Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light: Release date, evolved classes, new season & more
You'll want to learn more about the upcoming Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light expansion, as it's finally received a release date, and the content being added to the game has been revealed.
Black Desert Online is a PC and console fantasy MMORPG that was originally released in Korea back in 2014, before seeing a Western release in early 2016. Like many MMOs, the game has kept itself fresh with consistent expansions, and with the latest one around the corner, players will want to know how it changes things up.
So, take a look at our breakdown of Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light, including the release date and all the new content.
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Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light release date
Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light is set to release on June 14, 2023, which is just over two weeks away as of writing this.
For players looking to get the expansion, if you own Black Desert Online on Steam, you can get a discount on Land of the Morning Light.
Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light new content
Land of the Morning Light
Along with being the title of the upcoming expansion, Land of the Morning Light is the new location being added to the game. Inspired by the Korean medieval era and folklore, it's full of unique architecture and vegetation not previously seen in the game.
The expansion also brings a new non-linear storyline that players can explore freely, with 80 cutscenes, 40 vignettes, and 6000 new lines of dialogue.
New evolved classes
The twin female classes - Woosa and Maegu - will be getting new evolved versions, introducing new looks, skills, and fighting abilities.
The Woosa evolved class draws from divine power and flowers of the afterlife, creating a unique hybrid combat style. The class will release on May 31.
The Maegu evolved class embarked on a quest to relearn the fan, allowing her to harness fiery attacks and a heavily-melee-focused approach. The class will arrive sometime in June.
Mythical bosses
The new bosses in Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light are all inspired by various Korean folklore and legend, with each one possessing an attribute relating to the Sun, Moon, or Earth.
During the expansion, players can acquire Light Orbs which allow players to enhance their own Sun, Moon, or Earth attributes while reducing the related damage received from bosses. One of the new bosses, Imoogi, is available on July 14.
There is also a new mode called Black Desert Boss Blitz, where players can select a boss to fight in a customised difficulty, ranging in Calamity levels from 1-10. This also involves a ranking system that represents players' victories and skill.
Traditional Korean housing
Click to enlargeWith the new expansion finding inspiration in the Kingdom of Joseon, players can now get unique housing inspired by medieval Korea. The Shimhyangje is a spacious manor with traditional decorations and furniture.
Players can also build a new ship, the Pandokseon, which is primarily designed for combat encounters on the sea.
New summer season
Adventurers can now create new seasonal characters to complete challenges throughout the new season, allowing players to earn the 8th Gen Female Horse and the Dream Horse.
That's all for our coverage of the Black Desert Online Land of the Morning Light expansion, and now you know the release date along with some of the new content being added to the game.
