Black Desert
Developed by Pearl Abyss · Published by Pearl Abyss
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, massively multiplayer game by Pearl Abyss, published by Pearl Abyss — multi-player, mmo, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Black Desert.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 (4th Generation)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 80GB HDD (SSD recommended)
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 80GB SSD
Supported languages (11)
Black Desert FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Black Desert?
Steam classifies Black Desert as a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Pearl Abyss. Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
How much does Black Desert cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Black Desert at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Black Desert single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Black Desert: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Black Desert on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Black Desert for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Black Desert out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 24, 2017.
What platforms is Black Desert on?
Black Desert is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Black Desert single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Black Desert cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
What is Black Desert's Metacritic score?
Black Desert has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Black Desert?
Black Desert is developed by Pearl Abyss and published by Pearl Abyss.
Where to get Black Desert
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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