As we step into 2024, leaving behind the festive cheer of Christmas and the excitement of New Year’s Eve, Black Desert Online gears up for its first major update of the year. Scheduled for January 3, this maintenance is not just routine but a leap into a year filled with new challenges and adventures in the world of Black Desert.
Remember: It is not confirmed but very likely there will be a new update. This update must be downloaded, we do not yet know the file size.
Maintenance Schedule Jan. 3rd
| Service | PST | EST | UTC | CET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Servers & Web Central Market | 01:00 – 05:00 | 04:00 – 08:00 | 09:00 – 13:00 | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Official Website | 01:00 – 03:00 | 04:00 – 06:00 | 09:00 – 11:00 | 10:00 – 12:00 |
Impact and New Features
During the maintenance period, access to the game, Web Central Market, and certain services will be restricted. Make sure to move your characters to a safe location before the maintenance starts.
What’s New:
- Base Energy increase from 30 to 50.
- Changes to the Atoraxxion prerequisite quest.
- New access to Ancient Ruins and teleporters to Aakman Temple and Hystria Ruins.
- Removal of Processing Certificate requirements.
- Standardization of Beginner Black Stones.
- Enhanced earnings in select monster zones.
- Improved loot from guild bosses.
- New residences in Muzgar.
Maintenance Stream with Endlaive
Join the ‘Maintenance Stream With Endlaive’ during the downtime for insights into the patch notes and upcoming events.
Important Reminders for Players
- Game access will be interrupted once maintenance begins.
- If you encounter login issues post-maintenance, try restarting the game.
- The maintenance schedule and details are subject to change.
This maintenance marks a significant step in enhancing the gaming experience in Black Desert Online. We’re excited about the new possibilities 2024 holds for Black Desert Online.
The information we have presented to you has been confirmed by Pearl Abyss, the developers.
