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[April 30th] To the Arena! Are You Ready to Climb the Ranks? Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! [Solare] 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 Steam…
[April 16th] Mount up! Sailing and Training Hot time is now! Events at a Glance!
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 mainte…
[April 9th] Riches awaits, the choice is yours! Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! [Path of Choice] 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…
[March 19th] Patrigio's Secret Shop is OPEN! New Events at a Glance!
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." Patrigi…
[March 12th] Round 2 of Decade-Infused Pearls are here! New Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! [🎉10 Years🎉] Collect Anniversary Seal - [Event] Decade-Infused Pearl! Availability: Mar 12, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Mar 26, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Our thank you to you f…
[NA/EU] Black Desert 10th Anniversary Update
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 ou…
[NA/EU] Black Desert’s 10th Anniversary in NA/EU is Here!
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 chec…
[NA/EU]🎉10th Anniversary Celebration Events & Giveaways!🎉
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…
[February 12th] 🌙 Lunar New Year Hot Time is Here! New Events at a Glance!
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 mo…
[February 5th] 💞Love is in the Air! New Events at a Glance!
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 looki…
[January 29th] Giddy Up, the Red Hare has Appeared! New Events at a Glance!
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 i…
"Olvium, Frontia!" - Everything to know about Olvia Academy!
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? En…
[January 22th] Get your Ornette/Odore's Essence Now! New Events at a Glance!
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 [Combat] Lega…
[January 15th] Uncover Special Crystals with Dalishain! New Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! [PvE/Mining] Dalishain's Research Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance Get "[Event] Mysterious Ore" through PvE or Mining during the event period…
[January 8th] Year of the Red Horse: Fortune Awaits! New Events at a Glance
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 da…
[December 24th] Are you ready for Snowboard Showdown? New Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! [Snowfall Crasher❄️] #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…
[December 18th] Seraph is Here to Illuminate the way! New Events at a Glance!
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…
[New/Returning] GM Note Bingo Step by Step!
[New/Returning] 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 bac…
[NA/EU] Camp Tuvala Guild Event: Winter Season
[Guild Event] 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…
[December 11th] It's Hot Time with Grandpa Cron! New Events at a Glance!
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 u…
You're Invited to Watch the Calpheon Ball Together!
Calpheon Ball 2025 2025 shone all the brighter because we walked it together. We thank you, adventurers, from the bottom of our hearts. The Calpheon Ball is our chance to look back on the roads we’ve traveled with you a…
[Winter Sale] Packages and Bundles Sale
[Winter Sale] Packages and Bundles Sale Snow Much to Save! Temperatures and prices — both dropping to zero. Enjoy up to 100% off for 1 week! Steam Sale Period: 1st Sales Period: December 11, 2025 10:00 AM PST - December…
[December 4th] Justin Bartali Needs YOUR Help! New Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! "Will you steady a first step?" Olvia Academy Has at Last Broken Ground Lend Your Hand to Its Rising! The Olvia Academy is rising—a haven for budding adventurers in need of spreading th…
[November 20th] Bahram has a deal for you! New Events at a Glance!
Check out this week's new events! A chance to claim up to 5 Pieces of Edana [Pieces of Edana] Bahram's Secret Deal Complete every main quest in Edania, then seek out Bahram to discover his offer. Nov 20, 2025 (Thu) afte…
Shakatu Gives His “Thanks” with his Special Events!
"Take on the Black Shrine - Donghae." Shakatu's Black Shrine Bonus Nov 20, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 4, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance Welcome back, Adventurer. After last time’s round of support items, I’ve bro…
