Black Desert News

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 back up from?

This is a collection of all the hot info that cannot be missed out on!

Work through the Bingo board, and once you mark your entire 3x3 board,
and before you know it, you'll be a fully-fledged adventurer!! o(*￣▽￣*)ブ

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If you're a new adventurer and meet the requirements, you'll get a total of 10 billion Silver via Challenge (Y).



Enhance your Tuvala gear to DEC (X) level on the Season Server,
then earn Blackstar, Kharazad, and Slumbering Origin gear.



MAKE SURE YOU GET THESE!


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[h3]Attention![/h3]
Spice up your adventure with
Calpheon Ball 2025 coupons and special login rewards!🎁

After Season graduation, visit the Olvia Academy for guidance.🏫

Don’t forget to check out our guide!

[h2]◈ [color]Special Coupons[/color] to Show Our Appreciation[/h2]
Start your adventure with these rewards!

• Valid until: Jun 30, 2026 (Wed), 23:59 (UTC) and June 6, 2026 (Wed), 23:59 (UTC)
  

[h2]◈ Exciting [color]Special Login Rewards[/color][/h2]
Log in to get up to 10,000 Cron Stones and a trove of support items!
Event Period: Dec 18, 2025 (Thu) 00:00 (UTC) - Feb 24, 2026 (Tue) 23:59 (UTC)

[h2]◈ Olvia Academy [color]Coming Soon[/color][/h2]
After Season graduation, you can master Black Desert basics at Olvia Academy, opening Jan 8 (Thu).
[color]Finish both Combat and Life Skill courses to earn up to 9,000 Cron Stones and more![/color]

[h3]ヾ(＾ ∇ ＾).[/h3]
[h3]Welcome (back) to Black Desert![/h3]

[h3]This winter, team up with the most knowledgeable group of Adventurers and embark on exciting new journeys! Join a Growth Guild led by our Black Desert Partners, Creators, and Ambassadors to receive guidance, support, and companionship as you progress through the game.[/h3]

• Event Period: December 11 (Thu.) - January 15 (Thu.)
  

Originally posted by author

[h3]Greetings, Adventurers!

Whether you’ve bravely followed Marni through the mysterious portal or have recently awakened after a long slumber, it is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Camp Tuvala and the world of Black Desert!

This land is vast and can be challenging. You shouldn't have to travel it alone! So we’ve created Camp Tuvala, where new and returning Adventurers can find support, friendship, and a welcoming start. Our guilds, led by our passionate Partners, Creators, and Ambassadors will be here to provide the guidance you need to thrive.

At Camp Tuvala, you'll have the chance to join a beginner-friendly guild to learn from Black Desert's dedicated veterans and participate in group activities. The path ahead is filled with mystery and you get to experience it all with a strong community by your side!

Are you ready to start your next great adventure?[/h3]

[h2]Choose Your Guild[/h2]


‎[h3]Ready to join Camp Tuvala? Learn more here![/h3]

[h2]Check out this week's new events![/h2]

*Dec 13: Item Drop Rate +100% for Calpheon Ball!*

• Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance
  

[h2]Celebrate Calpheon Ball 2025 with us.
Enjoy Hot Time bonuses while you wait![/h2]


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* Find festive Gift Boxes in towns and monster zones! *

• Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 24, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance
  

Originally posted by author

"Welcome. You've come at the perfect time! Grandpa Cron was here a little while ago. As is tradition, he was handing out gifts across the village, but the winter winds were fierce, and some gift boxes were swept away. Find the missing boxes, and Grandpa Cron will be most grateful."

[h2]Speak with Igor Bartali in Velia
to accept [Event] Grandpa Cron's Lost Gift[/h2]
* Find this quest under Quests (O) - New, available once per Family.

[h2]Only in Velia!
Search for the gift boxes Grandpa Cron has dropped
Interact (R) with the box to claim your [Event] Lost Gift Box.[/h2]
* Grandpa Cron appears at different times and places on each server. Gift boxes disappear after a set time and reappear about 60 minutes later.
* When you spot a gift box, share its location with fellow adventurers on your server!

[h2]Return the [Event] Lost Gift Box
to Igor Bartali to complete your quest![/h2]


▲ Use the transformation scroll to become a Cute Snowman!
* If you don't transform within 30 sec after using the scroll, the summoned snowman will vanish.\
* Entering water while transformed will end the effect.

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[h2]Grandpa Cron has left gift boxes
in the monster zones![/h2]
▲ [Event] Grandpa Cron's Gift Box appears during PvE.
* [Event] Grandpa Cron's Gift Box is not affected by Item Drop Rate.

[h2]Smash Grandpa Cron's Gift Box
to get various rewards![/h2]



‎[h3]Learn More![/h3]
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* Spread warmth and kindness this winter! *

• Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 24, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance
  

Originally posted by author

[h3]"Welcome, Adventurer. Have you come to enjoy the winter festival as well?

Her Grace, the Future Duchess, has, as always, spared no effort to ensure this year’s festival is as splendid as can be.
However... it seems we are a trifle short on the heartwarming ornaments needed to adorn the tree that will light our city.

If you are able, might you lend your aid?
Lara should be selling the decorations."[/h3]

[h2]Speak to Roig Mills in Heidel to accept “[Event] The Tree to Light Up Winter's Night!”[/h2]
* Find this quest under Quests (O) - New, available once per Family.


[h2]Purchase [Event] Heartwarming Tree Decoration
from Lara, then deliver to Roig Mills to complete![/h2]

▲ Find Lara near Roig Mills to buy [Event] Heartwarming Tree Decoration.

[h2]Hand over the Tree Decoration for a special gift![/h2]

[h3]"Thank you, Adventurer.
Your kindness will bring warmth to those in need."[/h3]

▲ Experience the heartwarming glow.




[h2]When Adventurers unite to reach
the [Event] Heartwarming Tree Decoration goal[/h2]




‎[h3]Learn More![/h3]
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* The Guild League Returns—Win Together, Earn Together! *

• Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Jan 8, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
  

[h2]A brand-new season of Guild League begins
with upgraded rewards and fresh battlefields.[/h2]

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▲ Check out last season’s highlights featuring KR Adventurer "DioJ"!

[h2]Weekly Victory⚔️
Score at least one win in Guild League each week and every member will receive rewards during maintenance.[/h2]



* Only "Guild Defender Wins" count. Weekly victories reset after each maintenance.

* Rewards are sent to all guild members except those with the "Apprentice" rank during weekly maintenance.


[h2]Total Wins⚔️
Rack up wins during the event period to unlock even more rewards for your guild![/h2]

* All "Guild Defender Wins" during the event period count. Total win rewards will be sent
during the Jan 8, 2026 maintenance, excluding guild members who are "Apprentices" as of that maintenance.
* You can claim all accumulated rewards based on your guild’s total number of wins.
(Once your guild reaches 20 total wins, all guild members will receive the rewards listed below!)



[h2]Now’s your chance
Join Guild League and fight for glory![/h2]
(Regular season - Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance)
‎[h3]Learn More![/h3]

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* Join a guild and claim various rewards! *

[h3]✅[New/Returning] Join a guild to get started! Unlock amazing support items like outfit boxes and Tier 4 pets

✅Welcome new members to your guild! Get [NEW!] Afuaru's Mystical Treasure Chest Summon Scrolls and team up to defeat the chest![/h3]

[h3][New/Returning]
Join a Guild now and receive
7 days of guild login rewards[/h3]
* Already in a guild and receiving New/Returning Adventurer benefits? You can still claim these rewards.

• Dec 12, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) – Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)
  

[h2]If at least one New/Returning Adventurer joins your guild during the event,
receive [NEW!] Afuaru’s Mystical Treasure Chest Summon Scroll x10![/h2]

• Dec 11, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) before maintenance
  

* This item will be sent to the Guild Master’s Mail (B) during the Jan 8, 2026 (Thu) maintenance.

[h2]Advice of Valks (+150), Cron Stone boxes
Summon Afuaru’s Mystical Treasure Chest
and enjoy generous rewards with your guildmates![/h2]

▲ Get Afuaru’s Mystical Treasure Chest Summon Scrolls and defeat the chest together with your guild.
* Guild Master, Advisor, or Officer can use the item at a designated spot near the Eastern Border to summon the chest.

‎[h3]Learn More![/h3]

[h3]All Ongoing Events[/h3]

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[h3]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 and to share stories about the exciting new adventures ahead.

With much gratitude and anticipation,
we’re delighted to announce the details for this year’s Calpheon Ball.[/h3]

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[h2]Calpheon Ball 2025 Time[/h2]

• [h3]Dec 12 (Fri) 10:00PM (PST) [/h3]
  
• [h3]Dec 13 (Sat) 06:00 (UTC)[/h3]
  

Originally posted by author

For this year’s Calpheon Ball, we are placing greater emphasis on announcing our new class and the winter update.

As such, we will be pausing the offline event part of the Calpheon Ball.

While we understand the disappointment this may bring, we are committed to preparing thoroughly so we can meet your expectations.

We once again extend our sincere gratitude to all our adventurers who have helped make Black Desert what it is today.
We look forward to sharing joyful tales about taking our next step forward together.

Join us for Calpheon Ball 2025!

[h3]Official YouTube Channel[/h3] ‎[h3]Official Twitch Channel[/h3]
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• Dec 13, 2025 (Sat) 06:30 (UTC) - Dec 18 (Thu) before maintenance
  

Originally posted by author

Calpheon Ball 2025 is a time to share our stories,
a celebration filled with gratitude, excitement, and tales worth telling.
Join in on the festivities at Olvia Academy, together!

[h2]Dec 13 (Sat) 06:30 (UTC), 30 min before the Ball
Meet at the Olvia Academy Fountain![/h2]
* The server for the group watch will be announced in a separate notice on Dec 13 (Sat).

[h3]✅[🗓️Schedule] Dec 13 (Sat) 06:30 (UTC), 30 min before the Ball
✅North of Olvia, head towards Olvia Academy Fountain
✅Join other adventurers for the Calpheon Ball livestream 📺[/h3]
Look for [GM] Silver & Gold for delightful rewards as you wait!

[h2]Where’s Olvia Academy Fountain?[/h2]




[h2]Enjoy Your Very Own Calpheon Ball 2025![/h2]

• Dec 13, 2025 (Sat) 06:30 (CET) - Dec 18 (Thu) before maintenance
  

[h3]✅Share your own way of celebrating Calpheon Ball 2025.
✅Any screenshot of the Ball broadcast will do!
* The livestream / a replay / the broadcast on your monitor
✅(Required) Upload your screenshot to [Art & Media > Event] on the official website!
✅(Required) Make sure to include [Region][My Ball] in your post title.[/h3]

[h2]Examples from Previous Balls![/h2]

[Art & Media > Event] Forum

* Rewards will be sent via Mail (B) within 2 weeks after the event ends. Attached items can be claimed for 2 weeks from the send date.

[h2]Attention Adventurers at Olvia Academy Fountain!
Seek out [GM] Silver & [GM] Gold
for extra 🎁goodies![/h2]


▲ At the under-construction Olvia Academy main gate,
accept the “[Event] Find the Black Desert GM” quest via [GM] Silver.

* [GM] Silver will appear 30 min before the Calpheon Ball starts, at 06:30 (UTC) on Dec 13 (Sat).


▲ Chat with [GM] Gold near the fountain to receive “[Event] Black Desert GM’s Medal!”
Celebrate the Calpheon Ball together at Olvia Academy Fountain.

* Rewards will be sent via Mail (B) within 2 weeks after the event ends. Attached items can be
claimed for 2 weeks from the send date.

[h2]Calpheon Ball 2025, Share Your Stories With Us!
See you live on the official channels![/h2]

[h3]Official YouTube Channel[/h3] ‎[h3]Official Twitch Channel[/h3]

[h2][Winter Sale] Packages and Bundles Sale[/h2]
[h2]Snow Much to Save![/h2]

[h3]Temperatures and prices — both dropping to zero. 
Enjoy up to [color]100%[/color] off for 1 week![/h3]

Originally posted by author

Steam Sale Period:

• 1st Sales Period: December 11, 2025 10:00 AM PST - December 18, 2025 10:00 AM PST
  

[h2]Package[/h2]


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Originally posted by author

Steam Sale Period:

• 2nd Sales Period: December 18, 2025 10:00 AM PST - January 5, 2026 10:00 AM PST
  

[h2]Package[/h2]


[h2]Bundles[/h2]


For more information about the promotions, please visit the [Steam Store] page.