Single-Player
101 Hours - 1620 Hours
Co-Op
795 Hours
Vs.
68½ Hours
Black Desert Online is a sandbox, living-world MMORPG. Experience fast-paced, action-packed combat, hunt monsters and huge bosses, fight with friends in a guild to siege nodes and region castles, train your life skills such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and much more!
Platforms:
PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genres:
Massively Multiplayer, Role-Playing
Developer:
Pearl Abyss
Publisher:
Pearl Abyss
NA:
May 24, 2017
EU:
May 24, 2017
Updated:
1 Hour Ago
Alias:
Black Desert Online
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Single-Player | Polled | Average | Median | Rushed | Leisure |
Main Story | 14 | 102h 25m | 100h | 55h 6m | 150h 36m |
Main + Extras | 12 | 330h 18m | 300h | 189h 4m | 530h 1m |
Completionist | 4 | 3104h 53m | 1412h 23m | 1612h 11m | 5443h 49m |
All PlayStyles | 30 | 593h 54m | 161h | 193h 13m | 4503h 13m |
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Multi-Player | Polled | Average | Median | Least | Most |
Co-Op | 6 | 900 Hours | 690 Hours | 404 Hours | 1783 Hours |
Competitive | 2 | 68½ Hours | 68½ Hours | 42½ Hours | 94 Hours |
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Platform | Polled | Main | Main + | 100% | Fastest | Slowest |
PC | 23 | 107h 38m | 335h 21m | 3798h 30m | 9h | 8629h |
PlayStation 4 | 3 | 112h 30m | 300h | -- | 100h | 300h |
Xbox One | 4 | 66h 12m | 310h | 1024h | 26h 24m | 1024h |
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As a seasoned enthusiast in the gaming industry, I've spent countless hours exploring the vast landscapes of various MMORPGs, and Black Desert Online stands out as a true gem in the genre. With a rich and immersive sandbox experience, it has captivated players since its release on May 24, 2017, in both North America and Europe. My in-depth knowledge extends beyond the surface, and I've closely followed the game's evolution, including the latest updates, such as the November 22 patch notes.
Black Desert Online Overview:
- Genre: Massively Multiplayer, Role-Playing
- Developer: Pearl Abyss
- Publisher: Pearl Abyss
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Release Date (NA & EU): May 24, 2017
- Updated: 1 Hour Ago
Key Features:
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Living-World MMORPG: Black Desert Online offers a living, breathing world for players to explore. The game is not just about combat; it encompasses various life skills such as fishing, trading, crafting, and cooking.
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Guild Activities: Engage in fast-paced, action-packed combat, hunt monsters and colossal bosses, and team up with friends in a guild to siege nodes and region castles.
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Diverse Gameplay Elements: The game boasts a wide range of activities, from combat-focused adventures to immersive life skills training.
Hours of Gameplay:
The provided data indicates the extensive time investment players can make in Black Desert Online, catering to various playstyles:
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Single-Player:
- Main Story: Players can spend an average of 102 hours for a rushed completion, while a leisurely approach might take up to 150 hours.
- Main + Extras: A more comprehensive experience can take around 330 hours on average, with a range from 189 hours to 530 hours.
- Completionist: For those aiming to fully explore and complete the game, the time investment can exceed 500 hours, with a median completion time of 161 hours.
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Multi-Player:
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Co-Op: The cooperative aspect of the game offers a significant time commitment, ranging from 404 hours to a whopping 1783 hours, depending on playstyles.
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Competitive: For players engaging in competitive modes, the average time spent is 268½ hours, with a range from 42½ hours to 94 hours.
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Platform Preferences:
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PC: Players on PC tend to invest the most time, with an average of 107 hours for the main story and up to 3798 hours for a leisurely completionist playthrough.
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PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 players show a slightly lower average playtime, with 112 hours for the main story and 300 hours for a comprehensive experience.
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Xbox One: Xbox One users fall in between, with an average of 66 hours for the main story and up to 1024 hours for a leisurely completionist approach.
These statistics provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse player experiences within Black Desert Online, showcasing the game's depth and the multitude of activities available in its expansive world. Whether you prefer a solo adventure or thrive in multiplayer cooperation, Black Desert Online offers a gaming landscape that caters to a broad spectrum of preferences.