On Steam, one of the largest MMORPGs is currently available for free. If you secure Black Desert by March 9th, you can keep it forever.
What kind of offer is this? The sandbox MMORPG Black Desert is currently free on Steam. The offer is valid until Thursday, March 9th at 19:00. You can secure it by adding the game to your library on the Steam page.
What kind of game is this? In Black Desert, classic quests and the story play a rather subordinate role. Instead, the game provides you with a lot of freedom. You can build a network of workers to make money or travel the world with a self-built ship.
Black Desert was released in Europe on March 3, 2016, and is still very popular: Only Lost Ark and MIR4 have higher player counts among MMORPGs on Steam (via SteamDB). With 75%, the ratings on Steam are also mostly positive.
What do you save? Outside of the promotion, BDO is a buy-to-play title and costs €10. More expensive packages cost €30 and €50. However, additional costs may arise through the in-game cash shop.
Many freedoms and much grind
Who is BDO suitable for? If you enjoy beautiful graphics and exciting guild battles with a dynamic combat system, as well as customizing your characters, you can have a lot of fun with BDO.
However, you should enjoy exploring and seeking your own adventures, as there are hardly any clear tasks and goals.
It is also ideal for players who like to invest a lot of time in games. So really a lot of time. Since there is no maximum level, it invites endless grinding; for the higher levels, however, you can plan a few months.
One of the currently highest-rated reviews on Steam also warns: “If you have a life, don’t play it.” However, if you don’t have a life, you can build one in the game (via Steam). At the time of the review, the account already had over 1,450 hours logged, and now there are 1,876 (as of March 4, 2023).
If expensive in-game shops and a gear system that relies on RNG annoy you, you should look for something else.
If you are looking for more free games, it is worth taking a look at our list of the 15 best free MMOs and MMORPGs on Steam. With the different genres and settings, there is something for (almost) everyone:
