.

Scheduled hardware-only maintenance to secure service stability.

New gear and accessories will be added to the Life Skill Mastery system.

You can now talk to GM characters with different channel chat settings.

Resolved discrepancies and issues with quests and NPC interactions.

New features for favorites and market notifications added.

Resolved various UI and item display issues.

Enjoy +50% EXP and 50% discount on Book of Training items from September 10 to September 25.

Increased max items per purchase/sale at the Central Market.

Event with lowered difficulty and increased rewards from September 10 to September 25.

New event from September 19 to September 25 with rewards based on playtime.

Introduction of new blue grade mastery gear and accessories.

Events include quests for Black Gems and a 20% boost on Life Skill EXP during Fever Time.

A new entrance discovered at the upper levels of the Altar of Blood.

Life Skill Mastery adds depth to existing Life Skills with new gear and benefits.

Fixed various graphical issues with armor and accessories.

Players can now directly register discount coupons from their inventory at the Pearl Shop.

The effect of Seafood Cron Meal has been increased.

Multiple fixes related to inventory notifications, quest item reacquisition, and quest conditions.

Changed 'Appearance' texts to 'Skin' in the Dye window.

Additional chapters added for completing quests with rewards.

Conclusion of the Adventurer Support Program Part 2.

Commencement of events related to Life Skill Mastery.

Introduction of the first part of the Life Skill Mastery update.

Additional chapters added to Rulupee's Travel Log.

Refresh of attendance rewards for rookie and returning players.

Fixed intermittent lag when entering towns.

New nodes can be discovered from the Runaway Monster NPC in the Star's End region.

Item drop rate increased by 50% and Challenge giving Item Collection Increase Scrolls.

Event offering a +50% item drop rate and collection increase scrolls from August 28 to September 4.

Fixed issues where players could interact with NPCs incorrectly or inappropriately.

Moghulis's charge attack range reduced by 25% and can now be attacked during combat mode transition.

Corrected navigation routes and delays in auto move functionality.

The Black Spirit's Adventure 1 is now a permanent feature, allowing daily rewards.

Multiple graphical issues related to outfits and character models have been resolved.

Krogdalo's Horse Gear is now available in three types, enhancing mount strength and skills.

Special attendance rewards including Artisan’s Memory and Advice of Valks from August 22 to September 11.

Fixed various issues with class skills for Ranger, Berserker, Ninja, Kunoichi, and Shai.

Fixed multiple UI issues including display problems in the Central Market and Skill window.

Fixed issues where characters could get stuck or encounter abnormal actions in various locations.

Adjusted quest conditions and fixed issues related to quest progression.

Players can now collect their mount to Valencia City if Karma is 0 or higher.

Play daily from August 22 to September 4 to win rewards including Item Collection Increase Scroll.

Combat EXP +200% and Skill EXP +30% from August 21 to September 4 during FEVER TIME.

Fixed the issue where the maximum number of goods available for transport was incorrectly displayed.

The wharf at Velia has received a brand new look with the opening of a tavern called 'Dancing Marlin'.

Players can now purchase any +13-15 Green-rating gears selectively in the Central Market.

Loading time when starting the game has been reduced.

Refreshed set of Loyal attendance rewards from August 22 to September 25.

Price range of the Central Market decreased from +/- 10% to +/- 7.5%.

The Fish Golden Coelacanth Event will conclude on August 21.

The Adventurer Support Program Part 1 event will start after maintenance.

The Monster Zone Event will conclude on August 21.

The Burn the Night Away event will conclude on August 21.

The Velia Wharf will be reworked during the maintenance.

Fixed issues with the damage of Charge, Fore Chop, Dark Flame Steps, and Dark Sprint skills affected differently depending on the mounted character.

Monsters in specified regions will reappear twice as fast after they die from August 14 to August 21.

Added a Trade Goods exclusive Wagon to the Transport function for transporting items.

Resolved issues with quest NPCs disappearing and incorrect completion conditions.

Splashing sound effect will not be played anymore while controlling an Epheria Sailboat.

Fixed issues where certain skills could be used at a range farther than intended.

Continue Bartali's amazing story with the new addition of chapters 11 - 15 and earn special rewards upon completing them.

Changed the application method of buffs from certain skills to prioritize skill level over caster's enhancement level.

Fixed issues with UI elements and sound effects not functioning correctly.

Earn 5,000,000 silver after fishing up the Golden Coelacanth during the event period.

New Sky Balloon routes to Grána and between Grána and Calpheon added.

Play every day, accumulate playtime and earn amazing rewards from August 15 to August 21.

New functions added to display item information in the Web Central Market.

A new kind of golden fish, the Golden Trout, is available for fishing until August 28.

Multiple graphical glitches related to outfits and character appearances have been fixed.

A previously unknown archipelago has emerged in the Great Ocean.

Auto-navigation marks now clearly lead to logs for Lumbering in the quest 'Bring Logs'.

The questline reopens after being temporarily disabled on August 1.

Resolved issues with NPCs not giving regular quests during the event.

Resolved issues with forehead customization causing graphical glitches.

Changes to CC effects in PvP and PvE for Archer skills.

The event 'Train to Beat the Heat!' is ending.

The 'Book of Training (Combat and Skill)' event is ending.

A golden current of Golden Trout has reached the Terrmian Beach.

The seasonal event will restart on August 7th at 13:00 UTC.

Shai can use the new skill 'Go!' while using One from the One-Two-Three skill.

New 'Talent' text and icon added to various UI elements for Shai.

Shai has discovered a new talent involving music and instruments to support allies.

Celebratory events with quests and rewards from July 31 to August 21.

Multiple graphical glitches related to outfits and character appearances have been resolved.

Enhanced display of information when renting items from NPCs.

Resolved issues where Shai would not change to combat stance after dismounting.

New function added to prevent boarding other players' ships while fishing.

New passive skills added to increase EXP gained from Gathering and Alchemy.

New questline begins with rewards for completing all 9 quests.

Combat EXP from failed alchemy or cooking is now reduced to 1/10 of successful attempts.

A Tale of a Fallen Kingdom will be added.

The Devour feature will be revamped.

The 'Mysteries of Summer' event returns with lowered difficulty for quests and new challenges.

Multiple fixes for NPC interactions and graphical issues in the game world.

A new Book of Training event will commence.

Enjoy additional benefits on Book of Training items during the event period.

Convenience improvements for using donkeys and wagons.

Devour can now be used with Enhancement Chance +1 or higher, with new item grade restrictions.

The Mysteries of Summer event will be back for 2019.

Shai has learned to ride horses and can use the Hunting Matchlock while mounted.

The Altar of Blood Awaits! event will be ending.

After fierce practice, Shai has finally learnt to ride a horse.

Players can now enhance Capotia accessories with specific ingredients.

Multiple fixes for character outfits across various classes.

Resolved issues with pet actions and abnormal EXP transfers for Shai.

The waterpark festival returns with quests and minigames from July 17 to August 28.

Fixed multiple issues including floating grass and unnatural movement in various locations.

New feature added to set max grade of fish to auto discard during fishing.

Interactive furniture that provides buffs when used, crafted from specific materials.

Adjustments made to some Rage Absorption buffs.

Descriptions updated to reflect HP, MP, WP, SP Recover +5000.

Resolved intermittent issue where the Altar of Blood room did not reset.

Escape points in several zones changed to be closer to General Goods Vendors.

Multiple class-specific adjustments and bug fixes to improve gameplay.

A new 3 player party defense mode where players protect a relic from waves of monsters.

Monsters in specific regions will respawn twice as fast from July 10 to July 24.

Event period from July 10 to July 24 celebrating the release of Altar of Blood.

New rankings menu for Altar of Blood accessible from the Community tab.

Resolved graphical issues with bushes near Loopy Tree Forest and parts of the Great Desert of Valencia.

Buff UI revamped for clearer battle information.

Ten new challenges related to the Altar of Blood introduced.

Fixed various issues with NPC interactions and mount behaviors.

Event period from July 10 to July 31.

Option for Keyboard LED Animation added to General Settings, RGB effects available for certain keys.

General quests now provide Combat Grade EXP rewards to aid character growth.

Resolved various issues with mounts, including Trainer's Flute functionality and donkey behavior.

Horse Flute changed to Trainer's Flute, can now call horses, donkeys, camels, and miniature elephants.

Resolved issues with unintended NPCs appearing and NPC actions not matching backgrounds.

Guild Officers now have access to guild skills, while the command to gather remains exclusive to Guild Leaders.

Fixed various issues affecting classes including Ranger, Musa, Dark Knight, Mystic, and Shai.

Event period: July 4 00:00 UTC - July 9 23:59 UTC. Rewards include Shakatu’s Seals via Challenges tab.

New icons added to show mounts being used by each character in the Character Selection screen.

Mount icon to indicate which Mount is taken out for each character will be added.

Trainer's Flute will now call horses, donkeys, camels, and miniature elephants.

Removed the 'Retrieve Items' button from all Marketplace NPCs.

The Shai character is now playable in the game.

The following events will conclude: Traces of the Black Spirit, Donkey See, Donkey Do, Shai Preparation Event, Shai Pre-creation, #NotCameraShai SNS Contest.

Events related to the release of the Shai character will commence.

Damage dealt by Shai during PvP is greatly reduced.

Three events to celebrate Shai's release, including quests and treasure hunts.

A new character Shai was added, known for her alchemy and gathering skills.

Addressed unnatural character movement when swimming and holding the Shift key.

Resolved an issue causing the game client to shut down under certain conditions.

Three new donkeys (Derome, Cherose, Vallet) introduced with special skills.

Several items, including Mysterious Chests and Black Stones, are now stackable.

Shai can craft a Bonfire Tool that heals allies and cures hypothermia.

Resolved issues where characters were unable to move in certain areas and fixed graphical issues in various locations.

Fixed the issue where the skirt of the Glorious Shudad would look unnatural when in attack stance.

The price of Mushroom Hypha acquired from various monsters of Polly's Forest has been changed to 1,700 Silver.

Loot for defeating Vell will now be automatically placed in the Black Spirit's Safe.

New quest series on the details of the pirates of the Epheria island, treasures, and the ancient civilization have been added.

Fixed the issue where the AP and Attack Speed buff would not be applied to self when using Rage Absorption (Common) after charging Black Spirit's Rage to 100%.

Monsters in specified regions will now appear twice as fast after they die.

Fixed the issue where the skill effect would not be displayed when canceling the skill during right Scratch (D+RMB).

New story quests that deal with Calpheon Market vendors and workshop staff have been added.

A quest series to obtain Calpheon Sea Island Knowledges has been added.

Reach Lv. 50 and play 7 days to get a free game pass.

Monsters of the Gyfin Rhasia Temple will awaken 20% faster, and have 20% faster Attack Speed and 30% faster Chase Speed.

The mushrooms of Polly's Forest have overgrown and are now more powerful.

For the description of Black Spirit: Raging Thunder, 'Hold LMB + RMB' and 'Quick Slot Available' have been replaced with 'Auto-activated upon using Raging Thunder'.

Fixed the actual use and the skill effects of Scratch to occur at the same time.

Black Spirit: Raging Thunder's range has been increased to match its skill effects.

Fixed the Terrmian Spirit's Song to be repeatable.

Chance to receive Dragon Scale Fossils from Sherekhan Necropolis monsters has doubled, and the number of fossils dropped has increased to a maximum of 2.

Create a Shai character to receive rewards including a Peek-a-Boo Black Spirit Cube Earring, Inventory Slot +8 Expansion Coupon, and Weight Limit +50LT.

Fixed the Glorious Shudad Trinket effect to be displayed properly.

Buy 5,000 Kakao Cash to receive a Free Explorer’s Package or Upgrade Bundles.

A temporary save function has been added to continue customization even if the game shuts down.

Fixed the issue where the Awakening weapon disappears when Grim Reaper's Judgment is used again after consecutively using Grim Reaper's Judgment and Night Crow.

The number of Cron Stones required for Safe Enhancement will no longer fluctuate depending on market prices.

Fixed the issue where the minimap location would not be normal when shifting to 3D.

Fixed issues with NPC appearances and interactions, including trading while mounted.

Fixed the issue where the skirt of the Glorious Shudad would look unnatural when in attack stance.

Fixed the issue where the Light's Mark icon would be displayed repeatedly upon good hits.

The transport system has been improved to allow goods to depart whenever desired, with new transport methods and cost calculations.

Complete quests to learn about donkeys and have a chance to win one of the new, special donkeys.

General Goods Vendor Lara of Heidel has started selling Mysterious Chests.

New items 'Mysterious Chest- Ring/Earring/Belt/Necklace' accessory chests have been added.

New recurring quests have been added to help you obtain more Mysterious Chests.

Show your artistic talent in the Shai Customization Contest to win brand new apparel for Shai.

Karma recovered from Pila Ku monsters has increased by 5 times.

Monsters in specified regions will now respawn twice as fast after they die during the event period.

Fixed frame rate drop issues in Mirumok Ruins, Velia, and other areas.

Various fixes and changes to mount and ship mechanics, including damage adjustments.

A new travelling route called the Sky Balloon has been added, allowing players to travel between Calpheon, Altinova, and Valencia.

Fixed various issues with NPC interactions, including Nella Encarotia and others.

Loyal Attendance Rewards have been refreshed, available from June 13 to July 17.

Various adjustments made to Striker skills to improve PVE damage and skill flow.

The creator name for PEN items will now remain after selling or buying them from the Central Market.

New Subjugation Quests have been added to the Hexe Sanctuary and Mediah region.

Fixed the issue where unintended skills would be learned during pet registration and exchange.

The Black Spirit’s Adventure 1 event returns from June 5 to June 19.

A new area called Star's End will be released along with the new weapon Blackstar.

New items like Eye of Desolation and Pure Magical Black Stone introduced for crafting Blackstar weapons.

Various skills for the Witch class have had their PvE damage increased significantly.

New quests have been added that allow players to explore the secrets of Star's End.

New Blackstar weapons have been added, offering higher grade options for players.

Fixed an issue where NPCs around the Great Library of Calpheon would disappear when greeted.

Players can now collect items and silver from the Mailbox even in combat areas.

Resolved an issue where camera movement was unnatural in the Customization window.

Various skills for the Wizard class have had their PvE damage increased significantly.

A new area in western Calpheon, Star's End, has been added with powerful monsters and new nodes.

Event to track down 100 Black Spirit Marks for rewards, running from June 5 to June 26.

Mediah Main Quests have been renewed, introducing new storylines and questlines.

Fixed various graphical issues related to NPCs and items.

Resolved an issue where crop growth information appeared abnormally.

Fixed issues causing characters to get stuck while auto-navigating in various locations.

New attendance rewards for Rookie and Returning players from May 30 to September 4.

Fixed issues allowing fishing in impossible locations and in specific areas.

Complete various guild missions for rewards from May 29 to June 12.

Navigation improvements for various quests to enhance player experience.

Submit fan art for a chance to win a Black Desert Online branded throne. Submission period from May 31 to June 24.

New quests for hunting have been added in areas of Epheria.

Node Manager NPC at Marlen Island now acts more naturally.

Various fixes and adjustments made to class skills for balance.

The Mediah Main Quests will be renewed.

All mounts parked in restricted areas will be forcefully killed or destroyed after maintenance.

Better rewards will be offered for Rookie and Returning Attendance rewards.

New hunting quests have been added in the Epheria region.

The Operation Guild Support event will begin.

NPC Zawoon at Zagam Island has been fixed to act more naturally.

Wagon speed increased by 200% when power/lifespan is consumed.

Three new areas: Protty Cave, Sycraia Upper Zone, and Sycraia Abyssal Zone added for exploration.

Warning message added when changing hair or face type in customization.

Complete challenges for rewards from May 23 to June 5.

Optimized effects of other Adventurers to be less intense.

Unified pricing for items exchangeable with the Weapon Exchange Coupon.

Special quests and item exchanges available from the underwater ruins for rewards.

Fixed an issue where the 'Communicate' button was not displayed on certain horses.

Community voting will start.

New underwater areas will be introduced.

Fixed awkward movement when swimming by pressing RMB underwater.

Fixed sound volume changing to 0 when exiting a dungeon during a cutscene.

Log in daily to claim special rewards from May 23 to June 12.

New quests featuring Rulupee have been introduced for players to complete.

Fixed overlapping text in quest summaries on the map and minimap.

Steam Error 501 and Error 903 are now resolved.

The Central Market issue is now fixed.

Fixed the issue where falling off a ship while repairing would still show a hammer in hand.

Defeat monsters, fish, and gather to obtain Moon Shard and Star Shard during the event period.

Fixed various issues with NPC interactions and quest dialogues.

A poacher that can be defeated to obtain a treasure chest will now appear in certain areas in Kamasylvia.

The size of the event window has been enlarged for better visibility.

A poacher will now appear in various regions, dropping treasure chests with valuable items.

Sound effects improved for removing/extracting crystals in the Transfusion window.

Unnecessary logs will no longer be collected to the Black Desert log files.

Stamina consumed by the Forest Path Wagon's Forest Rush skill decreased by 50%.

Fixed unnatural geographical features in Valencia Waragon Nest and World Map.

New Marni's Stones drop from monsters in Valencia, Kamasylvia, and Drieghan, granting special accessories.

Adjusted the amount of EXP required for each Life Skill.

Collect Golden Troupe Coins to exchange for items during the event from May 8 to June 5.

Fixed multiple issues across various classes, including graphical issues and skill activations.

Life Skill levels expanded to Guru 50, with adjusted EXP requirements.

Players can now auto-move while equipped with Matchlock and Trina Demolition Axe.

Fixed various issues with NPC interactions and visibility.

Fixed issues preventing quest completions and interactions.

Fixed unnatural camera rotation issue in windowed mode.

Fixed text overlapping issue in Mount Information UI.

Fixed issues with item displays and descriptions in various contexts.

Fixed various UI issues including skill level updates and inventory size abnormalities.

Required EXP decreased for Sailing and obtainable EXP increased for Hunting, Training, Farming, and Sailing.

Doom, the Dream Horse with the strongest attacks and swiftest speed, can now be obtained by awakening a Tier 8 courser.

Fixed the issue where attacking guilds appeared to be fighting each other in Conquest War.

Fixed issues with accessory effects and item descriptions for clarity.

Event period from April 30 to May 15, featuring Training EXP +100% and Mount EXP +100% boosts.

Fixed the issue where sound effects would not stop in various situations.

Large Ships can now be repaired continuously with materials held in inventory.

Fixed various graphical issues including character appearing underground and auction icon display.

Added information regarding max targets and injury to skill tooltips for all classes.

Dialogue with NPC Tachros in Velia has been changed for better natural flow.

Matchlocks can now be loaded while moving; increased bullets loaded.

Combat EXP and Skill EXP gains increased; new Silver rewards for winning and losing.

The festival is back at Terrmian Beach from April 24 to May 8.

Corrected NPC titles and navigation issues for various NPCs.

Fixed graphical issues in Stonetail Wasteland and Tarif.

A new enemy, Afuaru the graverobber, has been added to Valencia.

The Black Spirit will now remind players of unaccepted Main Quests.

Updated key controls for diving and stamina recovery while swimming.

Resolved issue where Dark Rift monsters appeared for trial characters.

Fixed issue where opening the Challenge window crashed the client.

Miniature elephants run 65% faster without Quick Run skill.

No cooldown when registering a Maid/Butler for the first time.

Fixed various graphical issues with class skills.

Default color of empty Quick Slots changed to clear.

Camel speed increased by 40% when using Quick Steps.

Fixed typos in item descriptions for various items.

Fixed issue where Dark Rift monster would appear without eligible characters.

New entry added requiring completion of 9,999 quests for a reward.

Increased Combat and Skill EXP boosts during the event.

Fixed issue with certain Trade Items being handed over to NPCs.

Special challenges for Easter with rewards for playtime.

Rookie and Returning Attendance will be refreshed.

More chapters will be added to Rulupee's Travel Log.

Double Fever Time with additional Combat and Skill EXP boost will be prepared.

Mobile web version of Central Market will become available.

Special Challenges (Y) for Easter will be added.

Removed blue grade equipment from Central Market and adjusted trading rules.

Fixed issues where players could continue handing in items after quest completion.

Fixed issue with Bheg's Gloves appearing incorrectly with Noel outfit.

Moghulis will now use a skill-based attack when adventurers are nearby.

Collect eggcentric eggs to trade for special rewards from April 10th to April 24th.

Fixed the issue where bound items could be stored in the Central Market Warehouse.

Fixed the issue where Dark Rift monsters would not appear when gliding at high altitudes.

Fixed damage output for Warrior's basic attack after a jump attack in Awakening mode.

Fixed graphical issues with Valkyrie's Purnado Shoes and Enslar outfit.

Fixed issue preventing Striker and Archer from equipping certain clothes.

Increased turn and brake capabilities for Galley, Epheria Sailboat, and Epheria Frigate.

Enjoy blooming tulips from April 10th to May 8th.

Fixed the issue where it appeared as if items were duplicating in the Central Market.

Fixed the issue where characters would collide with an invisible wall at Cohen Farm.

Fixed Kibelius Divinus Outfit appearing black in character selection in Remastered mode.

Added a Challenge to receive a +15 Liverto Weapon Box for reaching Lv. 55.

Fixed awkward standing animation for Mad Screaming Orc Warrior when attacked.

Fixed unnatural appearance of the stomach area for Sorceress in basic outfit.

Fixed the issue where Red Nose boss monster would not have a weapon.

Fixed graphical issue with Ranger's abdomen in combat stance without defense gear.

Changed spawn location for the Black Spirit and Giant Imp quest from Velia Beach to Altar of Agris.

Shadow Arena will close for development, with a compensation item provided.

Ahib Griffon will return to its place if it strays too far from the Dark Rift.

Edited dialog for Town Soldier NPC at Duvencrune and Brellin Farm NPC for natural flow.

The mobile web version of Central Market will become available next week instead of this maintenance.

Fixed the issue of friendly fire incurring damage within the offense side of Conquest War.

Fixed the issue where fall damage reduction buff was not applied correctly to Arduanatt.

Characters now face towards the screen upon first login.

Fixed the issue where furniture could overlap in certain situations.

Players can now dye Fiery sub-weapon gear.

Updated the list of items obtainable from Golden Treasure Chests.

Fixed graphical issues with Berserker's appearance when equipped with Zereth Armor.

Fixed graphical issues with Maehwa's Spring Blossom Outfit in combat stance.

Changed condition for Dark Rift availability from Awakening quest completion to reaching Lv. 56.

Resolved issues for players who completed quests prior to revamp, providing additional rewards.

Fixed the issue where the button to participate in a Node War was not working for War Heroes in a Guild Alliance.

Fixed the issue where the game would intermittently shut down when claiming Silver.

Auto-navigate feature now directs players to the destination for The Isolated Supply Route quest.

Updated names of certain monsters and references in quests and knowledge entries.

Fixed titles of NPCs around the excavation site near the Ancient Stone Chamber.

Changes made to skills for Dream Horses Arduanatt and Diné for improved performance.

Changed text and icons for various quests for clarity.

A compensation package is being prepared for players affected by the closure of Shadow Arena.

Shadow Arena will be closed with the April 10th maintenance due to concerns over updates and third-party software.

The development team is focusing on new content such as Star’s End and Adventure Log updates.

Max Durability of various siege structures increased by 10-200%.

Improved auto-navigate for various quests and locations.

Resolved various graphical issues with NPCs and skills across multiple classes.

Accept and complete quests from <Event> Treant Spirit for a chance to get Gold Spirit Axe or Silver Spirit Axe.

The Loyal Attendance Rewards have been reset with a new event period.

Damage dealt by various siege weapons increased by 10-100%.

Default value for the Blur Effect changed from 50 to 10.

The buff can now be used as an item from inventory within 7 days of receipt.

Game optimized to stabilize memory usage.

New quests added to obtain a special horse emblem.

The quest series has been revamped for easier navigation and new quest availability.

The issue purchasing Kakao Cash should now be resolved.

Bans on accounts that were wrongfully banned during the March 27th banwave have been overturned.

The team will reassess the ban process to prevent future wrongful bans.

Players who were wrongfully banned will receive individual compensation as a token of apology.

Shadow Arena Rankings for both Solo/Party play has been reset.

Adjusted sizes for various Inventory UI elements for better visibility.

Fixed the issue where the Guild Bonus would occasionally not be distributed.

Fixed the issue where promoted workers could not be registered on the Worker Exchange immediately.

You can no longer use the Devour function on items transfused with crystals or with Caphras stats.

New event where players track down rumors for prizes based on their choices.

Improved the search feature at the Central Market to allow single character searches.

Fixed a typo in the description for the button for using the Elion's Tear item.

Total amount of Caphras Stones required for level 0 - 20 Caphras Enhancement on PEN (V) weapons reduced by 25%.

Auto-navigation around Hope Pier, Valencia has been improved.

Fixed the issue where the skill descriptions for Kunoichi's Flash Slash skill were not normal.

Various adjustments made to the game world including title name revisions and naturalizing cliff appearances.

Fixed the issue where the Frightening Witch Summon Scroll quest reward was not working properly.

Fixed the issue where the Fairy voice would not play.

Beginning stages of main quests have been revamped for new players.

Get a +15 Cliff's Weapon and Gratitude of Black Spirit events will end.

Submission from Mar. 20 to Apr. 3, with voting from Apr. 3 to Apr. 10.

Collect and exchange Cherry Blossoms for rewards from Mar. 21 to Apr. 10.

Cherry Blossom/Spring-themed background UI will be implemented.

Resolved issues with quick slot errors and duplicate descriptions.

Added character skill descriptions and fixed display issues.

Fixed notification issues when registering pearl items at higher prices.

Improvements made to the Adventure Log within the ESC menu.

Tier 1 Nodes divided into Easy, Medium, and Hard levels with AP/DP caps.

Improved visibility of rankings from monthly resets.

The beginning parts of the main questline will be updated.

Purchase Cherry Blossom Seeds for 3 Loyalty and grow them for a Cherry Blossom Pot from Mar. 20 to Apr. 3.

Total Node War tax pool increased by 5%.

Shining Medal of Honor rewards increased for wins in each tier.

The Blooming Blossoms event will start.

Resolved issues with trees appearing abnormal in the game world.

Receive Shadow Arena rewards and Family Fame Funds through the Black Spirit's Safe.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Removed 1,000,000 Silver restriction for 'Get All' function in mail.

Extract materials used when crafting these sub-weapons.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Improved graphics for various Tamer skills.

3-week attendance special rewards to celebrate the 3rd anniversary.

New abilities added to certain skills for tactical advantage.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Fixed sound effect timing for Rulupee's Travel Log quest.

Fixed issue preventing selling the Desert Tent Tool to NPC.

Fixed issue preventing the 2nd hit from landing due to target being pushed away.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

World boss monster appearance times changed to be an hour earlier due to Daylight Savings.

Improved graphics for various Kunoichi skills.

Improved graphics for blood splatter direction for Flow: Slugfest skill.

Search results now match the type of search correctly.

Increased hit damage for Taeback Kick skill, but reduced damage during PvP.

Sound effect plays when the Boss Red Nose appears and dies in the Shadow Arena.

Collect Sky Blue Lollipop items to exchange for Cron Stone Boxes.

Improved graphics for blood splatter and impact effect of Merciless skill.

Improved graphics for various Musa skills.

Improved graphics for various Maehwa skills.

Increased hit damage for Soul Basher skill, but reduced damage during PvP.

Start and end times adjusted to observe daylight saving hours.

Chance to obtain Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature - Adamantine from specific monster zones.

Chat now displays correctly when using the ! prefix.

Fixed issue with hit effect not displaying properly on monsters.

Complete special quests from the Old Moon Guild to get TRI accessories.

Improved graphics for various Valkyrie skills.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Fixed issue with hit effect not displaying properly on monsters.

Improved graphics for various Ninja skills.

Fixed the issue where the War Hero title would reset during maintenance.

Fixed issue preventing acceptance of side quests related to Jordine NPC.

Background visuals for the beginning stages of the main quests have been improved.

Prices in the graphs of the Central Market's Orders/Sell window corrected.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Increased damage for Pendulum Kick skill.

A giant mysterious object has appeared near the Ancient Stone Chamber.

Adjusted starting point and conditions for Forgotten Brothers quest and various skill damages.

Reduced difficulty level of the Ritual quest.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Increased hit damage for various skills, but reduced damage during PvP.

Black Spirit's Rage skills will be updated for all classes.

Tax discounts for selling items at the Central Market adjusted based on Family Fame.

Guide UI regarding direction and possessing into characters has been improved.

You can now search with one letter at the Central Market and fixed issues with item search limits.

Increased the speed of automatically adjusting the screen brightness when playing on Remastered Mode or higher settings.

Event from Mar. 6 to Mar. 27 featuring new rewards including Valk's Cry.

Event from Mar. 6 to Mar. 20 where players can earn items and silver by defeating monsters, gathering, and fishing.

The first part of Black Spirit's Adventure will begin.

Fixed the issue where Silver received through Storage for an item on NPC Shops would disappear intermittently.

Fixed various issues with command combos for multiple classes including Sorceress, Tamer, and Valkyrie.

Fixed the issue where some of the gear NPCs were selling did not appear on the shop list.

A new event called Gratitude of Black Spirit will commence.

Ansel function for taking pictures/videos can now only be performed when character has full HP.

A Stone Pagoda that gives positive effect upon praying has been added to Duvencrune area.

A new trial character will be added to the game.

Fixed the issue where intermittent crashing of client occurred even when a match of Shadow Arena was not finished.

Enhanced performance of beginner horses with increased speed and acceleration.

Fixed the issue where Transport would not work between Epheria and Altinova.

Damage adjustments made to skills for various classes including Valkyrie and others.

Players can now try all classes at high level with 3 Trial Character slots available, starting in Battle Arena at Lv. 60.

3500 random applicants invited to test the Discord server starting March 13th.

A full fix for the missing items/silver issue is tentatively scheduled for 20th March.

500 community members invited to test the Discord server starting March 6th.

Streamers can notify the Discord server when they go live.

Kakao Games opens an official Discord server to enhance community engagement.

A bot will deliver news from the website and forums directly into Discord.

Players can submit support tickets directly through Discord.

Discord server fully opens to everyone on March 20th.

Items and silver may appear to vanish from the Central Market, but they are recoverable during weekly maintenance.

Complete Bonus Missions in Shadow Arena for special rewards.

Fixed the issue where the Old Moon Distress Call would not work from certain areas.

Fixed text display error when hovering over Combat Fame on My Information.

Fixed the issue where a button would be displayed when obtaining Knowledge during the 'Worse Than an Ogre' quest.

Improved alignment for the list of buffs in the Villa Scroll window.

Fixed text overlapping on the Dark Rift window with descriptive text and list of monsters.

Added a feature to collect money for all sold items through the Central Market's 'Sell' area.

Players can rejoin matches after all party members have died.

Fixed the issue where the New Year Hanbok outfit would appear graphically broken on the chest area when wet.

The following Family quests have changed to character-based quests: Slave Becomes Master, The Cost of Labor, Stolen Equipment, Small and Worthless.

Play daily for rewards during the anniversary event.

A new filter option to view/hide information of Dark Rift has been added to the World Map.

The accumulated number of trades will now be displayed when searching at the Central Market.

Multiple bug fixes including reward distribution and UI issues.

Fixed the issue where character’s graphic texture would be set to low when setting Texture Quality to Low.

Fixed the awkwardness in how Karcenov addressed players when handing over the Calpheon Defense Token.

Fixed the issue where the quest The First Sailboat Bound to Margoria was not progressing normally.

You can now set a hotkey for the Adventure Log icon via Settings.

The method of using boss scrolls to summon and fight a boss monster during main quests has changed to interacting with a Dark Rift.

The NPC for completing the Reproducing the Bautt Slate quest has been changed to NPC Ain Greid located at the Ancient Fissure.

New bosses added: Red Nose, Giath, Dastard Bheg, Muskan.

The 'Wanna Make a Lead Bullet' button has been removed from the Black Spirit since Lead Bullets can no longer be created.

Adjustments made to character skill damages in Shadow Arena.

Safe Enhance will now display a description about Safe Enhance instead of Enhancement Chance.

The Shadow Arena is officially open with new features and events.

Purchase Shakatu's Luxury Box and Rarity Box during the event period.

The 'Karlstein Outfit Crafting: The One Who Follows the Path of Vetor' quest will now be displayed in the Suggested tab after pressing the 'O' key.

Fixed the issue where the checked Auto Arrange box would be released when reopening the Manage Warehouse window.

Fixed the issue where text would bleed out of the skill guide window for the German version.

Smoother transitions during server change and character selection.

New rewards including Tier-8 Horse Emblem Box for daily attendance.

The Apply button can no longer be selected when there are no items applicable to Item Brand/Item Brand Removal.

Fixed awkwardness in the location of the Quest Summary when scrolling.

A new button that turns off all filters except for the selected ones has been added to the World Map.

Fixed the issue where you could give an infinite amount of Marmot Meat to the NPC for the 'Cute and Delicious' quest.

Hotkey will no longer open the old Marketplace.

The Optimization (Beta) menu has been removed from Settings, and options have been merged into the Optimization menu.

Fixed the issue where hair graphics on certain animals appeared awkwardly in Remastered or Ultra Mode.

A tooltip will be displayed if the Buy/Sell buttons on the Central Market are too long.

A new log to track quests and earn rewards.

There will not be a default hotkey set for Adventure Log.

Fixed the issue where the NPC dialogue was awkward during the Clear Justification quest.

New practice mode allowing players to test skills without penalties.

An icon will now be displayed in the Trade section of the tab showing quests in progress within the Quests window.

The game loading sequence has been improved to transition more naturally.

‘Total Family Bonus’ button has been added below the title of Adventure Log to check acquired stats.

Improved alignment of various UI elements including Monster Rank window and Guild window.

Fixed the issue where the Favorites window would appear above the Buy or Sell window.

The Graphic Quality menu has been moved to the top of the Performance Settings menu.

A new function to see Conquest War Status window in a smaller scale has been added with Zoom In/Out buttons.

Fixed the issue where you were able to use Transport function change with characters below Lv. 5 in the End Game window.

When purchasing an item from the Pearl Shop while your Inventory is opened, it will now automatically refresh.

Low-power Option can now be set (On/Off) from the game Setting window when creating a character for the first time.

Fixed the issue where certain areas of the fur of sheep would appear graphically broken with black spots.

The scroll bar on Dark Rift window will now be controllable with the mouse.

The durability notification will no longer be displayed for tools that cannot be repaired.

Fixed text alignment issues on various windows when increasing text size.

The knowledge hint for the Stone Mountain Turtle Dragon has been revised from being Stone Mountain Iguana to Stone Mountain Turtle Dragon.

Celebrating the 3rd anniversary with special deals and events.

New and returning players can obtain a +15 Cliff’s Weapon through quests.

The texture graphics of the title area have changed to appear more natural.

Fixed unnatural appearance of title areas in various worker-related windows.

Temporary workaround for players on Windows 7 to access the Central Marketplace on the EU server.

Fixed the issue where incorrect damage was applied when switching weapons while a summoner has summoned something.

The new marketplace, Central Market, has opened to facilitate trading.

The time to end War Hero contract has changed to 10 minutes after Node Wars.

A Bookshelf for the Adventure Logs has been added for easier access.

The Ballista, a new siege weapon for Conquest War, has been added.

Damage adjustments for various skills in PvP situations have been implemented.

A new upgrade function has been added for Flame Tower and Hwacha during Node and Conquest Wars.

Skill damage changes have been made to various classes, affecting PvP situations.

Fixed various issues in Shadow Arena, including timer display and climbing mechanics.

NPCs will now express emotions and move more naturally during main quests.

Damage of certain skills will be changed.

The Central Market will be added to the game.

A new Conquest/Node War weapon, Ballista, will be added.

Boss monsters spawn in Dark Rifts with unique mechanics.

Party will be maintained through various transitions.

New chapters narrate Igor Bartali's adventures in Mediah.

Members can maintain guild membership without affecting capacity.

Raise Amity with specific NPCs for rewards.

Level restriction changed from 10 to 15 for immediate revival.

Event includes Chocolate Fun and Love in a Bottle activities.

Players can join Guild Wars of other guilds and receive rewards.

Increased Training EXP and Mount EXP by 100%.

Events 'It’s a Cakewalk', 'Mammore is Back!', and 'Fortune Favors the Bold' will end.

A new War Hero system has been added to the game.

Various events for Valentine's Day have been introduced.

New Dark Rifts feature introduced.

New NPCs have been added for the NPC Dating feature.

Fixed issues preventing players from obtaining Knowledge from certain quests.

Damage for Tamer's basic skills (Leaf Slash, Evasive Attack) has been decreased by 10%.

Fixed the issue where players could not move in the desired direction as a Black Spirit at the start of the match.

Damage for the skill Piercing Spear has been increased by 10%.

Improved navigation features for specific quests.

Adjusted loot drops from monsters in Balenos, Serendia, and Calpheon to improve inventory management.

Damage for Mystic's basic skills (Heavy Fist, Soul Basher) has been increased by 15%.

Added a voice chat feature to allow party members to communicate in Shadow Arena.

Bartali's Adventure Log has been added, containing quests and rewards based on Igor Bartali's adventures.

Players can now trade fish without selling it for a lower price, even if the nodes are not connected.

A new window for claiming rewards from Shadow Arena has been added.

Damage for the skills Predatory Hunt and Falling Rock has been increased by 10% and 30%, respectively.

A griffon has been added to transport players between Velia and Iliya Island.

Added a button to select where to move items while the inventory is open.

Fixed access issues to the Amity shop with certain NPCs.

Maintenance scheduled for February 8th, 2019, with a duration of 4 hours.

Play an hour a day to receive a Sweet Gift Letter from February 6th to February 20th.

Chance of learning certain skills adjusted.

New events related to the Lunar New Year starting January 30th.

Musa and Kunoichi classes will be added as playable characters in Shadow Arena.

New injury mechanics affecting HP recovery and gameplay.

Special decorations in major cities from January 30th to February 13th.

New single-command combos added for Musa and Kunoichi.

Various UI improvements for better user experience.

Defeat Mammore for special rewards from January 30th to February 13th.

Contest submissions from February 6th to February 25th.

Convert enhanced gear into Enhancement Chances using the new 'Devour' system.

Multiple fixes for issues in Shadow Arena mode.

New Privacy Mode allows players to hide their online presence.

A new Privacy Mode will be added.

The Golden Drop event will be ending.

A Valentine’s Day-themed background will take place starting February 6, 2019.

A Lunar New Year-themed background will take place starting January 30, 2019.

Musa and Kunoichi classes introduced in the Battle Royale mode.

New system for guild apprentices with specific benefits.

Damage from Predatory Hunt increased by 10%, Falling Rock by 30%.

Romantic decorations in cities from February 6th to February 27th.

Events starting February 6, 2019, include Send Love and Valentine’s Day Screenshot Contest.

Collect items to create Moon Rice Cake from January 30th to February 13th.

Collect vouchers through gathering from January 30th to February 20th.

A system to convert enhanced weapon or defense gear into Enhancement Chance will be added.

Resolved an issue where damage was not being inflicted intermittently after a CC skill has been applied.

Resolved overlapping text issue in Shadow Arena stats window.

Resolved issue where Dark Knight's sub-weapon AP was not applied.

Rookie, Returning, Loyal attendance rewards will reset.

Skills that were underused have been enhanced, while those with excessive damage have been reduced.

Resolved issue where remaining time was not clearly visible in Shadow Arena.

Resolved issue allowing more than 6 digits for the Private Room password.

Level requirement for receiving the 50% EXP bonus increased from Lv. 30 to Lv. 50.

Transport Wagon and Ship will now move properly to the correct paths.

Log in to receive a Pit-a-pat Fortune Cookie once per day from Jan. 24th to Feb. 13th.

Made improvements for better visibility of Dark Fog within the map.

Resolved graphical issue where ships appeared to move sideways from a distance.

Added a UI feature to always display AP and DP on the left side of the minimap.

Changed the location of the NPC in front of the door at 3-1 of Heidel.

Archer Level-up event: Second level-up period will conclude.

Players will now automatically resume auto-fishing upon reconnecting after disconnection.

Winter-themed UI/Weather will conclude.