Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
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Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | Pearl Abyss is a publicly traded game company. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Pearl Abyss is a publicly traded game company. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Pearl Abyss is a publicly traded game company. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Pearl Abyss has public-company or outside-equity ownership. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | The persistent service structure gives the operator ongoing control over progression or availability. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The developer released this title with public-company or outside-equity ownership in place. |
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Go Beyond Limits : WORLD CLASS MMORPG
Black Desert is a game that tests the limitations of MMORPG
by implementing remastered graphics and audio. Enjoy exciting combat and siege,
exploration, trading, fishing, training, alchemy, cooking, gathering, hunting, and more in the vast open world.
Black Desert - A true MMORPG
The Start of Your Dream Adventure
OPEN WORLD
An expansive, breathtaking open world MMORPG made with Pearl Abyss' proprietary game engine.
CUSTOMIZING
Become Your True Self
Experience insane levels of customization.
From height, torso, face, and skin texture, to micro-level details, your imagination is the limit!
Create your own unique characters, just like you've always desired, in Black Desert.
COMBAT
Non-Target & Fast-Paced Combat
Experience an innovative combat system unlike any other MMORPG.
The need for quick reactions and precise control will keep you enthralled throughout your entire experience.
Exciting commands/combos will always keep you on your toes.
NODE & SIEGE WAR
Large-Scale PvP Wars
Guilds, prepare for battle! Victory is near!
Join formidable guilds as they fight head-to-head on the battlefield.
Be victorious, become lords, and seize control of taxes, resources, and more!
GRAPHICS
Remastered Cutting-Edge Graphics
Enter a world with spectacular sceneries, realistic environments, and sophisticated details created with state-of-the-art graphics and prepare for unforgettable adventures.
LIFE SKILLS
Multitudes of In-Game Activities
Combat not your style?
Relax and enjoy a variety of pleasant life skill activities!
With a variety of choices including farming, trading, fishing, sailing, cooking, horse training, alchemy, and more, the professions are endless. Try your hand at any or all of them!
