MMORPG ‘Black Desert’ Launches Final Free Open Beta on Xbox One Before Release

Pearl Abyss has launched a free open beta for their MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox One to give players a chance to preview the game before launch.

Beginning today, February 14, through February 7, players will be able to download the game and experience new online modes before the game’s official console launch. Additionally, a new trade life skill in the open beta allows players to trade between towns and cities for a higher profit, also an economy system called Central Market can be accessed.

lack Desert is an open world action MMORPG that boasts a highly in-depth character customization system that allows players to create a character that fits their playstyle. Black Desert on Xbox One, will feature a brand new storyline, along with remastered graphics and audio and optimized UI created for this version to work on consoles. Additionally, the game will support 4k Ultra HD resolutions on Xbox One X.

Black Desert is available now on PC and will launch on Xbox One on March 4.

Currently, there are three different versions of the game that players can purchase on Xbox One, Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Each version allows players early access to the game starting on March 3, March 2, and March 1, respectively, depending on which version the player pick up.

In case you missed it, check out the open beta trailer below:

https://youtu.be/ull-zAJwT3w

Author’s take: I’m interested to see how the console community picks up this game