Black Desert — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| [April 30th] To the Arena! Are You Ready to Climb the Ranks? Events at a Glance! | 2026-04-30 | Check out this week's new events! Toward a New Throne Into the Battle, Check Out the Arena of Solare Event Quest. Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance – May 21, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Main Rewards Choose Your Spring Outfit Box x1 Choose Your Lightborne Outfit Box x1 Choose Your Darkswept Outfit Box x1 Cron Stone x1,000 Ultimate Premium Enhancement Box x1 Learn More! Solare Special Pass to Victory Gain points according to the Arena of Solare ranked match result, and earn rewards. Obtainable from the Solare Special Pass Radiant Solare Special Box Dazzling Solare Special Box Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance – May 21, 2026 (Thu) befor |
| [April 16th] Mount up! Sailing and Training Hot time is now! Events at a Glance! | 2026-04-16 | Check out this week's new events! Daily Special Pass with Pixel Shades 📅 Sale Period: Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - June 4, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance 🎁 Reward Claim Period: Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - June 18, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Deal with the new accessory, Pixel Sunglasses. Check out this round of Daily Special rewards. Learn More! Hot Time & Faster Recruits Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance – Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Various Quality-of-Life Updates for Bartering. Set sail across the open sea with brand new content and events. Progress faster with Hot Time. +100% Sailing EXP +100% Barter |
| [April 9th] Riches awaits, the choice is yours! Events at a Glance! | 2026-04-09 | Check out this week's new events! What’s Your Pick? Apr 9, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance – May 20, 2026 (Thu) 23:59 (UTC) Riches awaits, the path is yours to choose. Which path will you take? Choose Your Path Ambitious Path Potentially big rewards with some luck Balanced Path A balance between ambition and steadiness Steady Path Risk-free rewards with a fixed amount Learn More! Collect Seals of Choice and exchange them for various rewards. Apr 9, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - May 7, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Highlighted Rewards Choose Your Rare Hammer Box Box of 1 Advice of Valks (+200) Thankful Premium Outfit Box Learn More! Event Seas |
| [March 19th] Patrigio's Secret Shop is OPEN! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-03-19 | Check out this week's new events! Patrigio's Special Shop of Secret Boxes Mar 19, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 2, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance "When night falls, he appears at a quiet corner of the town." Patrigio awaits you with a shady deal. Key Items for Sale Advice of Valks (+300) Patrigio's Secret Box Cron Stone Bundle Dawn Black Stone Learn More! Co-op Atoraxxion Bonus Rewards Mar 19, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 1, 2026 (Wed), 23:59 (UTC) \ Complete co-op Atoraxxion every week and get bonus rewards. ✦ Up to Gold Bar 1,000G x20 Every Week ✦ Learn More! Extra ADV Ticket on the Weekend! Mar 21, 2026 (Sat) 00:00 (UTC) - Mar |
| [March 12th] Round 2 of Decade-Infused Pearls are here! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-03-12 | Check out this week's new events! Collect Anniversary Seal - Decade-Infused Pearl! Availability: Mar 12, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Mar 26, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Our thank you to you for the 10th Anniversary! Decade-Infused Pearl The Decade-Infused Pearl you collect during the event can be exchanged for Pearl items at their 1 to 1 Pearl values! * Exchange available until Apr 2, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Highlight Items Radiant Adventure Pack Transcended Premium Enhancement Box Thankful Premium Outfit Box Theiah's Orb ... and more! Learn More! It's still HOT in here! Mar 12, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Mar 26, 2026 (Thu) be |
| [NA/EU] Black Desert 10th Anniversary Update | 2026-03-06 | Black Desert: Store Page Celebrating 10 Years with YOU, Adventurer! From peaceful moments to epic battles, we're reminiscing on what's defined us since 2016 - our Adventurers. To those who joined us from the start of our 10-year journey and to those who've only just begun, happy anniversary.Check the special updates scheduled for March 5 below!Commemorating North America/Europe's 10th Anniversary, the Dark Prince Outfit Arrives."I swore not to be the sword that strikes down evil...but the vessel that consumes it.Though my flesh has crumbled,the oath etched into this armor is eternal."On March 5, meet "Dark Prince", the new steel armor special |
| [NA/EU] Black Desert’s 10th Anniversary in NA/EU is Here! | 2026-02-26 | Celebrating 10 Years with YOU, Adventurer! March 3, 2026, marks a decade of adventures in NA/EU! In that time, we’ve had countless battles, laughs, and made unforgettable memories. Come join the anniversary fun and check out the special events & rewards waiting for you! More Details! Pearl-fect Rewards - Pearls of the Decade! Collect Decade-Infused Pearls and trade them in for big rewards! Find them by defeating enemies, gathering, and fishing! Decade-Infused Pearl The world is your oyster – stockpile and exchange them for dazzling rewards: Main Rewards Shining Adventurer Support Package Ultimate Premium Enhancement Box Premium Outfit Box of |
| [NA/EU]🎉10th Anniversary Celebration Events & Giveaways!🎉 | 2026-02-20 | Power up your PC with the Black Desert x AMD 10th Anniversary Giveaway! Enter the Black Desert x AMD 10th Anniversary Giveaway for a chance to win an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Processor! Celebrate 10 years of Black Desert and pump those settings to the max! Learn More! Down Memory Lane 2016 was 10 years ago?! That calls for some reminiscing. Dive into your screenshot folders and show us your journey since you first stepped into the world of Black Desert until now! Learn More! Capture Your Action It's been a decade since we took our first steps into the world of Black Desert. Look back on your Adventure and show us what you've got for a chance at |
| [February 12th] 🌙 Lunar New Year Hot Time is Here! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-02-12 | Check out this week's new events! Special Boxes Have Appeared Feb 12, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 26, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Red Horse's Aura Arrives in Monster Zones Special gift boxes are appearing in monster zones. ▲ If you find a gift box, defeat it right away. Defeat the box to receive the Red Horse's buff and Red Horse Pouch of Fortune 📌 Red Horse's Aura and Red Horse Pouch of Fortune are not affected by Item Drop Rate effects. Red Horse's Aura * Applied instantly upon acquisition. - Extra AP Against Monsters +5 - Monster Damage Reduction +5 - Death Penalty Resistance +5% : 5 min Red Horse Pouch of Fortune Open the Red Ho |
| [February 5th] 💞Love is in the Air! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-02-05 | Check out this week's new events! Sweets from Olvia Academy Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 19, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Fredelles Herba, Professor of Cooking To celebrate Valentine's Day, I’ve been looking into ways to share a little sweetness. If you ask me, nothing says "from the heart" quite like a homemade chocolate. Ah! Of course, only if you use the ingredients I provide. Valentine's Day Special, Research Lab Now Open Accept " Sweets Research Lab" from Crio in Velia. Near the Velia Storage Keeper NPC Crio Follow Crio's instructions to meet Fredelles Herba, Professor of Cooking at Olvia Academy, to complete the quest NPC |
| [January 29th] Giddy Up, the Red Hare has Appeared! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-01-29 | Check out this week's new events! Born to Be Red Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Mar 26, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance With the mount growth update in the Year of the Red Horse, a steed of unmatched valor makes its appearance! 📜 Red Hare Log * Fierce in temper and proud of spirit, the Red Hare's stubborn nature causes it to grow more slowly than other Tier 8 horses. * Yet such difficulty is well worth it! When reared and sent via Imperial Delivery, the Red Hare yields greater profit than other Tier 8 horses. * Though bold and swift, the Red Hare struggles with sudden changes in direction and cannot learn S: Sideways. * The Red Hare ca |
| "Olvium, Frontia!" - Everything to know about Olvia Academy! | 2026-01-22 | Class 1 – Now Accepting! ✅ Looking for a fast, reliable way to grow stronger post-Season? ✅ Wondering how to better your gear to enter higher-tier monster zones? ✅ Curious about Life Skills and content beyond combat? Enroll Now! Olvia Academy Class 1 Term Jan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Apr 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance * Admissions close after the Apr 9, 2026 (Thu) maintenance The road beyond Season can be fraught with questions. To steer you true, Olvia Academy has thrown open its doors. Covering everything from combat basics to various Life Skills! With fellow Class 1 students, take your first bold step toward greatness. "Olvium |
| [January 22th] Get your Ornette/Odore's Essence Now! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-01-22 | Check out this week's new events! Get Ornette/Odore's Essence Faster! Jan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 4, 2026 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC) Earn Ornette & Odore’s Spirit Essence Crafting Materials. Complete Legacy of Goddess Sylvia: Spirit Essence. Existing Weekly Quests * You can find these quests under Quests (O) - Recurring. After finishing each weekly quest, accept the related event quest Chat (R) with the quest NPC to receive 3x the usual rewards Complete existing recurring quests to unlock all of the following! Quest Objectives Rewards Valtarra’s Memory Clean Up Navarn Steppe (250 monsters) Obtain Soft Ferri Feather (x250) Valtarra’s Mem |
| [January 15th] Uncover Special Crystals with Dalishain! New Events at a Glance! | 2026-01-15 | Check out this week's new events! Dalishain's Research Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Get " Mysterious Ore" through PvE or Mining during the event period. Obtained via PvE/Mining! Mysterious Ore * It will be removed during the Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) maintenance. * Mysterious Ore is affected by your Item Drop Rate during PvE. Right-click to use Mysterious Ore and get crystals and various items! Guaranteed Use Mysterious Ore to receive all of the following: Trace of Nature x5-10 Platinum Ore x10-20 Sharp Black Crystal Shard x1-3 Rough Stone x50-100 Chance-based Use Mysterious Ore to receive the following |
| [January 8th] Year of the Red Horse: Fortune Awaits! New Events at a Glance | 2026-01-08 | Check out this week's new events! * Celebrate with Cron Stones, Choose Your Transcendent Hammer Box, and more! * Year of the Red Horse Login Special Jan 9, 2026 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Feb 11, 2026 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC) Log in daily for 21 days to claim special rewards! Start your New Year with exclusive login bonuses. Daily Rewards Day 1 Value Pack (7 Days) * Effective immediately upon acquisition Day 2 Blessing of Kamasylve (7 Days) * Effective immediately upon acquisition Day 3 Secret Book of Old Moon (7 Days) * Effective immediately upon acquisition Day 4 Enhancement Help Kit III Day 5 Life Enhancement Help Kit III Day 6 Cosplay Accessory Selecti |
| [December 24th] Are you ready for Snowboard Showdown? New Events at a Glance! | 2025-12-24 | Check out this week's new events! #1 Snowboard Showdown! We got brand new modes hitting the Snowfall Crasher: Speed, Jump, and Score! Pre-season is ON till the Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) maintenance, so you got plenty of time to tune your skills, stomp sick tricks, and get primed for the ranking event next week. * All pre-season records will be wiped once the regular season begins. On Dec 31, a white-knuckle race. Regional/Solo Boards Regular Season COMING SOON Pre-season: Dec 24, 2025 (Wed) after maintenance - Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance * All quests will be available until the Jan 21, 2026 (Wed) maintenance. Uh, hey there! Have you, uh, e |
| [December 18th] Seraph is Here to Illuminate the way! New Events at a Glance! | 2025-12-18 | Check out this week's new events! * Seraph is here! Earn rewards by leveling up! * Seraph Challenges + Season Ticket! Dec 18, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance New Class “Seraph” is Here! Up to 3 More Character Slots* + 1 Season Character Ticket! Season Character Ticket * If you already own 5 Season Character Tickets (the maximum allowed), you will not receive another.. * You can expand up to 44 character slots. Level Up Seraph for Challenge (Y) Rewards! * These Challenge rewards can be claimed each time your Seraph reaches a milestone level, once per Family. ▲ Set off on an adventure with the new class, Ser |
| [New/Returning] GM Note Bingo Step by Step! | 2025-12-16 | GM Note Bingo Step by Step! Are you an adventurer visiting Black Desert for the first time and need guidance on where to begin? Or maybe you're returning after a long time and wondering where to pick back up from? This is a collection of all the hot info that cannot be missed out on! Work through the Bingo board, and once you mark your entire 3x3 board, and before you know it, you'll be a fully-fledged adventurer!! o(*￣▽￣*)ブ 1. New Adventurer Support Funds If you're a new adventurer and meet the requirements, you'll get a total of 10 billion Silver via Challenge (Y). 2. Get Blackstar Weapons & Slumbering Origin Gear Enhance your Tuvala gear t |
| [NA/EU] Camp Tuvala Guild Event: Winter Season | 2025-12-11 | This Way to Camp Tuvala! ヾ(＾ ∇ ＾). Welcome (back) to Black Desert! This winter, team up with the most knowledgeable group of Adventurers and embark on exciting new journeys! Join a Growth Guild led by our Black Desert Partners, Creators, and Ambassadors to receive guidance, support, and companionship as you progress through the game. Event Period: December 11 (Thu.) - January 15 (Thu.) Greetings, Adventurers! Whether you’ve bravely followed Marni through the mysterious portal or have recently awakened after a long slumber, it is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Camp Tuvala and the world of Black Desert! This land is vast and can be cha |
| [December 11th] It's Hot Time with Grandpa Cron! New Events at a Glance! | 2025-12-11 | Check out this week's new events! *Dec 13: Item Drop Rate +100% for Calpheon Ball!* Calpheon Ball Hot Time Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance Celebrate Calpheon Ball 2025 with us. Enjoy Hot Time bonuses while you wait! Calpheon Ball Hot Time 1000% Combat EXP 400% Skill EXP 100% Life EXP (Mount/Trading excluded) 100% Item Drop Rate * Find festive Gift Boxes in towns and monster zones! * Grandpa Cron's Gift Hunt Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 24, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance "Welcome. You've come at the perfect time! Grandpa Cron was here a little while ago. As is tradition, he was handing |