PS4 owners are already waiting to finally play the adventures of the MMORPG Black Desert Online. And it’s currently very popular, as the PC version has a positive rating of 86% on Steam.
The rating of Black Desert is currently at 86% for the Steam version. No wonder that PS4 owners want to join in now. And soon there will be a first opportunity through a beta.
When does the PS4 beta start? The test phase begins on August 9 at around 9 AM our time. Afterwards, you can play until August 13 at 11 AM.
You can download the client for free. However, you will need to purchase the full version at launch. You do not need a PS Plus account to play the beta.
How do you participate? Register on the official website of the game and create an account there to receive the rewards. You can download the beta client through the PSN.
What does the beta offer? You can explore the territory of Calpheon with a hero created from one of six classes and level up to 50.
Will there be a wipe after the beta? Once the beta ends, your heroes will be deleted. You will have to start over at the official launch of Black Desert Online on PS4 on August 22.
What are the benefits of participating in the test phase? You not only get a first glimpse of the PS4 version of the MMORPG and can give feedback, but you also receive a 10 percent discount on the purchase of the standard, deluxe, and ultimate editions.
Additionally, as a thank you, you will receive the Sky Hawk Pet for the full version. This pet collects items, increases the chance to improve your knowledge, and discovers rare monsters.
What do players think about the beta? There is joy that the version can finally be tested. However, some players would have been even happier if the progress made during the game could be transferred to the release version.
Xbox players do not go empty-handed
What do Xbox version players receive? The developer studio Pearl Abyss has released a new content patch that brings some interesting content:
- The awakening form of the ninja with new abilities
- Karanda, Muraka, and Quint as new world bosses – On the official website, you can see when these powerful enemies appear
- Collect hidden auras from world bosses. You can exchange 100 auras for a weapon box from a world boss
- Capotia accessories as a reward for reaching levels 61 to 64
- Access to villas for daily quests, repairs, buying potions, and exchanging money
- Miniature elephants as new mounts
- New quests and more opportunities to set up camp
- Changes to balancing and bug fixes
Current status of Black Desert
How is the MMORPG doing at the moment? Based on Steamcharts, you can see how successful Black Desert Online currently is.
In the past 30 days, an average of 11,815 players were online simultaneously. At peak times, there were 15,557.
This only counts players who use Steam. In addition, there are those who play Black Desert through its own launcher and the Xbox players. According to the developers, Black Desert sold around 240,000 times on Xbox One in the first month.
Moreover, it was stated in April that the MMORPG has 18 million registered players in 150 countries.
What is the mood in the community? The ratings and comments on Steam paint a good picture of how Black Desert Online is currently being received.
The rating was at 86% in the past 30 days, thus achieving “Very Positive”.
Although the MMORPG still has the Pay2Win reputation, many players are having a lot of fun. There is a lot to do, and especially the things that you can experience on the side are a large part of the game. However, it is also said that one must enjoy grinding to appreciate BDO.
Players can experience a lot in the MMORPG but must be aware that a lot of grinding is required to progress far. And the cash shop tempts with items that, according to some players, are essential for the later course of the game.
How is the Xbox version being received? Upon release in March, the servers were overflowing with players excited for a new MMORPG on the console.
Although the MMORPG is somewhat behind the PC version in terms of content, the developers are catching up. Additionally, BDO plays well with the controller, and visually, it impresses on the console just as much as on PC.
What are the plans for the future? Pearl Abyss has many plans for Black Desert Online, including:
- The new region of Odylita
- Territorial wars
- Raid parties
- Overhaul of existing areas
- An overhaul of the conquests
- Adventures above and under the sea
In Black Desert Online, you will find many players, receive plenty of content, and the future for the MMORPG looks bright.
