Black Desert
- First release
- Dec 17, 2014
- Publisher
- Pearl Abyss
- Engine
- Black Desert Engine
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Strategy · Sandbox, Open world, Action, Fantasy, Historical
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Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The Black Stones. A source of power so great they are said to have corrupted the minds of the Ancients and caused the fall of a great civilization. Commonly found in the harsh, hostile desert situated between the warring nations of the Republic of Calpheon and the Kingdom of Valencia. The Calpheonians call this area the Black Desert, while the Valencians know it as the Red Desert, a testament to the rivers of blood spilled there. The commercialist republic and absolute monarchy both lay claim to the desert’s resources. Both are ready to wage war for it. You will uncover the hidden secrets of ancient civilization through the histories of Calpheon and Valencia. Lost memories and the secret of the Black Spirit will be unveiled. A journey to seek the true face of the ancient civilization around the Black Desert awaits you.Read more
The Black Stones. A source of power so great they are said to have corrupted the minds of the Ancients and caused the fall of a great civilization. Commonly found in the harsh, hostile desert situated between the warring nations of the Republic of Calpheon and the Kingdom of Valencia. The Calpheonians call this area the Black Desert, while the Valencians know it as the Red Desert, a testament to the rivers of blood spilled there. The commercialist republic and absolute monarchy both lay claim to the desert’s resources. Both are ready to wage war for it. You will uncover the hidden secrets of ancient civilization through the histories of Calpheon and Valencia. Lost memories and the secret of the Black Spirit will be unveiled. A journey to seek the true face of the ancient civilization around the Black Desert awaits you.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Dec 17, 2014
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 03, 2016
- Xbox One
- Mar 04, 2019
All 8 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Aug 22, 2019
- PlayStation 4
- Jun 26, 2025
- Xbox One
- Jun 26, 2025
- PlayStation 5
- Jun 26, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S
- Jun 26, 2025
- Game modes
- Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Co-operative, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- exploration, wizards, medieval, ninja, magic
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 75
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 63,273 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Massively multiplayer (MMO)Steam · 16 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Sandbox
- Action RPG
- Exploration
- MMORPG
- War
- Medieval
- Crafting
- PvP
Steam content notes
- Nudity or Sexual Content
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Unsupported · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Awards
Nominated
- Gamescom Award − Best Ongoing Game — Gamescom 2021
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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