One of the biggest MMORPGs is currently available for free on Steam. Anyone who secures Black Desert by March 9th can keep it forever.
What is this offer? The sandbox MMORPG Black Desert is currently available for free on Steam. The offer is valid until Thursday, March 9th at 19:00. You can secure it by adding the game to your library on the Steam page.
What kind of game is this? In the Black Desert, classic quests and the story play a rather subordinate role. The game offers you a lot of freedom. So you can build up a network of workers to rake in money, or travel the world with a self-built ship.
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Black Desert was released in Europe on March 3rd, 2016, but it’s still very popular: only Lost Ark and MIR4 are among the MMORPGs on Steam with higher player counts (via SteamDB). At 75%, the ratings on Steam are also mostly positive.
What are you saving? Outside of the promotion, BDO is a Buy2Play title and costs €10. More expensive packages cost 30 and 50 euros. However, additional costs may arise via the in-game cash shop.
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Lots of freedom and lots of grind
Who is BDO suitable for? Anyone who likes beautiful graphics and exciting guild battles with a dynamic combat system and likes to customize their characters can have a lot of fun with BDO.
However, you should have fun exploring and looking for your own adventures, because there are hardly any clear tasks and goals.
It is also ideal for gamers who like to spend a lot of time in games. So a lot of time. Since there is no maximum level, it invites you to grind almost endlessly, but you can plan a few months for the higher levels.
One of the currently top-rated reviews on Steam therefore also warns: “If you have a life, don’t play it.” If you don’t have a life anyway, you can build one up in the game (via Steam). At the time of the review, the account had already registered over 1,450 hours, meanwhile there are 1,876 (as of March 4, 2023).
If you are bothered by expensive in-game shops and an equipment system that relies on RNG, you should look for something else.
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