Black Desert Online: So you can play the MMO for free

Black Desert Online

If you've always wanted to take a closer look at the MMO Black Desert Online, you're now getting an opportunity to do so. The only condition for this is a current Prime Gaming membership. Thanks to a cooperation between Pearl Abyss and Amazon, members have been able to try out the online role-playing game free of charge since April 7, 2021. You have almost exactly one month to do this, because the campaign runs until May 5th of this year.

During the campaign, you can explore the worlds of Black Desert Online to your heart's content without restrictions. There is also a free companion, players of the console version also receive the maid-fairy Irene. To grab these rewards, you first have to log into your Amazon Prime account and then visit the relevant Prime Gaming website. There are also special rewards for the new seer at Black Desert Console. Here is the overview:

If the seer quest is completed, adventurers receive great rewards, such as a 7-day advantage package, the eye of the wise, atoraxxion chandelier and mount flute. There are special rewards for adventurers who manage to get the Seer to level 62 before April 28th. These rewards include items in demand for crafting and character upgrade. These include Cron Stones, Advice from Valks, Gold Bars, Craftsman's Memories, Laila's Petal, and the Rare Shakatu Box. Pearl Abyss has also unleashed the ancient Kyve in the hunting grounds. Adventurers who are lucky enough to find this will receive a large buff of 300% or more Talent XP or 100% Combat XP. Kyve happens to appear on the hunting grounds. Source: Pearl Abyss

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'Black Desert Online' Free For All Prime Gaming Members, In-Game Events With Freebies

by Rainier on April 7, 2021 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT

Black Desert Online is an open-world action MMORPG with next-generation visuals and skill-based combat that rejuvenates the genre.

With the deepest character customization of any game currently on the market, Black Desert Online allows for unprecedented detail in character creation. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world, and extensive lore will enthrall both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPGs.

Travel through the lands in search of treasure and adventure or become one of the top craftsmen in the land. Set up trade routes and breed horses or compete against other guilds in epic siege warfare.

Pearl Abyss announced a collaboration with Amazon that will make Black Desert Online free for all Prime Gaming members from April 7 to May 5. Amazon Prime Gaming members will be able to claim new rewards each month as the campaign runs until June 30. To celebrate, the company has also announced numerous in-game rewards for both new and veteran Adventurers. 

From April 7 to May 5, anyone with a Prime Gaming account will get a Game Pass making Black Desert Online free for players in North America, Europe and Oceania, Adventurers of Black Desert Online will get a free pet as well. Additionally, Prime Gaming members on Black Desert Console will receive special rewards including a free pet and the Maid Fairy Irene, both of which help players to find, manage and transport important resources. 

Adventurers can simply log into their Amazon Prime Gaming account and visit HERE to claim Black Desert Online or Black Desert Console rewards.

Black Desert Console events

Huge rewards are waiting for Adventurers who play Black Desert Console’s latest character, Sage:

After completing the quests designed for Sage, adventurers will get great rewards such as a 7 days Value Package, Eyes of the Wise, Atoraxxion Chandelier, and Trainer’s Flute. 

There are special rewards for Adventurers who manage to grow Sage to level 62 before April 28. Rewards include highly sought after items for crafting and character enhancement such as Cron Stones, Advice of Valks, Gold Bars, Artisan’s Memory, Laila’s Petal, and Shakatu’s Rare Chest. 

Pearl Abyss has also dropped the ancient Kyve into hunting grounds. Adventurers lucky enough to track it down will receive an enormous buff of 300% more skill EXP and 100% combat EXP when they encounter Kyve, which appears randomly in hunting grounds. 

Black Desert Online events

Adventurers of Black Desert Online will be treated to a plethora of special events including:

The PVP Arena of Arsha tournament is back for North American and European Adventurers. In this tournament event, adventurers compete for rewards like the “Unrivaled” Title, Arsha Skill Instructor Qualification, the Glorious Arsha Awakening Weapon and tons and tons of additional loot. Pearl Abyss developers will also be keenly monitoring the event and gathering player feedback for future class balance, so get in and start fighting!

Key Features

A beautifully designed open world that’s as expansive as it is alive

Heart-pounding skill-based combat

Unprecedented character customization with incredible detail

Crisp next-generation graphics

Extensive open world PvP modes (Arena mode, guild vs guild, node wars, castle siege, and more)

Engaging story with deep lore and epic quests

Unique farming system - grow and perfect your crops

A personalized stable - catch, tame, and breed wild horses

Deep crafting, housing, fishing, hunting, and alchemy systems

Intuitive action gameplay complete with gamepad support

Get a free 7-day trial for Black Desert Online here.

Black Desert Online is currently available PC, as well as PS4 and Xbox One (titled Black Desert).

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