Black Desert

Developer: Pearl Abyss
Released: May 24, 2017
Steam reviews: 73% of players recommend it, from 94,565 reviews — Steam calls that “Mostly Positive”
Tags: ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldSteam Machine: Unsupported

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (309 reports). Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck. XIGNCODE3 is reported to be running on Linux.

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Machine. Valve marks it Unsupported on SteamOS.

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Where to buy

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What owning this involves

Third-party DRM · XIGNCODE3From the store's own DRM notice
Needs another account · Black Desert OnlineFrom the publisher's own store notice
No cloud saves · The store does not back this game's saves up — they live on the machine you play on.From the store listing

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Features

Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese · full audio
Russian · full audio
Thai
Turkish
Traditional Chinese · full audio
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Latin America

Steam lists 11 languages, 4 with full audio.

Age rating & content

PEGI 16 · Violence Drugs In-Game Purchases(includes Random Items)The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
ESRB T · Blood Mild Language Suggestive Themes Use of Alcohol and Tobacco ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CSRR C15 · - 本遊戲內容涉及暴力(未令人產生殘虐印象)、性(遊戲角色穿著凸顯性特徵但不涉及性暗示之服飾或裝扮)、菸酒（引誘使用菸酒之畫面）。 - 注意使用時間，請避免沉迷遊戲。 - 本遊戲的部分內容或是服務需要另外收費。The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Interaksi Daring Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Penampilan TokohThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Some Nudity or Sexual Content · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Use and insinuated use of tobacco.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

Tags players gave it on Steam (via SteamSpy)

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

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!