This post was last updated on December 11, 2019 at 4:07 pm

Waiting has come to an end! 2 years after the first BDM teaser, Pearl Abyss finally launched Black Desert Mobile on Android and iOS today. Pre-release, players could already download the game to customize their character. Now, nothing keeps us from hopping right into a great adventure.

Missed the release date but can’t wait to get started? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

What is Black Desert Mobile?

Black Desert Mobile denotes an open-world MMO developed by the Korean company Pearl Abyss. First launched as MMORPG for Microsoft Windows in 2015, the game received a remastered version 3 years later. Just this year, Black Desert was released for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

While the long-awaited global launch of Black Desert Mobile finally takes place, Korea, Japan and Taiwan already enjoy the mobile version since 2018.

Actual gameplay

Free-to-play, available across all platforms and 150 countries – it doesn’t surprise that Black Desert accumulated more than 10 million players over the years. Incredible action scenes, as well as endless options to customize your own characters, make the game a real staple for RPG lovers. Awesome graphics captivate both newcomers and old hands; meanwhile, the sandbox-oriented game design makes sure that things never slow down.

Gamplay of Black Desert Mobile before the global launch (Korean version)

As of now, you get to choose between 5 classes that will feel rather familiar for RPG experts.

Warrior : The Jack of all trades, Warrior don’t really excel at anything, but provide a well-rounded kit also suitable for beginners.

: The Jack of all trades, Warrior don’t really excel at anything, but provide a well-rounded kit also suitable for beginners. Ranger : Another staple in the RPG scene, Rangers provide good long-ranged DPS but suffer in close combat.

: Another staple in the RPG scene, Rangers provide good long-ranged DPS but suffer in close combat. Giant : The traditional hard-hitting juggernauts, Giants aren’t very agile but devastating once they land a hit.

: The traditional hard-hitting juggernauts, Giants aren’t very agile but devastating once they land a hit. Witch : Of course, BDM also offers the classic mage role. Witches make use of elemental powers to destroy their foes from afar, providing huge amounts of burst damage.

: Of course, BDM also offers the classic mage role. Witches make use of elemental powers to destroy their foes from afar, providing huge amounts of burst damage. Valkyrie: Somewhere between Fighter and Support, Valkyries provide a very flexible skillset with offensive, supportive and defensive powers.

Read – 5 Things you should know about Black Desert Mobile

Aside from action-loaded combat, there’s a broad variety of activities you can pass the time with. Farming, trading and crafting are only a few of many options to explore the Black Deserts. Learn more about the 2 rivalling nations Valencia and Calpheon and search for the Black Stones that allegedly bear great power. So what are you waiting for?

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