Amsterdam, The Netherlands - January 25, 2018 / Pearl Abyss and Kakao Games close the first month of 2018 with an exciting combination of the Steam Free Weekend Deal and game package discounts at blackdesertonline.com and Steam. Both will be available starting on January 25, giving adventurers an opportunity to explore the wondrous world of Black Desert Online for free. Additionally, existing Black Desert Online players can look forward to an epic battle with the ocean boss Vell emerging for the first time this weekend.

Starting today, Black Desert Online is free to test on Steam as part of the Steam Free Weekend. Curious new players can freely explore the massive open world of this critically acclaimed MMORPG that has already captured the imagination of millions of fans around the globe. Try out the highly valued character creator or dive straight into combat. Players who purchase the game during the Steam Free Weekend Deal will also save 50% on their gamepass of choice.

The Steam Free Weekend Deal starts today, January 25 at 10:00 AM Pacific and ends on January 28 at 1:00 PM Pacific. The package sales start on January 25 at 10:00 AM Pacific and end on January 29 at 10:00 AM Pacific.

This Sunday at 12:00 PM, players can band together and travel to the Margoria Sea, sail to the North of Lema Island, and face the colossal ocean boss Vell as it breaks free from its seal for the very first time.

If you missed the Vell trailer, watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F7CSdDfGVE&

For more information on the events, go to blackdesertonline.com.