The current financial report from Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss mentions a release date. Black Desert Remastered is set to release next week, on August 22.
Until now, it was only known that Black Desert Remastered was supposed to be released “soon”. The update brings better graphics and remastered music among other things. Pearl Abyss wants Black Desert to look good in the future with Remastered.
Financial report reveals date
Black Desert Remastered is coming sooner than expected: Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss is a publicly traded company. As such, it is required to publish financial reports several times a year. Even the average consumer has access to this information.
In the current financial report for Q2 2018, Pearl Abyss states a targeted release date for Black Desert Remastered. According to the financial report, the update is scheduled to be released worldwide between August 22 and 23. That would be next week.

When will Black Desert Remastered be released? For the release of Black Desert Remastered, Pearl Abyss has set up its own website. The website confirms the targeted release period. It lists August 23, 2018. as the release day.
In a press release, the 22nd of August has been announced as the release date. The patch will be released during the normal maintenance.
What’s new in Black Desert Remastered?
Graphics and sound are being adjusted: The update does not add new content to Black Desert. However, it will enhance the quality of the game. The graphic and sound elements will be revamped.
Here’s what’s changing in the graphics:
- New visual effects are being added. Players can toggle these on or off. These additional effects will require hardware similar to the “very high” graphics setting.
- Shinier armors are coming, and the physics of clothing has been improved. The clouds and ocean are expected to look better.

Here’s what’s changing in the sound of the game:
- Revised voice acting. The focus will be on cinematic dialogues.
- The music themes and subthemes of the regions will respond better to the player’s activities.
- The mount music will be removed from the game.
- Additional ambient sounds will be added. More variations in sounds for footsteps, water, insects, and so on.
There is still a long way to go after Black Desert Remastered. New content for Black Desert will continue to be released. Black Desert reveals huge plans, Remastered graphics, and a new class.