In a few hours, Black Desert will officially launch in Germany. We have the most important information about the release.
The first players have already been playing for 4 days, officially starting for everyone today at 5:00 PM. We answer the most important questions about the release of Black Desert.
What is the cost of Black Desert? Is it Free2Play?
No, Black Desert is not a free-to-play game. It costs approximately €30 for the smallest version. There are no monthly subscription fees. However, there is a cash shop.
Currently, there is no freely accessible demo or trial version. However, some guest keys have been distributed among buyers. With these, you can test for free for 7 days.
Where can I download the game? How do I get my bonus items?
Once you have purchased the game, you can download it from your account page. You can find this on the game’s homepage when you are logged in under “Account.” There you can also request any promo items, such as pre-order items. In early access, they sometimes arrived with a 24-hour delay.
Here is the download link (purchase required).
Which class should I play?
Black Desert starts with 7 classes in Germany, with 4 more being added over time. You start with Berserker, Warrior, Valkyrie, Tamer, Ranger, Sorceress, and Witch/Mage. Only Witch/Mage are the exact same class in male and female. The other classes are subject to a so-called gender lock and can only be played with the intended gender.
All classes in Black Desert also have a “race lock” and can only be played in the designated form. It is not possible to play a “Giant Warrior” or a “Human Berserker.”
The 4 classes that will be added later are Plum and Blader, as well as Ninja and Kunoichi. They are already available in the Korean version of the game. Additionally, classes there have received an “Awakening Weapon” variant, allowing them to gain a different weapon and playstyle.
During character creation, you will also be given a brief introduction to each class regarding how difficult they are to play. Here we have also listed an overview of the classes.
Is Black Desert also coming to Playstation 4 and Xbox One?
No. While the developers leave a backdoor of “Who knows what the future holds. We do not rule anything out,” in reality, it is unlikely that a Korean MMORPG will be released for the consoles Playstation 4 and Xbox One. There are currently no plans for that.
Black Desert is currently a pure PC game and will likely remain that way.
What are the system requirements for Black Desert? Can my PC handle it?
The minimum requirements are an Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB of hard disk space, and a GTS 250, GeForce 9800 GTX, or Radeon HD 3870 X2 graphics card.
The recommended requirements are an Intel i5 processor, 6 GB of RAM, 40 GB of hard disk space, and a GTX 650/GTX 550 TI/Radeon HD 7770/Radeon HD 6670 graphics card.
Which server should I start on?
There are three European servers: Alustin, Croxus, and Jordine. On each of these large servers, there are “channels” between which you can freely switch. Therefore, the channel you choose is not that important.
There is no official German server. It’s best to coordinate with friends or acquaintances. A clear recommendation is difficult to give.
Where can I find information about Black Desert? Where are there guides and tricks?
Black Desert looks stylish but has as many details as one of those Excel spreadsheet sandbox games. It requires knowing recipes, understanding game mechanics, or even figuring out how to play at the beginning.
Since Black Desert is relatively complicated but has been on the market in Korea for a while, there are many instructions, videos, and guides in English available online. If you are proficient in English, you can check out the ‘Black Desert Bible’ as a Google document.
In the coming weeks and months, we will strive to summarize and answer the most important questions in separate articles. We have already covered tips for leveling up through grinding. A beginner’s guide with 10 tips can be found here.
Otherwise, you can also feel free to ask questions about the game in the comments below this article. We have some readers who are well-versed in Black Desert Online and are happy to share their knowledge.
