Amsterdam, The Netherlands — May 27, 2020 —Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss announced today that it will host “Heidel Ball: AT HOME,” Black Desert Online’s first global and online event on May 30, 2020. Players will be able to meet each other across the world through a live-streamed broadcast.
Due to the on-going COVID-19 global pandemic, it was decided to host the event online. This way the excitement of an event can be brought to players worldwide’ regardless of current restrictions, their physical location, and platform they use to play Black Desert Online.
Whether players received an invitation to the in-game event or not, anyone can attend Heidel Ball: AT HOME, which will be broadcast live worldwide on Black Desert’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
The Heidel Ball: AT HOME extravaganza will be packed with special events, announcements and rewards. The event is scheduled to start on May 30, 2020 (Saturday) from 08:00–10:00 UTC / 10:00–12:00 CEST / 01:00–03:00 PDT
Players interested in Black Desert Online can sign up for the 7-day free trial via the Black Desert Online official website, where they can also learn more about game updates and events.
About Black Desert Online
Black Desert Online is an open world action MMORPG with cutting-edge visuals and skill-based combat that redefines the genre. Black Desert Online has the most fully developed character customization system of any game that is currently on the market. This feature allows users to break free of the mundane and make unique characters that are truly representative of each and every player. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed worlds, and extensive lore are enough to excite both new and veteran gamers of MMORPGs and RPGs. The game has been successfully launched in over 150 countries, is available in 12 languages, and has over 20 million registered users. The mobile and console versions have launched globally in 2019.
About Pearl Abyss
Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console. With all their games built on their proprietary engine, their games are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company has two new projects in the works and is poised to continue its growth through 2019 and beyond to maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at www.pearlabyss.com.
About Kakao Games
Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games. Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is responsible for servicing a variety of games, including Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online (Serviced in North America, Europe), Bluehole’s Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (Serviced in Korea) and Ascent: Infinite Realm (Scheduled to be serviced in North America and Europe).
More information about Kakao Games is available at www.kakaogames.com
