What changed in Black Desert in 2023
151 updates · 27 main milestones · Jan 18, 2023 to Dec 28, 2023
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- 4 eventsIntroduction of Scholar, the Alchemist Classnew contentMilestone
A new character class, Scholar, specializing in Alchemy and gravity manipulation, has been introduced.
SteamAwakening Weapon: Sledgehammernew contentMilestoneScholar's awakening weapon is the Sledgehammer, enhancing her alchemical abilities.
SteamScholar's Main and Sub-Weaponsnew contentMilestoneScholar wields Hammers and Gravity Cores as her main and sub-weapons.
SteamMain Skills of Scholarnew contentMilestoneScholar has unique skills including Gravity Anchor, Attraction, Hammer Smash, One Giant Leap, Flow: Golden Thunder, and Home Run.
Steam - 1 event♥ Coupons for the Calpheon Ball 2023 ♥seasonal event
Daily Special & Special Pass available until May 5, 2024.
Steam - 1 eventLogin rewards for New Adventurers and Returning Adventurers!seasonal event
Special login rewards available until March 6, 2024.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Items Introduced: Ator's Shoes & Kabua's Artifactnew content
New items including Ator's Shoes and Kabua's Artifact are now available.
SteamNew Monster Zone: Darkseeker's Retreatnew contentMilestoneExplore the new monster zone, Darkseeker's Retreat, with various item drops and mechanics.
SteamNew Main Story: The Tale of Bareeds IIInew contentMilestoneContinue the story of Bareeds III, the tragic prince of Mediah, in the new Ulukita update.
SteamUlukita Update Releasednew contentMilestoneThe new Ulukita update is now available, introducing new storylines and content.
Steam - 1 eventCalpheon Ball Eventseasonal event
Participate in the Calpheon Ball from Nov 16 to Dec 6, 2023, to earn Daring Calpheon Seals and Inspiring Calpheon Coins.
Steam - 3 eventsPath of the Life Enthusiast! Farming Eventnew content
Farming EXP increased to 100% from Nov 15 to Nov 29, 2023.
SteamPath of the Life Enthusiast! Cooking Eventnew contentLog in to obtain the Supreme Cooking Utensil through challenges from Nov 15 to Nov 29, 2023.
SteamCraft Your Own Peridot Forest Path Wagonnew contentNew crafting event for the Peridot Forest Path Wagon with improved features from Nov 15 to Nov 29, 2023.
Steam - 1 eventExtra Atoraxxion Weekly Quest Rewardsnew content
Extra rewards for Atoraxxion weekly quests from Nov 9 to Nov 22, 2023.
Steam - 4 eventsPath of the Life Enthusiast! Alchemy Eventnew content
Obtain the Supreme Alchemy Tool through challenges from Nov 8 to Nov 22, 2023.
SteamAlustin the Alchemist’s Hidden Alchemy Eventnew contentObtain Special Alchemy Tools by defeating monsters from Nov 8 to Nov 22, 2023.
SteamWhat secrets have been whimsically Shai-ed away?new contentSend a worker to Finto Farm to uncover hidden gifts from Nov 8 to Nov 22, 2023.
SteamMole-tiple Moles Eventnew contentMoles will spawn during the event period from Nov 8 to Nov 22, 2023.
Steam - 1 eventPath of the Life Enthusiast! Gathering Eventnew content
50% Life EXP (excluding Trading) from Nov 1 to Nov 29, 2023.
Steam - 4 eventsAdditional Login Reward on Weekendsseasonal event
Players can collect a second login reward when playing for an hour on weekends during the event.
SteamDaily Rewards for Halloween Eventseasonal eventDaily rewards include various items such as Advice of Valks, Marni's Fuel Box, and more over 14 days.
SteamHalloween Login Rewards Eventseasonal eventSpecial login rewards available from Oct 19, 2023 to Nov 7, 2023.
SteamDaily Special Pass Rewardsseasonal eventAdditional rewards available from Oct 18, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023 for players who purchase the Daily Special Pass.
Steam - 1 eventLath’rakan Outfit Releasenew content
New outfit inspired by the blood heirs of valiant dragon knights, available for specific classes.
Steam - 10 eventsEvergreen Season Launchseasonal eventMilestone
The Evergreen Season is now live, allowing players to start their adventure anytime on Season Servers.
SteamFughar's Special Gift Boxnew contentAll adventurers receive a special gift box containing helpful items.
SteamSimplified Graduation ProcessgameplayPlayers can graduate whenever they want, converting Tuvala gear to normal gear.
SteamNew EXP Share Systemnew contentMilestoneTagged characters can now share Combat and Skill EXP when in the same town.
SteamExtra Season Character Ticketnew contentPlayers receive an extra Season Character Ticket just by logging in.
SteamNew Challenges for Long-Time Playersnew contentNew challenges introduced for veteran players with various rewards.
SteamLovely Bloom Outfit Releasenew contentNew outfit available for all classes, themed around an eternal spring.
SteamHot Time EventsgameplayHot Time events provide 300% Combat EXP, 100% Skill EXP, and 30% Life EXP.
Steam - 9 eventsCopy your items and try a new classseasonal event
Copy your item with only ONE Marni’s Unstable Fuel.
SteamLogin Rewards Continue in Augustseasonal eventLogin rewards available until September 13, 2023.
SteamPlentiful Gathering and Life +50% Hot Timeseasonal event50% Life EXP Hot Time and gather to find Golden Insect Amber.
SteamAbundant Supplies for Your Guildseasonal eventClaim login rewards for your guild and complete special missions for supplies.
SteamInto the Dark Rift with Abundant Rewardsseasonal eventDefeat Dark Rift bosses to obtain the Box of the Dead and a chance for the Black Distortion Earring.
SteamGreat Time to Focus on Bossesseasonal eventAll field and world bosses will drop Old Moon Boss Seal during the event period.
Steam100% Gains with the Goodbye Summer Sealseasonal eventObtain seals via defeating monsters, gathering, fishing, and challenges.
SteamAutumn's Here! Daily Special & Passseasonal eventDaily Special Pass available for additional rewards.
SteamBoost before your graduationseasonal eventSeason Boost available every day through Challenge until graduation.
Steam - 7 eventsEnhanced EXP Rates for Season CharactersgameplayMilestone
Combat EXP +300%, Skill EXP +100%, Life EXP +30% for Season Characters.
SteamIntroduction of Season Serversnew contentMilestoneNew Season Servers with increased EXP rates and exclusive gear.
SteamNew Leveling Up ObjectivesgameplayNew objectives for leveling up Season Characters with various rewards.
SteamSeason Duration and Graduation FlexibilitygameplayPlayers can graduate at their own pace during the season duration.
SteamSeason Pass Rewards Overviewnew contentDetails on the rewards available through the new Season Pass.
SteamSeason Character Creation Couponsnew contentCoupons for creating Season Characters will be issued starting mid-Sept.
SteamSeason Graduation RewardsgameplayRewards for graduating from the season include enhancement items and EXP scrolls.
Steam - 1 eventNew Outfit: Selainenew content
Introducing the Selaine outfit for Ranger, Corsair, Mystic, and Lahn classes.
Steam - 5 eventsRabbit Liver Buff Mechanicsgameplay
The Rabbit can hide the liver and gain a movement speed increase when successfully hiding it.
SteamRabbit Liver Scramble Gameplay MechanicsgameplayPlayers can choose to be either the Rabbit or Turtles, with unique objectives for each role.
SteamRabbit Liver Scramble Eventseasonal eventA new event where players can participate in a game of Rabbit Liver Scramble from Aug 16 to Aug 30, 2023.
SteamTurtle Objectives in Rabbit Liver ScramblegameplayTurtles must attack the Rabbit to take the liver and deliver it to the Dragon King.
SteamWeekly Quest Availabilityquality of lifeA new weekly quest related to the Rabbit Liver Scramble becomes available from Aug 17, 2023.
Steam - 4 eventsSelected Adventurers Announcement Dateseasonal event
Selected participants for Adventurers' Oasis will be announced on August 17, 2023.
SteamAdventurers' Oasis Application Periodseasonal eventApplication period for Adventurers' Oasis runs from August 4, 2023, to August 13, 2023.
SteamAdventurers' Oasis Community Event Announcementseasonal eventJoin the Black Desert community at Adventurers' Oasis in Seattle on September 2, 2023, for socializing and fun activities.
SteamRelease of Orzeca's Rose Outfitnew contentNew outfit available for Witch, Maegu, Woosa, and Sorceress classes.
Steam - 7 eventsArena of Solare Regular Season Schedulegameplay
Regular season runs from July 19, 2023, to September 13, 2023.
SteamArena of Solare Event for Rewardsseasonal eventEvent running from July 20, 2023, to September 6, 2023, rewarding players for winning matches.
SteamExclusive Gear for Arena of SolaregameplayPlayers can use exclusive gear tailored for PvP in the Arena of Solare.
SteamIntroduction of Arena of Solare for 3 vs 3 PvP Matchesnew contentMilestoneNew PvP mode where players can battle in 3 vs 3 matches with equalized gear.
SteamRewards for Top 100 Adventurers in Arena of Solarenew contentTop players will receive exclusive outfits and various rewards.
SteamImproved Matching System in Arena of SolaregameplayPlayers will now be matched with others of similar prowess.
SteamIncreased Seals of Solare RewardsgameplayWinning ranked matches now rewards players with 20 Seals of Solare.
Steam - 6 eventsMorning Light Exclusive Rewardsnew content
Login rewards available from June 15 to June 28, 2023, including various items.
SteamLand of the Morning Light Launchnew contentMilestoneThe new region, Land of the Morning Light, is now open for exploration.
SteamRare Pottery from Morning Lightnew contentNew collectible items available from June 7 to June 21, 2023, found while hunting or gathering.
SteamNew Daily Special with the Morning Lightnew contentDaily Special Pass available from June 14 to July 26, 2023, with rewards until August 9, 2023.
SteamNew Abyssal Pocket Episode of the Magnusnew contentDiscover the new episode and set sail to the Land of the Morning Light from May 31 to June 28, 2023.
SteamGifts to Celebrate the Land of the Morning Light Launchseasonal eventPlayers can obtain up to x4 Shimmering Blue Jade daily from June 15 to July 4, 2023.
Steam - 7 eventsMorning Light Traditional Winenew content
New item that increases item drop rate for 1 hour upon use.
SteamExploration Support Selection Boxnew contentNew box allowing players to select various support items.
SteamIntroduction of Prankkebi Petnew contentMilestoneNew RARE pet, Prankkebi, introduced with special skills and item drop rate increase.
SteamNew Taebaek Outfit Boxnew contentTaebaek Outfit Box included in the Land of the Morning Light Edition.
SteamLand of the Morning Light Edition SaleshopThe edition is on sale from May 25, 2023, to June 13, 2023.
SteamLand of the Morning Light Edition Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Land of the Morning Light Edition is now available for purchase.
Steam - 11 eventsNew & Returning Adventurers Login Rewardsseasonal event
Special login rewards for new and returning adventurers from June 1 to September 6, 2023.
SteamRare Enhancement Material Boxnew contentObtain Rare Enhancement Material Box from May 17 to June 7, 2023.
SteamNew Abyssal Pocket Episode of Magnusnew contentDiscover the new abyssal pocket episode of the Magnus, available from May 31 to June 28, 2023.
SteamSummer Season Beginsseasonal eventMilestoneSummer Season event from May 24 to July 26, 2023, with new challenges and rewards.
SteamWoosa Awakening Questnew contentMilestoneComplete the Woosa Awakening quest and summon the Black Spirit to gain Newfound Power.
SteamWoosa's Newfound Power Rewardsnew contentMilestoneReach Lv. 56 with Woosa and complete 'Your Time to Shine' for rewards from May 24 to July 26, 2023.
SteamTwitch Drops with Woosa Awakeningseasonal eventTwitch Drops event from May 31 to June 7, 2023, featuring various rewards.
SteamCoelacanth Fishing Eventnew contentFish Coelacanth in all servers and exchange them for rewards from May 24 to July 26, 2023.
SteamDaily Login Rewardsseasonal eventDaily login rewards from May 24 to July 7, 2023, including Blessing of Kamasylve and Value Pack.
Steam - 1 eventNew Outfit: Maiden of Wisteria for Lahn, Woosa, Maegu, Tamernew content
A new outfit titled 'Maiden of Wisteria' has been introduced for the classes Lahn, Woosa, Maegu, and Tamer.
Steam - 1 event
- 1 eventSpecial Login Rewards for Springseasonal event
Login during the Spring event to receive special rewards.
Steam - 1 eventGift for New and Returning Adventurersnew content
Special items for new and returning players logging in.
Steam - 3 eventsSpring Daily Special Pass Launchseasonal event
Daily Special Pass available for purchase with additional rewards for logging in daily.
SteamDaily Special Rewards Periodseasonal eventDaily Special rewards available from March 15, 2023 to May 10, 2023.
SteamDaily Special Pass Sales Periodseasonal eventSales period for Daily Special Pass from March 15, 2023 to April 26, 2023.
Steam - 1 eventDaily Special Carried on the Spring Breezeseasonal event
Daily special rewards available during the Spring event.
Steam - 6 events24-Hour Hot-Time Buffsgameplay
Players receive 24-hour Hot-Time buffs to accelerate character growth on season servers.
SteamCombat EXP Boost on Season ServersgameplayFishing on season servers grants Combat EXP, enhancing character progression.
SteamExclusive Fishing Benefitsnew contentSpecial benefits for fishing content on season servers, including the ability to exchange exclusive fish for seasonal growth items.
SteamGraduation Rewards for Season CharactersgameplayPlayers can earn rewards when graduating from season servers to regular servers.
SteamTuvala Gear for Season Charactersnew contentSeason characters can advance through the new season with exclusive Tuvala gear.
SteamIntroduction of Season Serversnew contentSeason servers are designed to help players with character growth and are accessible only during specific periods.
Steam - 4 eventsSpring Season Fishing Eventseasonal event
Fishing in all servers during the Spring Season with rewards for catching the Coelacanth.
SteamSpring Season Opensseasonal eventMilestoneThe Spring season for Black Desert opens on February 28, featuring special season servers focused on character growth.
SteamSpring Season Level Up Rewardsseasonal eventReceive bonus rewards as you reach specific level milestones during the Spring Season.
Steam - 8 eventsVell's Heart and Concentrated Magic Drop Rate Increaseseasonal event
Double the chance of obtaining Vell's Heart and Vell's Concentrated Magic from Vell Bundles.
SteamValentine's Day NPC Giftsseasonal eventGive chocolate gifts to NPCs for special rewards and increased Amity.
SteamValentine's Adventure Log Rewardsseasonal eventComplete the Valentine's Adventure Log for various rewards.
SteamValentine's Day Event: Daily Login Rewardsseasonal eventLog in every day to receive ingredients for Chocolates Full O’ Love.
SteamHot Time Event for Combat and Skill EXPseasonal eventEnjoy increased Combat, Skill, and Mount EXP during the Hot Time event.
SteamChocolate Basket Rewardsseasonal eventOpen the Chocolate Basket for a chance to receive various items.
SteamIncreased Treasure Item Locationsseasonal eventMore locations available for obtaining Treasure Items.
Steam - 6 eventsWeekly Quest: Dongbaek’s Giftgameplay
Defeat 1000 monsters once per week to earn 5 Dongbaek's Special Ticket Stubs.
SteamDongbaek's Prismatic Tickets Eventseasonal eventMilestoneParticipate in the event from February 1, 2023 to February 22, 2023 to earn rewards through challenges and ticket exchanges.
SteamPrize Draw for Prismatic Celebratory TicketgameplayMilestoneCompleting the quest for the exchange enters players into a prize draw for various rewards over three weeks.
SteamExchange Dongbaek's Special Ticket StubsgameplayExchange 10 Dongbaek's Special Ticket Stubs for a Prismatic Celebratory Ticket at NPC Dongbaek in Velia.
SteamWeekly Reward AnnouncementsgameplayWinners for the weekly rewards will be announced on February 10, 17, and 24, 2023.
SteamDaily Challenges for Ticket StubsgameplayComplete daily challenges from February 2, 2023 to February 21, 2023 to earn Dongbaek's Special Ticket Stubs.
Steam - 10 eventsThe Stronger Maegu Gets, the More Rewards You Getnew contentSteamThe Power of the Fox Brings Twitch Dropsnew contentSteamCelebrating the Imperial Delivery Improvementsquality of lifeSteamJ’s Hammer of Loyalty and Extra Timepiece for Maegunew contentSteamTwin Sister, Maegu Artwork Eventnew contentSteamRabbit Bundles and Bouncing Buffsnew contentSteamRare Treasures from the Distant Landsnew contentSteamAll Server Hot Time and Season Character Boostsnew contentSteamGet your own Maegu Scroll and meet Maegunew contentSteamLost Fox Cubs appear in Black Desertnew contentSteam
- 5 eventsNarchillan Gear Added to Winter Season Rewardsnew contentMilestone
New Narchillan Gear (3 weapons & 4 defense gear) will be added to Winter season graduation rewards for players using Fughar’s Timepiece.
SteamIntroduction of Maegu, the Fox-summonernew contentMilestoneMaegu, a master of the Jwado School, joins the Black Desert world with unique abilities and weapons.
SteamMaegu's Key Skills Overviewnew contentMilestoneMaegu features various skills including Tethered Souls, Foxspirit: Deceiver, Soul Tear, Ghost Bomb, and Bristling Sparks.
SteamMaegu's Weapons: Fox Charm and Binyeo Knifenew contentMilestoneMaegu utilizes the Fox Charm to lure enemies and the Binyeo Knife for fatal strikes.
SteamFughar’s Timepiece for Maegunew contentMilestoneAn additional 'Fughar’s Timepiece' will be available for players to try out Maegu on the Season Servers.
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