Hit Fantasy game played by 40 million people warned it will close down in DAYS on some consoles
GAME OFF Hit Fantasy game played by 40 million people warned it will close down in DAYS on some consoles
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A FANTASY massively multiplayer online role-playing game is set to wind down on two consoles next week.
At its peak, the title reached some 40million players.
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The update is scheduled for 26 June, and is touted to be the biggest update yet for Black Desert Online
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Players can transfer their data across to a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S
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But it's the end of the road for anyone still playing on a PS4 or Xbox One.
From June 26, Black Desert Online will be exclusive to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Other game studios are gradually doing the same, as they put all their energy into the latest devices and shift away from the old.
A couple of days ago, online shooter The First Descendant went dark on PS4 and Xbox One.
In Black Desert Online's case, developers apparently made the decision due to hardware limitations that make it difficult to introduce new content smoothly.
"We understand that this news may be disappointing for our longtime Adventurers on these platforms," makers Pearl Abyss said.
"Please know that this decision was made after careful consideration, with the goal of ensuring the future growth and evolution of Black Desert Console.
"We remain fully committed to delivering you the best possible adventures in Black Desert."
So, if you don't currently own a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S you'll have to dig deep and buy a brand new console if you want to keep playing the game.
However, for those who do own one, the upgraded game will be available at no extra cost.
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Fortunately data won't be lost either, as you can transfer your account and carry on where you left off.
Even your purchased items and Pearls will be switched across, so all is not lost.
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