After playing this game for about a year now, I can safely say that this is the most immersive, driven sandbox MMORPG I have ever played.

Even if you don't have time to play this game, this game drives players to use it's afk lifeskilling mechanics so it's OK to be completely afk and still be relevant in the game.


Some things to bear in mind:
>This is an OPEN WORLD PVP system, if you don't like being attacked during your grind rotations, either stay level 49 forever or this is not the game for you.
>The game may seem overwhelming at first, which drives newer players to quit early. If you don't have time to learn the game mechanics, don't bother playing this game. This game isn't a "quick achievement" sort of game.
>STEAM USERS BEWARE:
Steam players are at a disadvantage due to being unable to get the polar bear pet, or hedgehog pet through gifting. If you desire these rewards please play on the BDO client.
*STEAM Petition* : https://community.blackdesertonline.com/index.php?threads/petition-to-enable-gifting-for-steam-players.105266/


Things I enjoy in Black Desert Online:
>stunning graphics + combat system
>ornate character customization (lots of control)
>sandbox elements: gathering, fishing, hunting, cooking etc.


The one thing that attracted me to continue playing BDO is the auto-pathing. Many mmos require you to stay on the game and move your character, but Black Desert Online lets you auto-path through its massive world.