Black Desert's 'Achim-ui Nara' Draws Global Attention Ahead of Release

Pearl Abyss's Black Desert 'Land of Morning' is raising expectations ahead of its global release.

Pearl Abyss will unveil a new territory called 'Land of Morning' in Black Desert on the 14th. It is a fictional country inspired by Joseon, a Korean medieval dynasty, rather than the traditional medieval fantasy setting. The content is comparable to that of a new game development.

Interest worldwide is growing ahead of the new content release. North American gaming media 'MMORPG.com' stated, “From landscapes inspired by actual Korean terrain to the food NPCs eat, the depiction of the Joseon era is beautifully rendered,” adding, “It felt like reading a love letter filled with Korean traditions and folklore,” expressing high expectations.

The Dutch general newspaper 'Noord-Hollands Dagblad' described Black Desert as “a Korean brand competing with major American brands like Coca-Cola and iPhone.”

North America's largest gaming media 'PC Gamer' commented, “Pearl Abyss's continuous efforts to try new things over nearly 10 years since its 2014 launch are impressive,” and explained, “Through Land of Morning, we could glimpse the developers' dedication and effort to embody Korean history and culture.”

Pearl Abyss expects that through 'Land of Morning,' global users will be able to experience 'our stories' based on Korean myths, folktales, and legends. Users can enjoy adventure elements featuring beings from Korean fantasy such as dokkaebi, gumiho, sonkaksi, Heungbu and Nolbu, Byeoljubu-jeon, and Babo Ondal, as well as traditional fairy tales.

The folklore journal (each story) appearing in 'Land of Morning' was created based on text equivalent to a full-length novel. It was prepared so that global users can easily understand it. Newly added NPCs were designed with more natural movements to depict the lifestyle of the time.

The lively and dynamic traditional Korean music (gugak) is also expected to receive positive reviews from overseas users. Pearl Abyss's audio team paid close attention to the OST of Land of Morning to enhance game immersion.

Meanwhile, Black Desert 'Land of Morning' was first released in the Korean market in March and received a favorable response. Ahead of the global launch, Pearl Abyss participated in 'Server Game Fest 2023,' further raising anticipation for the worldwide release.

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