Pearl Abyss unveils Black Desert Online’s Land of the Morning Light expansion
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South Korea’s Pearl Abyss has unveiled Black Desert Online‘s Land of the Morning Light Expansion, which debuts on June 14.
The major expansion for the PC has been in the works for a long time, and it features a variety of gameplay and environmental changes to the core game, which is one of the most successful massively multiplayer online role-playing games.
The Black Desert intellectual property has more than 50 million players across the world on PC, mobile, and console.
The basic gameplay revolves around beating monstrous bosses. Players can set the difficulty of the boss, and it will based on the storylines they choose in the hub, called Dalbeol Village, said Jae-Hee Kim, Black Desert executive producer, in a developer commentary video.
Black Desert Online’s latest expansion takes players on a perilous journey through the mythical Land of the Morning Light, which is haunted by a giant tiger called Sangoon. Along the way, adventurers will become embroiled in a crisis engulfing the continent, falsely accused of wrongdoing and forced to prove their innocence. After defeating powerful foes, they will discover the true evil lurking in the shadows.
Players can explore breathtaking landscapes filled to the brim with life, marvel at intricate architecture inspired by the Joseon period characteristic for medieval Korea, and experience thrilling combat with unique boss monsters that resemble villains and characters from traditional Korean folklore and myth.
Dolswe, a new trusty companion, will join adventurers on this exciting journey and offer advice and assistance along the way.
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