Pearl Abyss officially announces Black Desert Online, drawing attention for its next-generation graphics and sandbox features.
Black Desert Online undergoes its initial closed beta test in South Korea, allowing select players to experience the game and provide feedback.
Black Desert Online is officially released in South Korea, marking the start of its commercial presence in its home market.
Pearl Abyss launches Black Desert Online in North America and Europe, expanding its audience significantly beyond Asia.
Black Desert Online becomes available on Xbox One, marking the game's expansion to console platforms and increasing its player base.
Pearl Abyss takes over publishing duties globally for Black Desert's console versions, centralizing control and updates.
The Calpheon Kingdom rises to power, establishing a stronghold in the northern region and becoming a central political force.
The mysterious Black Spirit, a powerful entity linked to the player, is awakened, marking the beginning of a hero's journey.
Calpheon and Valencia engage in a large-scale conflict over territory and resources, impacting the balance of power across the continent.
Portals known as Dark Rifts open, allowing monsters and otherworldly creatures to invade the land, threatening the safety of all kingdoms.
The Black Desert itself—a vast and dangerous desert land—expands and becomes a central location for conflicts and exploration.
A coalition of heroes and adventurers forms to combat threats from the Black Spirit's influence and the Dark Rift’s spread.
The city of Shakatu emerges as a prosperous trade hub, drawing merchants from all over the continent and adding complexity to political dynamics.
Five major rulers vie for dominance, plunging the continent into chaos and warfare that reshapes political borders and alliances.
The mystical seal protecting the Sylvan elves’ homeland shatters, leading to new threats, alliances, and discovery of ancient magic.
A major turning point where the Black Spirit’s darker influence is countered, allowing for greater harmony between humans and supernatural forces.
