What changed in Black Desert in 2022

Celebrate the arrival of winter with special events in Black Desert.

Select from the best 11 items from 2022 including the Premium Outfit Box.

A new class, Woosa, has been added to the game.

Special promotions in the Pearl Shop including the Pearl Box and Winterland Soiree Outfit.

The Woosa class has been released as part of the ongoing updates to Black Desert Online.

Black Desert Online was voted as MMORPG.com's Most Improved MMO of the Year for 2022.

Players can claim an appreciation gift including Cron Stones and other items until December 31, 2022.

The next expansion region, Land of the Morning Light, has been announced.

The Maegu class is scheduled to be released in January 2023.

Additions have been made to the co-op dungeon, Atoraxxion.

The Mountain of Eternal Winter expansion has been released, introducing new content to the game.

The Drakania class was introduced earlier in the year as part of the updates.

Maegu, Woosa's twin sister, will be introduced with a gumiho concept and magical attacks.

A new continent modeled after the Joseon Dynasty, inspired by Korean folktales.

The master of Do who brings storms with the grace of a butterfly, Woosa is now playable.

Atoraxxion's third biome, themed as a sunlit forest, is now available for exploration.

Face off against the new boss, Impassioned Amarillos, who changes forms upon defeat.

Players can explore Yolunakea's main questline alongside Yaz of the Secret Guards.

New quest rewards available as players progress through the story.

Added new skills for each class after completing the Abyss One questline.

New area opened featuring Marni's experiments and creations.

Mad Scientist Marni returns with new events and Oog automatons in his spooky playground.

New quest available to exchange Weapon Exchange Coupons.

Introduced 'abyssal pockets' with unique trials within the Magnus.

New skills can be learned after completing the main questline.

Added a main questline to explore the 'Abyss One: The Magnus' story.

Rewards include PEN (V) Boss Gear and new fast travel options.

Players can access inventory items from any region via Magnus.

Players will use equipment exclusive to Abyss One instead of standard gear.

Introduced the 2022 Pumpkin Outfit Box in the Pearl Shop.

Engage in the event by tossing coins to the Heidel Fountain.

Enjoy a week-long non-stop Hot Time event.

Participate in the event for a week to claim exclusive rewards.

Final opportunity to participate in this event for special rewards.

Garmoth's HP increased by 1.2 times.

The new 2022 Autumn Season Pass is now available.

You can now enter the Elvia Realm from any server instead of specific ones.

Season characters gain Life EXP +30% (excludes Trading).

Changed town decorations to reflect the Halloween spirit.

Talibre's Tear is no longer required to enter Atoraxxion.

Gathering tools yield +100% more basic resources on season servers.

Chance to obtain Garmoth's Heart increased by 1.4 times.

Chance to obtain Tuvala enhancement materials from gathering on season servers.

Golden Barley and Rift's Petal can be obtained during the 2022 Autumn Season.

The 2022 Autumn Season has begun, offering boosted EXP and access to season servers.

Added a new alchemy stone, Treant's Tear, available for season characters.

Added the Boiling Tides Black Stone for guaranteed enhancement of TET Tuvala accessories to PEN.

Added a Skip Animation function for Courser Training and Alchemy Stone UI.

Adjusted the difficulty of Fishing Leap objectives and changed the completion NPC to Crio.

Certain fishing items have been removed from the drop pool, including Broken Bottle Fragment and others.

Doubled the selling price of fish above blue grade, affecting 122 fish types.

Adjusted the price of 89 items obtained through Life-Skill activities.

Improved the method of obtaining the item 'Golden Seal' through Imperial Fishing Delivery.

Certain Pearl Inventory items are no longer bound to character.

New Fishing Leap quests can now be accepted and completed once per Family.

The number of fruit items obtained from plant breeding has been increased by 2.5 times.

Players can now catch 'Discarded Glass Bottle' by Fishing and exchange it for items from NPC Crio.

Only one player who participated in defeating the Gatekeeper monster will now obtain a reward.

New Cosplay Pack outfits available for purchase from October 5 to November 2, 2022.

Crafting duration for 'Wagon Registration: Forest Path Wagon' reduced by 4.5 times; prices of related items increased.

All season characters not converted will be automatically converted to normal characters; uncompleted quests deleted.

Quality of life changes including light stone exchange and furniture recovery.

New content introducing the Magnus, a new adventure area accessible through wells.

Release of new outfits including Salanar Outfit with story.

Introduction of a new Atoraxxion region themed around ancient forest ruins.

Introduction of new top-tier armor items.

Introduction of a new region for exploration.

Changes to guild systems to enhance member experience.

Plans to apply balance patches more frequently and reduce skill point requirements.

Enhancements to the Elvia server system for better accessibility.

New feature allowing for crystal presets.

Improvements to Calpheon Elvia and other monster zones to enhance gameplay.

Removal of the current Node Wars system and reversion to a previous system.

New NPCs across various regions now grant Tier 5 Pet Training after completing the 'Domesticated Squabbles' quest.

The size of the Orc Camp in Marni's Realm has been increased by 1.22 times.

Adjusted difficulty and loot for Guild Boss encounters to enhance enjoyment and encourage guild bonding.

Players can now duel the guild boss of the Shakatu Merchants, Shakatu, in a game of Yar!

Introduced new outfits named Salanar available in the Pearl Shop.

Updated the methods for summoning and fighting the Cadry Commander and Shadow of Gahaz.

Changed the means to complete volume 13 chapters 1 and 2 of Igor Bartali's adventure logs.

Increased the loot obtained from defeating Cadry Commander and Shadow of Gahaz.

Added the ability to enter the Pit of the Undying directly from Eilton.

Redeem special coupons from Heidel Ball event valid from September 24, 2022 to December 6, 2022.

Added a new appearance for the Mythical Arduanatt, purchasable with Quturan's Fruit.

Participating in the event using inappropriate methods may result in cancellation/retrieval of rewards.

Increased chances of birthing higher-tier horses from breeding Tier 1 to 8 horses.

Introduced the Imperial Steed, a special horse breed with unique breeding conditions.

New leap quests for Training added, granting large amounts of Training EXP.

Increased prices of Tier 1 to 8 horses on the Horse Market and Imperial Delivery.

Quturan's Fruit can now be purchased for 100 million Silver from Francia in O'dyllita.

Increased Mount EXP gains from Training Mastery from up to 40% to up to 75%.

Adjusted Central Market prices for 44 items obtained from Gathering and Processing.

Items and/or rewards that were used or collected normally cannot be recovered.

Added defensive stats to Loggia, Carta, and Manos Gatherer's Clothes.

Quests can be completed once per family, and will not count towards Rulupee’s Travel Log.

Increased probability of obtaining special materials while Lumbering.

Lara is handing out invitations to the Heidel Ball, allowing players to participate in the event.

Event items may have restrictions on sale/trade and different binding settings/expiration dates.

Only 1 item will be distributed for those items without a quantity listed.

Tiers 1 to 5 Wild Horses have been improved to Tiers 6 and 7, with new Tier 8 horses added.

Dawn of Dragons Level-up Boosts will be available until October 5, 2022.

The sales period for the Black Spirit Pass item for season characters is extended to October 5, 2022.

The Season: Dawn of Dragons event period will be extended until October 5, 2022.

The Season: Dawn of Dragons Hot Time event will now end on October 5, 2022.

Gather 10 of Jetina’s Golden Seals to exchange for Shakatu’s Shiny Boxes.

Playtime for Challenges may be delayed if changing servers or accessing customization/character selection.

Jetina’s Support Pack can be purchased once per family from the Loyalty Store.

Participate in the Rift’s Echo event to defeat GM-spawned monsters and obtain Season enhancement materials.

Join GMs to defeat World Bosses and earn loot during scheduled events.

Hot Time benefits do not stack with other Hot Times, and this event takes priority.

A seasonal event providing Combat and Skill XP buffs, with specific stacking rules and limitations.

Unified certain buffs to take up only one icon and improved tooltip descriptions.

Unified attack area and improved comboing with other skills for Prime: Shackles.

Improved auto-navigation UI to include a button for toggling auto-Sprint.

Players can collect a second login reward by playing for an hour or more on Saturday and Sunday, applicable to those with fewer than the maximum number of stamps.

Changed damage penalties for multiple targets to apply only in PvP and improved comboing into Shadow Clone.

Improved damage, effects, and combos for Kunai Stab in Succession, enhancing its viability in PvE.

Added a time-limited rideable horse called the Traveler's Horse, which can be borrowed from Stable Keepers.

Combat XP buff does not apply to characters level 50 or below, while Skill XP buff still applies.

Duration of the Book of Training does not pause when disconnecting or switching characters.

Fixed issues with character falling through structures and player hits not registering in certain terrains.

Introduced new outfits named Nightwarden in the Pearl Shop.

Players can receive login rewards during the Autumn Festival event by logging in with a level 7 or higher character.

UI indicator for Hot Time will not show until reconnecting to the game, despite effects being applied.

Increased activation speed and attack area for certain Dragonblood skills to reduce clunkiness.

A new event where players can claim one coupon each day until September 7, 2022.

Multiple coupon codes (GOOD-BYEA-UGUS-T001, HELL-OSEP-TEMB-ER01 to HELL-OSEP-TEMB-ER06) available for redemption until September 7, 2022.

Players can redeem coupons through the in-game menu, with rewards sent to their in-game mailbox.

Construction time for forts and annexes reduced from 15 seconds to 1 second when not in war.

Both monster zones now support entry into Marni's Realm.

Players can now queue in parties of 2 or 3 for Practice Mode matches.

Durability increased for various structures including forts, command posts, and recovery centers.

MVP/ACE now factors in kills and debuffs in addition to total damage dealt.

Auto-run now takes a more efficient route and better detects obstacles.

Quality of life improvements for building siege weapons and annexes, including color designation for guilds.

Damage increased for hwachas and elephants during Node/Conquest War.

Players can now enter the Red Battlefield even with certain debuffs.

Dim Tree Spirit's location moved closer to the forest path.

Obstacles removed and paths widened in various locations within Kamasylvia.

A new quest that allows players to exchange a coupon for special rewards.

New outfits available in the Pearl Shop.

Fughar assists in converting season characters to normal characters upon graduation.

Points deduction for inactivity changed from 3 days to 5 days for Solare Incarnate V.

Shell Belle Armor can be exchanged for a new outfit from Tranan Underfoe.

Players can skip the tutorial after completing 'Black Spirit's Behest'.

Rankings UI now allows viewing detailed information of other Adventurers and rankings by class.

New 300 min buffs can be obtained by exchanging Silver with NPCs.

Players can now see the ranking of the top 20 Adventurers for each class.

Gear balance will remain the same as in the preseason to enhance enjoyment for the first season.

Players can practice PvP skills in a new practice mode, with solo and party queue options.

Practice Mode allows players to engage without affecting their rank, available when ranked matches are not.

Players can earn Cron Stones and Advice of Valks (+110) as weekly rewards.

Special login rewards available from August 17 to August 24, 2022, celebrating the first regular season of Arena of Solare.

The matchmaking-based 3v3 PvP content with equalized gear has returned.

Fairy max level raised from 40 to 50, with a new skill 'Continuous Care' introduced.

New outfits named Ryfina are now available for purchase.

The regular season for Arena of Solare starts, featuring new practice mode and battlefields.

Rank page now shows whether players are in Succession or Awakening and displays the character with the highest play rate.

Manshaum Forest, Jade Starlight Forest, and Cadry Ruins are now available for play.

Improved visibility of rewards for Sweet n' Sour Strawberry Banana Sherbet and Sweet n' Savory Starfish Sherbet.

Fixed access issues to the Red Battlefield under certain conditions.

Enhanced NPC interactions and visibility for Blue Terrmian Coins exchange.

Adjusted cooldowns for Night Market food items and updated item descriptions.

Improved method for exchanging green-grade gear for crafting materials.

Players can now store special food items from the Night Market in Family Inventory.

Increased drop rates for various items from specific monsters.

Added system alerts for the arrival of special merchants at Terrmian Beach.

Fixed issues with NPCs not appearing correctly during the event.

New chest with rewards including title and furniture added to the auction event.

Added new missions for guilds in response to Hadum's corruption.

Cooldowns for certain Transformation Scrolls reduced from 20 minutes to 1 minute.

La Orzeca and Nouverikant outfits can now be dyed.

Added daily quests to revert La Orzeca and Nouverikant outfits into outfit boxes.

Introduced new outfit available in the Pearl Shop.

Increased attack speed and area for specific character abilities in the Red Battlefield.

Direct selection of guild colors, less restrictive building conditions, and decreased preparation time.

Outfits will be released for multiple classes with accompanying stories.

Items obtained while adventuring will be better grouped for easier identification.

Background stories explaining the outfit’s origin and concept will be added.

Detailed match performance insights and visibility of top-ranked Adventurers' setups.

New Conquest War will be expanded to match the growing world of Black Desert.

Maid will have a new ability to move items between characters in the same region.

Hystria and Aakman will be added to Marni’s Realm after server optimization.

New practice mode allows players to party up before ranked matches.

Starting August 17, improvements to the info system and new practice mode.

Adjustments to overly powerful PvP classes and updates to classes that are overwhelmingly efficient in PvE.

Fairies will automatically use foods and elixirs with a new skill called 'Continuous Care'.

New transformation scrolls available through NPCs in the Sand Castle area.

Weekly quests available starting August 4, resetting every Thursday at midnight.

New quests available after maintenance on August 3, allowing weekly quests starting August 11.

Participate in a fishing event from August 3 to August 24, 2022, to catch special event items.

Participate in various quests and activities at Terrmian Beach from August 3 to August 24, 2022.

Access Velia Storage and repair gear at Terrmian Beach.

Complete Terrmian quests once per Family during the event, with weekly quests resetting every Thursday.

Choose a side in the ongoing conflict between Papus and Otters, with a UI to select your side.

Event running from August 3 to August 24, allowing players to choose sides and participate in battles.

Complete weekly quests for additional rewards during the event.

Discover hidden artworks on Terrmian Beach to earn a title and a stunning work of art.

Players can earn new items like Golden Shellfish and Blue Terrmian Coins during the event.

Earn Terrmian Special Coins through event quests, usable for special items.

Merchants from both sides compete weekly, with items changing every week.

A new 30 vs 30 death match event running from August 3 to August 24.

Bid on the artworks of Kakuo and Parapura at Terrmian Beach. Funds will support the Fruit Soldier Academy and Otter Military Academy.

Daily market featuring unique food items available once per day per Family.

Added region quests to help Adventurers continue their progression beyond season graduating.

Adjusted the skill's damage for PvE only. PvP damage remains the same.

Fixed the issue of being hit with an additional normal attack when using the skill at max ion output while mounted.

Fixed the issue of the trion showing on her back in idle stance.

Fixed the issue of Down Smash being applied twice when charging while mounted.

Fixed the skill description to match the actual number of targets when the skill is used while mounted.

Adjusted the skill's damage for PvE only. PvP damage remains the same.

Improved so that the skill's charge attack is activated when you press RMB while holding the keys to jump forward.

Adjusted the skill's damage for PvE only. PvP damage remains the same.

Changed so that your character does not perform the 'Cheer' social action when you obtain an 'Artifact' item.

Adjusted the skill's damage for PvE only. PvP damage remains the same.

A bioluminescent effect created by plankton, visible at night, along with an aurora in the night sky.

Reduced the number of hits by one when used while mounted in PvP only.

Fixed the issue of Hexeblood not being applied when using Storm Maul during certain skills in Dragonblood.

Fixed the issue of the Forward Guard effect not being applied when moving diagonally backward laterally after using the skill.

Adjusted the skill's damage for PvE only. PvP damage remains the same.

Fixed the issue of the Dragon's shadow not being seen when using the skill.

Fixed the issue of switching between combat/idle stance abnormally while sprinting.

Adjusted the skill's damage for PvE only. PvP damage remains the same.

Fixed the issue of collision detection occurring in midair when comboing the skill after Flow: Dragon Flight or Dragonwalk with your trion.

Fixed the issue of not changing to the Legacy of Erethea UI and Hexeblood when switching to idle stance after changing to your main weapon in Dragonblood.

Added a recipe to mass process Cron and Marvelous Meals using Nadia Rowen's Special Sauce.

Tabs to sort main and awakening weapon skills have been added to the Skill Add-on UI.

A new music player for listening to background music while mounted.

The maximum price of Mythical Feathers on the Central Market has been adjusted from 20 million to 40 million Silver.

The awakened Drakania wields two spears and can shift between Hexeblood and Dragonblood forms.

The amount of Silver obtained daily via Family Fame has been increased.

Drakania can switch between agile Hexeblood attacks and powerful Dragonblood skills.

Drakania's exclusive weapon, Trion, allows switching between Hexeblood and Dragonblood states.

New function to snapshot favorite locations on the World Map for easier navigation.

Introducing the Drakania Awakening, featuring the new weapon Trion and unique combat styles.

New skills include Aerial Burst, Doombringer, Tectonic Slam, and Sundering Roar.

A new season begins with an EXP boost for season characters and access to seasonal gear.

New weekly quests added to obtain Mythical Feathers, replacing the previous method.

The new season 'Dawn of Dragons' will open on July 27.

Players can face Garmoth, Nouver & Black Shadow during the event.

Up to 20 creatures can now be tracked simultaneously for better knowledge gathering.

Cooldown reduced for Hourglass of Defiance skills.

Special event quests added to obtain unique cosmetic items.

Attack area and PvP damage reduction rates adjusted for these skills.

Various changes to Hashashin's skills to enhance PvP performance and damage output.

Changed the item needed to receive buffs from Gold Bars to Silver for convenience.

New special outfit items available for players.

New outfit for the Summer event coming in August.

Hashashin's incoming damage ratio increased by approximately 3.25% against various classes.

100% Guaranteed from Login Rewards during the event.

Events extended for one more week until July 27.

Season: Dawn of Dragons is set to begin on July 27, featuring dragon-themed events.

A new function allowing players to search for items across all inventories and storage.

A new outfit available in the Pearl Shop.

New item obtained from gathering that can be exchanged for various rewards.

New questline available through the Black Spirit, rewarding the title 'Unforgettable'.

Max durability increased for Ash Tree Float and Maple Float based on enhancement levels.

Added a new skill for Corsair's Awakening with defensive capabilities.

Added more items and changed necessary items for Special Barter.

Improved defensive effects and combo capabilities for Corsair's Succession skills.

Improved skill mechanics and resource consumption for Maehwa's Succession skills.

Adjusted cooldowns and effects for various Maehwa Awakening skills.

Increased number of Triangle Head Lizards in the Southern plains of Serendia.

Celebrate worldwide services with a special coupon redeemable for valuable items.

Altered objectives for Adventure Logs to help new players progress more easily.

Cooldowns for Cron Meals reduced from 30 minutes to 10 seconds, with a new 'Satiated' debuff added.

Players can now obtain Godr-Ayed sub-weapons by converting TET (IV) Blackstar sub-weapons.

Screenshot Mode has been revamped with new features including a guide for hotkeys and settings.

Added quests to convert TET (IV) Blackstar sub-weapons into Godr-Ayed sub-weapons.

Redeem the coupon for a Great Adventurer Box and other items, with specific redemption rules.

Added the ability to perform Social Actions and use Slow Mode in Screenshot Mode.

Players can now adjust the ambiance, time, and weather settings in Screenshot Mode.

The Arena of Solare Preseason has ended and has been removed from the menu.

Increased the maximum listable and purchasable amount of items in the Central Market.

New questline available to train Tier 4 pets to Tier 5 through Obi Bellen at the Old Wisdom Tree.

Duration of Kutum's Power Stone increased and now provides an additional item drop rate effect.

New musical instruments added, allowing players to create unique compositions.

Adventurers can now repair all items with a single button press, enhancing convenience.

Heart of Kutum added for upgrading sub-weapons with new effects.

Adventurers can now train Tier 4 pets to Tier 5 and appoint one as an Alpha Pet, enhancing looting speed.

Players can lock outfit appearances to prevent accidental extraction.

New players can claim a free DLC that includes helpful items and a fancy outfit.

Black Desert available for $0.99 (90% OFF) and various DLCs at 50% OFF during the discount period.

Players are encouraged to start with Season Characters for a faster leveling experience.

Several new side quests added for world-building and NPC interaction.

Improvements to loot and drop rates in Great Ocean monster zones, along with ship upgrade method revamps.

Login rewards can only be collected once per Family and require a level 7 or higher character.

Discount Coupons expire after 3 days in Inventory and 7 days in the Coupon Book.

Login rewards available from June 23, 2022 to July 20, 2022.

Three new recipes added for crafting Adhesive used in ship upgrades.

Players can claim an additional login reward by playing at least 1 hour on weekends.

EXP gains increased for characters and sailors when defeating various battleships.

Requirement to use skills while auto-running on mounts lowered from Artisan 1 to Professional 1.

Added quests in Arsha Sea and Nox Sea for obtaining Sea Monster's Ooze.

A series of event Hot Times will take place from June 22, 2022, to July 20, 2022, enhancing Combat & Skill EXP.

Difficulty changed to be soloable with a 40% health reduction; loot drops remain the same for parties of 2.

Notifications now only display for blue grade items or higher.

Reduced the required materials for upgrading Epheria Caravel and Galleass.

Increased drop rate of Caphras Stones and added Destruction Spirit Stone; reduced rates for other items.

Added Ferocious Sea Monster's Spirit Pouch and Sea Monster's Bizarre Fang with exchange options.

New materials such as Scorching Sun Shard and Crystalized Despair added for crafting and upgrading.

A new prologue tutorial focused on storytelling for newly created characters has been added.

New mechanics introduced in Elvia Calpheon that affect monster spawns and combat.

The Elvia Calpheon region has been added, featuring new powerful monsters and unique mechanics.

New Godr-Ayed weapons introduced, allowing conversion from TET (IV) Blackstar weapons.

The Balenos main questline has been renewed with fully-voiced cutscenes and reorganized quest pathing.

The maximum price of PEN (V) Blackstar weapons on the Central Market has been increased.

Matches will follow a Best-of-5 format, with points earned based on match results.

The preseason will not have separate 'honor' rewards for participants.

The maximum price for PEN (V) Blackstar main weapons and related items has been increased to 200 billion Silver.

The secret behind the King's Key, obtainable through Nova's awakening questline, has been released.

The Arena of Solare, a matchmaking-based PvP content, has been introduced with 3 vs 3 matches using equalized gear.

Records from the preseason will not impact the next Arena of Solare season.

The preseason for the Arena of Solare, a 3 vs 3 PvP arena, has begun, allowing players to battle with equalized gear.

A new item, Liana's Tool Bag, has been introduced to help manage Gathering tools and inventories.

The Arena of Solare will have designated availability times during the preseason, which are subject to change.

A new item, Cup of Earth's Sorrows, can now be crafted using materials dropped in Elvia Serendia.

New quests featuring Kakuo, an Otter paw-doodler, have been added, rewarding players with furniture.

Colors matching the grade of the item have been added to item description backgrounds.

Drakania's Awakening weapon will feature two spears and showcase her draconic nature with unique movement skills.

Plans to increase the limit on item purchases to reduce inconvenience for players.

Upon Awakening, Drakania will display different skills and effects in human and dragon forms.

Drakania's Awakening is targeted for release in the third week of July.

Investigating ways to ease the building process for Command Posts and Annexes in Node/Conquest Wars.

All food and scroll buffs will be unified to a 30- or 60-minute duration.

In-game item values will be readjusted to reduce the number of alerts displayed during gameplay.

Considering changes to allow guilds to designate their type of gameplay for war declarations.

Working on adding more functions to address common item restoration issues.

A new matching system will be implemented for the Old Moon Grand Prix to improve accessibility.

Income from hunting Saltwater Crocodiles will be adjusted to be more rewarding.

Plans to make building caravels and galleasses quicker, while maintaining carracks as they are.

New animations and adjustments to existing outfits for the Wizard class are underway.

The weight of delivery boxes will be reduced to 1/5 of their current weight.

Introduced a 'Replicate' function to copy all notes from one instrument to another with the same octave range.

New feature to check purchase history from the past 30 days and cancel purchases within 7 days.

Introduced hotkeys for Edit Mode, Select Mode, Play/Stop music, and Delete note functions.

Enhanced the area for selecting and moving notes, allowing movement to areas not visible in the Compose/Score window.

Improved the function for copying and pasting notes in the Compose/Score window.

Changed background colors for better visibility of notes and added a white line to mark the first note in every octave.

Separated settings for displaying character and monster names and HP gauges for better customization.

New UI feature to check the Item Drop Rate Increase stats from the My Information window and Item Collection Increase Gauge UI.

Improved display of stats for each level on the tooltip information of Ability stats in the My Information window.

Login rewards available from May 26, 2022 to June 29, 2022. Rewards sent to 'Black Spirit’s Safe' upon login.

Black Magic Crystals now stack as Sealed Black Magic Crystals, taking up only one inventory slot.

Added private monster zones allowing players to fight monsters without other Adventurers present, limited to 1 hour per day.

Certain zones now have a higher chance to drop Specter's Energy.

Combat and Skill EXP gains from defeating monsters in specific zones have been increased.

Adjusted loot tables and drop rates for various monster zones to enhance profitability and balance.

Adjusted Agris Fever point consumption and junk loot drop amounts for increased efficiency in certain zones.

Introduced weekly quests in monster zones that grant Contribution EXP upon completion.

Raised the maximum item drop rate threshold to 400%, with various means to achieve this.

Removed the 10,000 Agris Fever point cost for weekly Atoraxxion quests.

Added a processing recipe and quests to revert Combatant's Stones back into Narchillan gear.

Changed Mountain Guardian Spirit Outfit Set to be exchangeable for other outfit pieces through Tranan Underfoe.

A new dream horse, Mythical Diné, can be obtained through Mythical Awakening with unique skills.

Improved drop rates for items needed to access each zone in Atoraxxion to 100%.

Players can attempt Mythical Awakening with one male and one female Diné at level 30 using a Mythical Censer.

Mythical Diné can utilize skills like Quicksilver and Triple Jump, and consumes Breath of Okiara to gallop across water.

Changed Venomous Night Fangs to be stackable in one inventory slot.

Shakatu can now inspect and identify 'Rich Merchant's Ring Pieces' as 'Al Yurad's Ring Pieces'.

Reduced damage on some attacks and improved hit area markers.

Introduced the ability to create and manage artifact presets in the Artifact Inventory.

Unskippable cutscenes can now be skipped after completing the main questline once.

Increased Contribution EXP for 51 quests in Mountain of Eternal Winter and 30 quests in O'dyllita.

Item usage is now displayed before how to obtain the items for better clarity.

Adjusted the difficulty and attack patterns of several world bosses including Stormbringer Karanda and Nightmarish Kzarka.

Increased the Silver prices of Pearl items and extractable materials from Pearl Outfits.

Reduced frequency of invincibility and adjusted damage on some attacks.

Moved Dark Rifts from Orc Camp and Bloody Monastery to new locations.

Adjusted speed and damage of certain attacks and improved visibility of hit area markers.

Reduced damage on some attacks and improved hit area markers.

Increased Contribution EXP for 183 quests in Valencia, 103 in Kamasylvia, and 75 in Drieghan.

Added Tuvala Pendant for future awakening weapon preparation, obtainable through a quest.

Fughar assists in converting season characters into normal characters with a special gift quest.

Updated item descriptions for 322 items to clarify usage.

Changed Recovery Centers to reduce remaining revival cooldown instead of maximum cooldown.

Changed the Barrier of Infestation quests to be soloable with adjusted difficulty.

Changed the durability of artifacts to now be unlimited, removing durability display.

An artifact inventory applied to the entire Family was added to manage artifacts and lightstones separately.

Adjusted Intelligent Stoneback Crab quests to be soloable with reduced difficulty.

Changed specific items to no longer display a world alert upon obtaining them.

Cooldowns and effects of various Tamer skills adjusted to improve combat dynamics.

Predator's Roots obtainable from daily quests increased from 2 to 5 and 6 to 15.

Blessing now only applies to the summoner and their party, with a cooldown on receiving new blessings.

Pets will now prioritize looting items over following your character, improving looting efficiency.

A 10-minute cooldown added after using a spirit weapon to ensure fair access for all players.

Optimal AP levels adjusted to encourage players to engage in suitable monster zones.

Loot drop rates adjusted to reduce discrepancies across monster zones.

Added two new Prime skills, Prime: Ascent and Prime: Sundering Claw, enhancing Drakania's skillset.

Spawn rate of spirit weapons increased by 2 to 35 times across all monster zones.

Item descriptions now clearly state how items can be obtained and their uses.

Contribution EXP rewards for regular quests in Balenos and Serendia have been increased.

Mount Information window now displays skills not yet learned and learned courser skills.

New daily login rewards including PEN (V) Boss Gear Enhancement Help Kit and Character Weight & Inventory Exchange Coupon.

New skill enhancements for levels 56, 57, and 58 have been added for the Drakania class.

Pre-existing processing stones will no longer be sold by vendors and have been replaced with Sealed Processing Stones.

Weights of Gold Bars, Seals, Black Stones, and other stackable items have been decreased.

Processing stones have been combined to allow mass processing of various items with a single stone.

Includes Treasurable Memories Classic Box, Blessing of Kamasylve (7 Days), Inventory +8 Expansion Coupon, Combat & Skill EXP 300% Scrolls, and Advice of Valks (+60).

Codes from the CalpheON Episode 2 event offer various rewards, redeemable until specified dates.

Added a function where upon successfully enhancing to a certain level, you'll be able to immediately convert it into another item from the Enhancement window.

Improved movements during auto-navigation to appear more natural.

Reduced the cooldown of Elixirs, Enhancers, and Damage Reducers from 10 sec to 1 sec.

Added a new colored icon for a Fence with crops that can be harvested or undergo plant breeding when viewed on the World Map.

Fixed the issue where Sprint attacks of Slayer Training would continue when the skill is locked or not learned.

Improved HP bar/Family name and other UI features to no longer overlap with her character if her height was customized to max height.

Fixed the issue where abnormal movements would be displayed when holding Directional Keys + SPACE after jumping to the left or right in a non-combat stance.

Fixed the issue where the skill would activate once more when comboed into Flow: Markthanan's Wings or Refraction.

Reworked the background music playback system to play music according to the individual styles of the five major regions.

The amount of 'Marni's Unstable Fuel' required to copy an item has been reduced by 50%.

The 'Mountain of Eternal Winter (Everfrost)' is now available in the world.

Changed the way notifications appear on the NPC dialogue window when accepting or completing a quest.

The weather is always snowing with random snowstorms that can cause a 'Frostbite' debuff.

Newly created characters can now choose to start in either the Mountain of Eternal Winter or the Ancient Stone Chamber.

Added new cooking, elixir items, and crafting materials from the Mountain of Eternal Winter.

A stronger version of Erebjork can be found within snowstorms throughout Everfrost.

New hunting monsters such as Winter Bear, Snowfield Yak, and Frost Wolf have been spotted.

Added new monster zones including Murrowak's Labyrinth and Jade Starlight Forest.

The region features a variety of cuisine and buff items such as perfumes, potions, and elixirs.

Explore new monster zones including Murrowak's Labyrinth and Jade Starlight Forest, each with unique challenges.

Players can obtain key crafting materials for Labreska's Helmet in the Mountain of Eternal Winter.

Players will experience a health-draining debuff called Frostbite when exposed to the region's cold environment.

Eilton serves as the central village in the Mountain of Eternal Winter, inhabited by Demibeasts and offering unique knowledge.

The new region, Mountain of Eternal Winter, is now available, featuring constant snowfall and powerful snowstorms.

New minerals, ores, and crafting materials can be found in the Mountain of Eternal Winter.

The progression-focused Season: Drakania will open after the maintenance on April 6.

A new trial area called Erethea's Limbo has been added, requiring players to clear trials for rewards.

Added recipes to create Vell's Fine Powder using an Alchemy Tool.

Added 'Miss' display for missed attacks to enhance player awareness.

Players can now pre-create and customize the new class, Drakania, and select starting regions.

Amount increased from 2-5 to 4-10.

Venslar Gloves added to outfit boxes, available in Heidel storage for players.

New quests added for obtaining special furniture and titles related to treasure-type items.

Pre-creation in the new Season Server, 'Season: Drakania' is now open.

Voice Chat feature updated for improved usability and settings adjustments.

Season characters not converted will be automatically converted to normal characters.

A new outfit for Valkyrie has been added to the Pearl Shop.

Added a new voice chat channel for team members in Red Battlefield - Valencia City.

Ownerless horses will be introduced as a transport method for new adventurers.

Artifact durability will be removed to enhance gameplay.

Eternal Winter-themed outfits for Sage, Hashashin, Berserker, and Shai revealed.

Pre-creation begins March 30, with an update on April 6. Drakania is the 24th class, wielding a devastating greatsword.

Marni’s Unstable Fuel cost reduced by 50%, with an update on April 13.

Introduced specialized inventory for artifacts, lightstones, and life skill tools, along with pet looting improvements.

Revamped questline with new cutscenes and improvements to NPC appearances.

Cooldown for elixirs reduced from 10 seconds to 1 second.

Income adjustments for Elvia Realm Monster Zones and new zones with weather-dependent monsters.

New skins for Carrack ships designed for Volante, Advance, Balance, and Valor, with updates planned for May.

Instructions provided for players to scan game files to resolve potential issues with corrupted files.

Addressed an issue where the game client would unexpectedly close at the loading screen after the March 23 update.

New class 'Destroyer of Ynix' introduced, characterized by her thunderous abilities.

The Fwuzzy Alpaca is back as a mount available only to Shai characters, requiring the 'Registration: Fwuzzy Alpaca' item.

Fwuzzy Alpacas can be leveled up to Lv. 15 and can learn up to 7 skills, starting with 'Ptooey' at Lv. 1.

Players can obtain the 'Registration: Fwuzzy Alpaca' item by completing the 'Befwend Fuzzy Alpaca' questline from Seiri in Duvencrune.

Available for purchase after April 6, 2022, but pre-order discount ends on that date.

A new encounter in the Mountain of Eternal Winter, appearing during blizzards.

The Eternal Winter Expansion is set to release on April 6th, 2022.

Includes Eternal Winter New Outfit Box, Eternal Winter New Pet, and more.

A new region covered by continual snowfall, featuring the Frostbite debuff.

New package includes four commemorative items for the upcoming Mountain of Eternal Winter.

A new item equal in status to the Fallen God’s Armor, obtainable in the new region.

A new monster zone inhabited by the Okjinsini, who are behaving differently.

A new monster zone overrun by Queen Vercedes and her legion of Murrowaks.

Four items will be sent during maintenance on April 6, 2022, for those who purchase the package.

New interactive Winter Tree Fossils that bring forth spirits consumed by darkness.

Discount available from March 10, 2022, after maintenance to April 6, 2022, before maintenance.

Produced with ethnic musical instruments and primal voices, evoking a spiritual atmosphere of the Mountain of Eternal Winter's Abets tribe folk.

Composed with deeper-pitched ethnic musical instruments and eerie sounds, filled with tension exploring the dark horrors of the Mountain of Eternal Winter.

A new channel created to allow players to easily listen to the game music created by Pearl Abyss on YouTube.

Preview of the original soundtrack featuring 36 tracks covering five different themes for the upcoming Mountain of Eternal Winter region.

A unique-sounding music piece embodying the warmth and tranquility of the Mountain of Eternal Winter's nomadic 'Abets' and magical 'Okjinsini' snow spirits.

Tracks embodying an adventurer's journey towards overcoming the daunting Mountain of Eternal Winter.

Tracks that call upon the bloodstained battlefields of fearless warriors, contrasting with the snow-white Mountain of Eternal Winter.

The Eternal Winter Expansion is set to release in April 2022, introducing a new region and lore.

Login rewards available from February 24, 2022 to April 6, 2022 for players logging in with a level 7 or higher character.

Exchange Sweet Chocolates for items with NPC Lara in Heidel during and after the event.

Use the Box Full O' Love for entries in a raffle event starting February 16, 2022.

Participate in the Lucky Chocolates event from February 10 to March 9, 2022, with challenges and a raffle.

Adding the ability to change the Narchillan weapon to match the desired class.

Considering adding a favorites list or showing recently crafted items first.

Introducing a feature to set different criteria for item sorting.

Planning to add a feature to turn off sound effects.

Removing restrictions for Imperial Crafting Delivery.

Planning to develop a dressing room feature to manage outfits.

Introducing a feature to select multiple items to throw away at once.

Extending the existing period from 1 week to 2 weeks.

Working on improving the Storage's search function instead of manual sorting.

Use Black Stones directly to increase enhancement chance, removing tedious prep.

Fight powerful monsters in the Serendia Elvia Realm as Hadum spreads her influence.

Earn rewards while learning about the world of Black Desert with the Progression Pass.

Complete the 'Old Moon Guild’s New Deal' questline to earn Boss gear with PEN (V) enhancement.

Revamped junk loot in Valencia region monster zones to be more profitable.

A new battlefield added to Red Battlefield PvP content in Valencia City.

A new card game added for players to enjoy against NPCs and other Adventurers.

New equipment for new Adventurers to assist in their journey.

New sub-materials for Ornette’s and Odore’s Spirit Essence added.

Obtain an accessory with PEN (V) enhancement through a questline available once per Family.

Boosted Caphras Stone drop rates in various monster zones.

Character data of representative guilds will be copied to an event server on February 9, based on equipped gear and mounts.

The Calpheon territory will be changed to 'liberated' during maintenance on January 26, affecting the Conquest War on January 22.

Log in every day to receive Advice of Valks, Caphras Stones, and 30 days of Artisan's Blessing.

The first Global Conquest War of 2022 will take place on January 29, allowing guilds to represent Europe.

Using the Beef Thin Skirt grants a Skill EXP +30% buff with a cooldown of 60 minutes.

New set of login rewards available from January 6, 2022 to February 9, 2022.

Login rewards can only be collected once per Family and require a level 7 or higher character.

Players can collect a second login reward by playing for an hour or more on weekends.