Seven Things You Should Know About Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light
Black Desert Online's newest expansion "Land of the Morning Light" has officially launched, and it's bringing a whole lot of new content with it. Newcomers and longtime fans of the game can experience a new story, fight against fearsome new enemies, explore a whole new region, and defeat bosses based on traditional Korean folklore.
That's not even half of what’s coming in The Land of the Morning Light. Here are seven things you should know about your upcoming journey
Black Desert Online is a big game with a lot of content, but new players shouldn't feel pressured to play "catch up." The Land of the Morning Light expansion is designed to be especially welcoming to newcomers, so you can start with the expansion from level 1 if you like. Or if you want to go the traditional route, the original quest is still available as a starting point, too.
Land of the Morning Light is chock full of monsters, beasts, and locales that are inspired by Grimm's fairy tales and flavored by Korean myths and legends. People, buildings, and creatures are framed by picturesque scenery with a strong resemblance to Korea's landscapes. This cultural union presented an interesting challenge for Land of the Morning Light's design team, which hopes Westerners will immerse themselves in its unusual environments.
Land of the Morning Light's unique community vibe also adds seasoning to these traditional depictions. Black Desert Online players famously spend ages assembling and tweaking their outfits, which adds a charming modern touch to a world teeming with traditional imagery.
Black Desert's storytelling methods have been overhauled. Gone is the linear quest progression. Instead, you get to choose your path by selecting storylines in Dalbeol Village. The
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