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As it turns ten, you can grab fantasy MMORPG Black Desert Online completely free

Out of every game still to come in 2025, new RPG Crimson Desert is the one I am most eager to play. Its sprawling open world promises the scale of The Witcher 3, but with a greater focus on rewarding combat and intense boss battles. While we wait, however, its MMORPG counterpart Black Desert Online is just about to celebrate its tenth birthday, and as a present, developer Pearl Abyss is giving you the chance to pick it up for free on Steam. With no subscription required to play, it's a great time to give it a try while we wait on FF14 7.3 and the WoW Classic Mists of Pandaria expansion.

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[Summer Sale] Packages and Bundles Sale

[h3]Beat the summer heat with deals up to 50% off on packages and bundles.
Make the most of the summer with 100% off Black Desert![/h3]

[h3]Sales Period[/h3]

July 3, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 AM – July 10, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 AM (PT)
July 3, 2025 (Thu) 19:00 – July 10, 2025 (Thu) 19:00 (CEST)
July 3, 2025 (Thu) 13:00 – July 10, 2025 (Thu) 13:00 (ET)
July 3, 2025 (Thu) 17:00 – July 10, 2025 (Thu) 17:00 (UTC)

[h2]Package[/h2]

[h3]Black Desert[/h3]NA/EU: $9.99 → FREE

(100% OFF!)

[h2]Bundles[/h2]

[h3]Traveler to Explorer DLC　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　[/h3]
NA/EU: 50% ↓ $29.99 → $14.99

[h3]Explorer to Conqueror DLC　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　[/h3]
NA/EU: 50% ↓ $49.99 → $24.99

[h3]Traveler to Conqueror DLC　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　[/h3]
NA/EU: 50% ↓ $79.99 → $39.99

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

Thank you.

[Heidel Ball 2025] Bountiful rewards at a glance!

[Heidel Ball 2025]

[h3]Bountiful rewards at a glance![/h3][p]Check out all the special rewards we prepared to support your special adventures.[/p][p][hr][/hr]

[/p][h3]Your journey so far, and the beginning of a new adventure[/h3][h2]Special coupons with our gratitude[/h2]
[h2]【1】[/h2]
[h3]Here’s to all the exciting adventures that lie ahead.[/h3]
[h3][color]Choose Your Rare Hammer Box, Cron Stone x10,000, Advice of Valks (+300), [/color]and more[/h3]

Choose Your Rare Hammer Box

Cron Stone x10,000

J’s Hammer of Loyalty x3

Advice of Valks (+300)

Advice of Valks (+250)

Weapon Exchange Coupon Box

Sub-weapon Exchange Coupon

J’s Special Scroll x10

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[h3]Open the Choose Your Rare Hammer Box, [color]and choose a Primordial / Ancient Hammer![/color][/h3]

[p][color][Choose one][/color][/p][p]Primordial Hammer[/p]

[p][color][Choose one][/color][/p][p]Ancient Hammer[/p]

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[h2]THEJ-OURN-EYBE-GINS[/h2]
Valid until: Dec 31, 2025 (Wed), 23:59 (UTC)

[h2]【2】[/h2]
[h3]A Surprise Gift Arrives at the Heidel Ball![/h3]
[h2][color]10,000 Cron Stones Await You[/color][/h2]

[color]Cron Stone x10,000[/color]

[h2]SURP-RISE-BALL-GIFT[/h2]
Valid until: Dec 31, 2025 (Wed), 23:59 (UTC)

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[h2]May your journey ahead shine ever brighter,
[color]Heidel Ball Special Login Rewards[/color][/h2]

[p]Daily Rewards[/p]

[p]Day 1[/p]

[p][/p][p]Advice of Valks(+200)[/p]

[p]Day 2[/p]

[p][/p][p]Advice of Valks(+190)[/p]

[p]Day 3[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 4[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 5[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 6[/p]

[p][/p][p][color]Mythical Censer[/color][/p]

[p]Day 7[/p]

[p][/p][p][color]J’s Hammer of Loyalty[/color][/p]

[p]Day 8[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Unforgettable Journey Outfit Box[/p]

[p]Day 9[/p]

[p][/p][p]Advice of Valks(+180)[/p]

[p]Day 10[/p]

[p][/p][p]Advice of Valks(+170)[/p]

[p]Day 11[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 12[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 13[/p]

[p][/p][p][color]Mythical Censer[/color][/p]

[p]Day 14[/p]

[p][/p][p][color]J’s Hammer of Loyalty[/color][/p]

[p]Day 15[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Choose Your New Journey Outfit Box[/p]

[p]Day 16[/p]

[p][/p][p]Advice of Valks(+160)[/p]

[p]Day 17[/p]

[p][/p][p]Advice of Valks(+150)[/p]

[p]Day 18[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 19[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Dim Origin of Dark Hunger x3[/p]

[p]Day 20[/p]

[p][/p][p][color]Mythical Censer[/color][/p]

[p]Day 21[/p]

[p][/p][p][color]J’s Hammer of Loyalty[/color][/p]

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[h2]Transcending All Limits, Sovereign main weapon upgrade
[color]Receive an Inverted Heart of Garmoth![/color][/h2]

▲ To help your upgrades, “Inverted Heart of Garmoth” is coming to all adventurers on Jul 10 (Thu), after maintenance.
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[h2]Stay hyped after the Ball,[color]
with a month-long Hot Time event![/color][/h2]
[h3]Kick off your future adventure with [color]the month-long Heidel Ball Hot Time, starting Jun 29[/color].[/h3]
Time for explosive growth with the Heidel Ball Hot Time!

1000%

Combat EXP

400%

Skill EXP

100%

Life Skill EXP
* excluding Trading/Mount EXP

[color]100%[/color]

[color]Item Drop Rate[/color]

With an Adorable Black Cat Headband to Boot, Daily Special & Special Pass

[p][/p][h3]With an Adorable Black Cat Headband to Boot,[/h3][h2]Daily Special & Special Pass[/h2][hr][/hr]

[p]Purchase Period[/p]
- [p]June 19, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - July 17 31, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance[/p]
[p]Reward Collection Period[/p]
- [p]June 19, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - July 31 August 14, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]❮1❯[/h3][h2]What's the Daily Special?[/h2][p]Press the icon to the top left of the minimap![/p][p]Receive various rewards daily by simply logging in![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]❮2❯[/h3]
[h2]Introducing... the new Daily Special![/h2]
[p][/p][p]Purchase the Daily Special Pass from the Pearl Shop to unlock extra rewards.[/p][p]Enjoy your adventures with even more benefits.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Daily Special Pass[/p]

[p]With the Daily Special Pass[/p][p]Upgrade Your Rewards![/p][p][/p]

[p]Daily Special Pass[/p][p]3500 Pearls[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Daily Special Pass Contents[/h3][p][/p][h3]Check out the Black Cat Headband![/h3][p]▲ Alluring charm with Memento Mori!

▲ Look dapper with Pumpkin Tailor!

▲ Fresh vibes with Sunny Breeze!
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* The Black Cat Headband shown above is dyed.
* These are promotional images; some of the items shown are not included in the Daily Special Pass.

[p]
Choose Your Daily Special Outfit Box:[/p]

[p]Item[/p]

[p]Selectable Items (Choose 1)[/p]

[p][/p][p]Choose Your Daily Special Outfit Box[/p]

[p]Memento Mori Outfit Box [/p][p]Medeia Outfit Box [/p][p]Poetica Outfit Box [/p][p]Sielos Outfit Box [/p][p]Sunny Breeze Outfit Box [/p][p]Pumpkin Outfit Box [/p][p]Grandpa Cron's Helper Outfit Box [/p][p]Marnist Outfit Box[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2][color]2025 DAEJEON HEIDEL BALL[/color]
Watch Party at Heidel Castle: Let’s Enjoy the Ball Together![/h2][h3]❮1❯[/h3][h3]Enjoy the Ball Together[/h3][p]Collect party props via [color]Challenge (Y)[/color]![/p]

[p]June 19, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - July 3, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance [/p]

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[p][color][Title] Heidel Ball Watch Party[/color][/p]

[p][Event] Sturdy Chair[/p]

[p][Event] Trio Balloon Headband[/p]

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* This event Challenge (Y) can be completed once per Family during the event period.
* The [Title] Heidel Ball Watch Party title will be deleted during the July 3 (Thu) maintenance.

[h3]❮2❯[/h3][h3]Dress Code: Unique![/h3][p]Flaunt Your Style & [color]Enjoy the Ball Together[/color]![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Log in to the event server by [color]June 27 (Fri), 23:30 (PT) / June 28 (Sat), 06:30 (UTC)[/color] and head to Heidel Castle![/h3][p][/p][p]▲ Gather at the event location to watch the Heidel Ball together![/p][p]For a smooth event experience, please park your mounts near the Heidel Castle entrance.[/p][p]* Details on the event server will be announced in a notice on June 28 (Sat).[/p][p]
Event Notice[/p][p][hr][/hr][/p][p][/p]
[h2][color]Festival Anticipation: Blessing from Heidel Fountain[/color][/h2]
[h3]❮1❯[/h3][h3]Head to the Heidel fountain and look for [color]“Visiting Historian in Heidel” Levian[/color].[/h3][p]Accept the [Event] [Weekly] Fountain of Anticipation quest![/p][p][/p]
[h3]❮2❯[/h3][h3][color]Simply interact with the Heidel fountain to complete the quest and[/color] earn powerful 10-hour buff items.[/h3]

[p]Completion Rewards[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Leap of Growth x3[/p]

[p][/p][p][Event] Wise Housekeeper x3[/p]

Event Notice

Save the Date! Heidel Ball 2025 on June 28!

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Heidel Ball 2025

[p]Our adventure shimmers brilliantly, like the sparkling summer sea![/p][p]We've prepared a special time with heartfelt gratitude for all the adventurers who shared their precious moments with us.[/p][p]Heidel Ball 2025 is vaulting in at full power! [/p][h3]Join us on June 28 (Sat) at 6:30 (UTC) on the official Black Desert YouTube and Twitch channels![/h3][p][/p][h3]Livestream Schedule[/h3]

[p]June 28, 2025 (Sat) 6:30 (UTC)[/p][p][/p]

[p][h3]Official Black Desert Twitch[/h3][/p][p][h3]Official Black Desert YouTube[/h3][/p][hr][/hr]

[hr][/hr][h3]Heidel Ball 2025, June 28 (Sat) at 6:30 (UTC)[/h3][p]* Livestreams will be available on the official Black Desert YouTube and Twitch channels. [/p]