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If you register early, you can enjoy various rewards and AP, DP buffs applied immediately upon registration. The earlier you register, the more rewards you will receive!

Event 1. Early Bird Catches More Benefits

Period: January 27 (after maintenance)–February 24 (before maintenance)

Register for an account transfer from your Kakao Games account (Web & Steam) to a Pearl Abyss account via [Account Transfer Registration] to receive great rewards daily!

Once you finish your Account Transfer Registration within the event period, the following buff will be applied to your Family immediately. If you play on both NA and EU servers, you can have the buff applied to both.

AP +1 & DP +1

The buff will be applied until February 24 (before maintenance).

Login Days	Item
Day 1	Cron Stone x500
Day 2	Valks' Cry x5
Day 3	Artisan's Memory x5
Day 4	Mysterious Blue Conch x5
Day 5	Hard Black Crystal Shard x10
Day 6	Fruit of Yianaros x5
Day 7	Sharp Black Crystal Shard x10
Day 8	Brilliant Crimson Fire Flower x5
Day 9	[Event] Shakatu's Rarity Box x1
Day 10	[Event] Shakatu's Luxury Box x1
Day 11	[Event] Shakatu's Rarity Box x1
Day 12	[Event] Shakatu's Luxury Box x1
Day 13	[Event] Shakatu's Rarity Box x1
Day 14	[Event] Shakatu's Luxury Box x1

Special login rewards can be received until February 24 (before maintenance).
- Ex) If you complete the Account Transfer Registration process on February 24, you will receive only the Day 1 reward (Cron Stone x500).
- Complete the Account Transfer Registration process no later than February 11 and then login everyday to receive all 14 rewards.
Please restart the game client after completing the Account Transfer Registration process to receive your reward.
Event buffs and rewards will not be given to accounts that do not complete the Account Transfer Registration process within the event period.
For details on how to transfer your data, please refer to [Service Transition and Account Transfer Announcement].

Event 2. Thanks for Being Our Adventurers

Period: January 27 (after maintenance)–February 24 (before maintenance)

Register for an account transfer from your Kakao Games account (Web & Steam) to a Pearl Abyss account via [Account Transfer Registration] and receive Shakatu’s Seals!

Reward

[Event] Shining Shakatu's Seal x30

Event reward will be sent to your in-game mailbox (B) after the February 24 maintenance.

Event buffs and rewards will not be given to accounts that do not complete the Account Transfer Registration process within the event period.
For details on how to transfer your data, please refer to [Service Transition and Account Transfer Announcement].

Event 3. Move Your Guild and Get Guild Funds

Period: January 27 (after maintenance)–February 24 (before maintenance)

Calling all Guild Masters, Deputy Captains, and guild members of Black Desert Online!

Your mission is to gather your guild members and safely transfer over to the Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online world.

Please make sure all your guild members are well informed and complete the Account Transfer Registration process successfully!

The more guild members that complete the Account Transfer Registration process within the event period, the more rewards your guild will receive!

Guild Move Stage	Conditions	Rewards (cumulative)
Stage 1	10 guild members, including the Guild Master.	111,111,111 Guild Funds
Stage 2	15 guild members, including the Guild Master.	111,111,111 Guild Funds Khan Summon Scroll x1
Stage 3	20 guild members, including the Guild Master.	111,111,111 Guild Funds Khan Summon Scroll x1
Stage 4	25 guild members, including the Guild Master.	222,222,222 Guild Funds Garmoth Summon Scroll x1
Stage 5	30 guild members, including the Guild Master.	222,222,222 Guild Funds Garmoth Summon Scroll x1

All rewards are cumulative. Therefore, reaching Stage 5 will give your guild rewards for all stages.
Rewards will not be given if the Guild Master does not register for an account transfer, even if you have enough guild member participation.
Guild Funds will be sent to the Guild Warehouse and Summon Scrolls will be sent to the Guild Master’s in-game mail after the February 24 (Wed) maintenance.
This event is available once per guild.

Check out the rewards that are waiting for you after February 24th!

Event 4. All-time Best Rewards After Transfer!

Period: January 27 (after maintenance)–May 31 (23:59 UTC)

Complete your account transfer within the event period and receive various in-game login rewards after the February 24 maintenance.

Login Days	Item Name
Day 1	Pearl Abyss’ Gift - Transfer Request Rewards*
Day 2	Mount Skill Change Coupon x2
Day 3	Valks' Cry x5
Day 4	Artisan's Memory x5
Day 5	Enhancement Help Kit II x1
Day 6	[Event] Shakatu's Rarity Box x1
Day 7	[Event] Shakatu's Luxury Box x1

The above login rewards will be given until June 30, 2021 (Wed) 23:59 UTC. If you complete your account transfer by the event end date on May 31 (Mon) 23:59 UTC and receive the Day 1 rewards, you can receive the rewards for subsequent days until June 30 (Wed) 23:59 UTC.
Please note that the Account Transfer Registration ends after May 31 (Mon) 23:59 UTC and you won’t be able to claim rewards afterwards.

Pearl Abyss’ Gift - Transfer Request Rewards*
New pet	New Tier 4 Pet, Young Pomi New Tier 4 pet, Young Pomi, can be chosen in either black or white color. Detailed exchange instructions for Young Pomi can be checked via the February 24 (Wed) update notes.
Special title	Special transfer celebration title [Now or Nouver]
3 Weapon Exchange Coupons	Main Weapon Exchange Coupon x1 Sub-weapon Exchange Coupon x1 Awakening Weapon Exchange Coupon x1
Cron Stones	Cron Stones x1,000
[Event] 2.24 Enhancement Support Bundle*	9 types of Advice of Valks that are helpful for enhancement
[Event] Combat/Skill EXP Change Coupon	An item that can exchange one character’s combat/skill EXP to another character’s combat/skill EXP
[Event] Family Name Change Coupon	An item that can change the Family Name
[Event] Character Name Change Coupon	An item that can change the Character Name

*Receive the following rewards when you use [Event] 2.24 Enhancement Support Bundle.

Advice of Valks (+20)
Advice of Valks (+30)
Advice of Valks (+40)
Advice of Valks (+50)
Advice of Valks (+60)
Advice of Valks (+70)
Advice of Valks (+80)
Advice of Valks (+90)
Advice of Valks (+100)

▲ Young Pomi (Tier 4)

Event 5. Get 530% Combat & Skill EXP Scrolls!

Period: January 27 (after maintenance)–May 31 (23:59 UTC)

Complete your account transfer within the event period and receive a purchase limitation reset for [Event] 530% Combat & Skill EXP Scroll (60 min) after February 24!

Item Name	Item Restriction	Price
[Event] 530% Combat & Skill EXP Scroll (60 min)	Total 53 Scrolls can be purchased per Family	1 Loyalty per Scroll

[Event] 530% Combat & Skill EXP Scroll (60 min) can be purchased from the Loyalties Tab in the Pearl Shop (F3).
Adventurers who have already fully purchased [Event] 530% Combat & Skill EXP Scroll (60 min) from the Pearl Shop will have their purchase limit reset and will be able to purchase 53 additional scrolls.
- If you have an account in both NA and EU servers, your purchase limit will reset in both.

Event Notice:

Account Transfer Registration may not be available while the Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online official website is under maintenance.
Reward items given out during events can be bound or not depending on the items and some cannot be moved or restored.
- Please refer to the individual item descriptions for more detailed information.
Any exploit or abnormal ways of entering in-game events may result in the restriction of your account.
Event period and specs may change with future notice.

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03.02.2021

Discontinuation of Game Passes, Kakao Cash, and Pearl Box sales

03 February 2021 15:34

Greetings adventurers,

We would like to remind you about the upcoming restrictions that take effect due to the service transition to Pearl Abyss.

Effective date: February 10, 2021

Effect	UTC	CET	EST	PST
Termination of sales of Kakao Games Black Desert Online Game Packages	09:00	10:00	04:00	01:00
Termination of sales of Kakao Cash	09:00	10:00	04:00	01:00
Inability to purchase in-game Pearl Boxes with Kakao Cash*	13:00	14:00	08:00	05:00

* Kakao Cash will no longer be exchangeable for Pearl Boxes after this time. Please ensure you have converted your Kakao Cash into Pearl Boxes or they will be permanently deleted.

Pearl Boxes present in your inventory can still be opened until the end of the Kakao Games service.

Pearls present in your inventory can still be used normally until the end of the Kakao Games service.

Thank you,

- BDO Team

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03.02.2021

Black Desert Online Account Transfer Registration

27 January 2021

Greetings Adventurers,

The Kakao Games Black Desert Online service ends on February 24, 2021, after that Black Desert Online in the European and North American regions will be serviced by Pearl Abyss. At that time, all rights and duties related to the continuation of the service and use of personal data will be transferred to Pearl Abyss. To retain access to your account and its progression, you have to transfer it to a new platform via this page.

You will still be able to access Black Desert Online via the Kakao Games launcher even after your account transfer request is complete, until February 24th 2021.

Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible.

Data transfer will be protected by the standard data protection clauses agreed between Kakao Games Europe and Pearl Abyss. GDPR Article 46. 2.(c)

[Black Desert Online Account Transfer Registration Schedule]

January 27, 2021	Account Transfer Registration page opens.
February 3, 2021	Termination of sale of Gift Packages.
February 10, 2021	Termination of sale of Black Desert Online Game Packages, Kakao Cash and in-game Pearl Boxes.
February 24, 2021	Termination of Kakao Games’ Black Desert Online service and transfer of service to Pearl Abyss. Remaining web coupon items to be distributed via in-game mail. Account Transfer Registration page temporarily closes. All received Account Transfer Registrations will be processed.
February 25, 2021 (tentative)	Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online service is live. Account Transfer Registration page re-opens. Any further Account Transfer Registrations will be processed immediately.
May 31, 2021	Account Transfer Registration page closes permanently.
June 1, 2021	All non-transferred data will be deleted permanently.

[How to Make an Account Transfer Registration]

Step 1. Login to your accounts

– If you do not have a Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online account, please create one at the Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online website.

– Multiple Kakao Games Black Desert Online accounts cannot be transferred to a single Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online account. You will need a destination account for each current account that you wish to transfer.

Step 2. Agree to the Account Transfer Agreement

Read and agree to the Account Transfer Agreement.

If you do not agree to the terms, data transfer will not be available.

Step 3. Check your account

Ensure the current information of the account you wish to transfer is correct. Is it not? Make sure to connect to the correct Kakao Games account in Step 1.

Step 4. Verification

Verify your Account Transfer Registration by entering the code sent to the email address you registered your Kakao Games account with.

Step 5. Account Transfer Registration complete

You can continue to play the game normally until the February 24 maintenance. All progress you make between your Account Transfer Registration and the termination of service will be transferred.

Prior to the February 24th maintenance, you can cancel your Account Transfer Registration by contacting Kakao Games. After the February 24th maintenance, you can cancel it by contacting Pearl Abyss.

*What if I don’t submit an Account Transfer Registration before February 24?

– You can register for an account transfer until May 31, 2021, even after the transfer of service is complete. Please note that the Account Transfer Registration page will not be available during the February 24 maintenance.

– After May 31, 2021, registration for an account transfer will no longer be available and all untransferred data will be deleted.

**Black Desert Online Data* Transfer Process Details**

If you register for an account transfer, all of your game data will be transferred to Pearl Abyss. After the transfer is complete, you can continue to play via the Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online official website.

However, the Kakao Games Black Desert Online website membership and payment data will not be transferred over to Pearl Abyss.

After May 31, 2021, Kakao Games’ Black Desert Online website membership data, game data, and forum data will be permanently deleted. However, payment information will be stored for 7 years under the Netherlands law for tax and accounting purposes.

Users who agreed to the Terms of Use (effective December 22, 2020) will be able to use future Kakao Games services.

*Data Details

Website membership data - email, birthdate, coupon history, payment history, web cookies, login history

Forum data - email, login history, profile info (picture, name, gender, E-mail, birthdate, social network information, location, job, personal website)

Billing data - payment method, payment amount, full name, billing address, IP, email

Transfer of Data FAQ

Q. What is happening?

On February the 24th, 2021, Kakao Games will hand over the publishing responsibilities for Black Desert Online NA and EU service to its developer, Pearl Abyss.

About Pearl Abyss

Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at www.pearlabyss.com.

Company Name: PEARLABYSS H.K. LIMITED
Contact: [email protected]
Address: UNIT A 18/F PUBLIC BANK CTR NO 120 DES VOEUX RE CENTRAL HK

Q. What does this mean?

The Kakao Games Black Desert Online service contract ends on February 24, 2021. Kakao Games will no longer be responsible for or involved with the live operation of Black Desert Online. This will be solely managed by Pearl Abyss.

Q. What will change?

Any platform run by Kakao Games such as the current website, official forums and social media channels will be closed down or repurposed along with the current player support process. Game service, localisation, customer support and all other publishing responsibilities will be handled directly by Pearl Abyss.

Q. How long will the transition maintenance be?

The service transition maintenance will begin on February 24 (09:00 UTC) and is expected to take more than 24 hours to complete. Therefore, the Pearl Abyss Black Desert Online service will be available from February 25. For a more detailed time schedule, please visit Pearl Abyss' website

Q. When can I register for an account transfer?

It will be possible to register for an account transfer from January 27 until May 31.

If you do not register for an account transfer within the given period, you will not be able to continue playing Black Desert Online with your existing account and all your game data will be deleted.

Please make sure to complete the transfer process by May 31, 2021 to continue playing Black Desert Online with your existing account.

Q. Which accounts can be transferred? Are there any limits?

Any eligible Kakao Games and Steam Black Desert Online account registered in the EU/NA region can be transferred.

Certain exceptions will apply

– To be eligible an account must have a registered Family name. If no Family name is created, please login to the game and create a Family name prior to registering for an account transfer.

– Accounts that have been permanently banned for any violation of the Kakao Games Terms of Use will not be eligible to register for an account transfer.

Q. Will I still be able to purchase Black Desert Online game packages , Kakao Cash and in-game Pearl Boxes?

You can purchase Black Desert Online game packages, Kakao Cash and in-game Pearl Boxes until February 10, 2021. After this time, the possibility to purchase Black Desert Online game packages, Kakao Cash and in-game Pearl Boxes will be restricted.

Black Desert Online game packages and Kakao Cash sale end on February 10 (09:00 UTC).
Pearl Box sale ends on February 10 (13:00 UTC).

Q. Will I be able to use the Pearl Shop?

The in-game Pearl Shop can be used normally until the transfer of service (excluding Pearl Box purchases).

Q. Can I get refunds for the game and/or Kakao Cash?

Your right of withdrawal is unaffected by the transfer of service and all refund policies remain the same. For Steam users, the regular Steam refund policies apply.

Q. What happens to any remaining Kakao Cash?
Any Kakao Cash remaining on the account at the beginning of the maintenance on February 24, 2021, will not be transferred to Pearl Abyss. Please spend all remaining Kakao Cash before February 10, which is when Pearl Boxes will no longer be sold.

Q. What happens to unused web coupons?

Unused web coupons will not be transferred to Pearl Abyss. Please use any remaining coupon before the end of Kakao Games’ Black Desert Online service. Any unused coupons will be automatically sent via in-game mail to the region (EU/NA) with the highest accumulated play time. If no Family exists, unused coupons will be deleted.

You can find out more details about the coupon list that you have to select rewards yourself from the link below. coupon rewards will be sent as mentioned on the list.

[Coupon Name & rewards list link]

Q. What happens to Gift Packages?

The sale of Gift Packages will end on February 3, 2021 during maintenance (09:00 UTC).

The Gift Package system will not be transferred to Pearl Abyss. Please claim any remaining Gift Package rewards you may have before the end of Kakao Games’ Black Desert Online service. Any unclaimed rewards cannot be redeemed later.

Any unredeemed Gift Package codes will not be transferred to Pearl Abyss. If you have purchased a Gift Package but have yet to send the code to your friend, please make sure to have it redeemed before the end of Kakao Games’ Black Desert Online service, otherwise it will be lost.

Q. What happens to pre-order name reservations?

Family and Character names reserved as part of the pre-order package benefits will be released and no longer be tied to the accounts they were reserved on.

If a previously reserved Family or Character name is not transferred to Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online service, it will be available for use by anyone.

Q. What happens to forum posts?

Forum data will not be transferred.

Please save any posts or images from the forum before February 24 if you wish to store them.

The Kakao Games serviced Black Desert Online forum will be shut down on February 24.

Q. I’ve completed my Account Transfer Registration. Can I still continue to play? Will all of my progress be transferred on February 24?

All Account Transfer Registrations received prior to February 24 will only be processed once the Kakao Games’ Black Desert Online service ends on February 24 (09:00 UTC). After the service transfer is complete, you will be able to continue your progress on Pearl Abyss’ service from the same state you left it on the Kakao Games service.

Any Account Transfer Registrations submitted after the service transfer will be processed immediately.

Q. Can I transfer my Steam account to a web-based account?

Transferring from Steam to a web-based account is not possible. Accounts created on the Steam platform shall continue to play via Steam only.

Q. What happens if I don’t agree to the transfer of data?

If you do not register for an account transfer within the given period, you will not be able to play Black Desert Online with your existing account and all of your game data will be deleted.

Please make sure to complete the transfer process by May 31, 2021 to continue playing Black Desert Online on your existing account.

Q. Will guild data be transferred as well?

Guild data will be transferred only once on February 24, if at least one member of the guild registers for an account transfer. If no member of the guild registers for an account transfer prior to February 24, the guild data will be deleted.

If the Guild Master of the guild did not register for an account transfer and the guild is transferred, the ‘Accept Appointment to Guild Master’ button will be activated and available for any guild member. The first guild member to press the button will be able to take the position of Guild Master.

All guild members, including the Guild Master, who do not register for an account transfer prior to February 24, 2021, 09:00 UTC will be removed from the guild.

Q. What happens to guild node data?

All guild node and territory data will be reset upon the transfer of service.

Q. Who do I contact if I have issues with the account transfer?

If your issue relates to the process of the data transfer then you should contact Kakao Games. If the process has been completed but you encounter further issues, then you should contact Pearl Abyss. We will continue to work alongside Pearl Abyss to ensure a smooth transition for a certain period after the migration.

Q. When will my data be deleted if I don’t submit an Account Transfer Registration?

All stored game data for accounts that did not agree to transfer or did not register for an account transfer by May 31, 2021, will be permanently deleted on June 1, 2021.

Q. What will be unavailable after the transfer of service?

The below Kakao Games-based services will no longer be available after the transfer of service on February 24.

Black Desert Online game
Black Desert Online website (excluding Account Transfer Registrations)
Black Desert Online download
Black Desert Online Forum and Wiki

Q. WIll my account continue to be linked to Twitch after the service transition?

No. If the Twitch Drops events are re-executed on Pearl Abyss’ service, you will have to re-link your accounts.

Q. Can I withdraw my use of personal data agreement?

Prior to the February 24th maintenance, you can cancel your Account Transfer Registration by contacting Kakao Games. After the February 24th maintenance, you can cancel it by contacting Pearl Abyss.

Q. Can I make any changes once my account transfer registration has been completed?

Once your transfer registration has been completed, please contact Pearl Abyss for any changes you need to make.

More content may be added to the FAQ during the transfer process if necessary.

Thank you.

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03.02.2021

Black Desert Online Service Transition

Account Transfer Registration Period: January 27–May 31

The service of Black Desert Online will be transferred from Kakao Games to Pearl Abyss on February 24. To retain access to your account,
you will need to go through an Account Transfer Registration.

Starting February 24th 2021, Black Desert Online in the European and North American regions will be serviced by Pearl Abyss. To retain access to your account and its progression, you have to transfer it to a new platform through this page.

You will still be able to access Black Desert Online via the Kakao Games launcher even after your account transfer request is complete, until February 24th 2021.

Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible.

Service Transfer Schedule

Service Transfer Schedule List
Subject	Date
Game Pass & Kakao Cash sale discontinuation	Feb. 10
Kakao Games Service Ends	Feb. 24
Pearl Abyss Service Transfer

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