Q: Is the Korean Open Beta IP blocked?
A: All of the previous Closed Betas did not have an IP block. However, the Open Beta "might" have one. I will find out since I do live outside of South Korea.
Q: Will this game ever come to NA/EU or other regions?
A: Yes, in fact I just finished testing GameNet's Black Desert Russian Friends & Family version! The game will also come out NA/EU published by DAUM who is also the same publishing company as the Korean version.
Q: When will I be able to test the NA/EU version of the game?
A: NA/EU version was previously slated for a late 2015 release. However, DAUM needs to setup a NA/EU branch and is now looking for an early 2016 release. If you ask me and I had to guess the game will be in Closed Beta 2015 for NA/EU and a release date of 2016!
Q: What the TRUCK why is it taking so long?
A: If I had to guess, it might be because the Korean version will only have 4 playable classes. NA/EU players would want something more polished. Perhaps by the time the NA/EU version is released. It might have all playable characters perfected, ready, and balanced. Just speculation though!
Q: I can't wait that long OMG how do I play Korean please please now..!?.alskdjfslajfd
A: Creating a Korean DAUM account is FREE. However, playing Black Desert Online requires a Korean Cell Phone or I-pin Online Identification.
Q: FML is there really no other way to participate in the Open Beta outside of South Korea?
A: In the previous betas users working with Media Outlets were able to apply for five accounts. Pearl Abyss nor Daum hasn't mentioned if this will be possible for Open Beta. The other viable option is to seek out a Korean friend to help you get in beta for complete account control. Others may purchase from third party sites, but may risk in account deletion or retraction.
Q: Will the Korean version have an English language option?
A: Being published by the same company in both NA/EU and KR. The Korean version of Black Desert Online will most likely have Korean text only or else everyone will just find a way to import the Korean version instead of waiting for the NA/EU version. Data miners can probably find English text in the data.
Q: Payment Model?
A: The Korean version is F2P. The NA/EU/RU versions is still undecided.
Q: When is the next Russian Black Desert Closed Beta Test?
A: Sorry, I don't know. I will update this post when I find out.
Q: Do you think the Russian version will have an English option available?
A: My reply would be somewhat similar to the Korean version. In addition to someone making a fan English patch if there are enough players playing supporting it. However, the DAUM NA/EU may ask for a halt in the project since the wait isn't that long.
Q: Is there a corporate webpage for Daum NA/EU already?
A: I don't think they have setup an English hub or "Daum Communications" NA/EU site yet. The Korean one can be found at
http://game.daum.net/. You can find the latest updates on the official PearlAbyss Black Desert English Page.
Q: The new Open Beta changes made a lot of NA/EU players rage, what are your thoughts?
A: Hmm, never really thought about it. I just want to play! The publishers said that they adjusted content based on Korean community feedback since it's OBT in South Korea. I'm in one of the most active PvP Guilds since the first beta and they didn't really mind the level 50 PvP restrictions since that was considered a soft cap. Developers reassures that the content will be different for NA/EU versions. Was a bit sad no new job though, Tamer please (='-')/") no point in sulking or crying, since I'll end up playing the game especially when I am not busy testing other Korean games!