Get Black Desert for free on Steam now

From developer Pearl Abyss, Black Desert saw its Western release take place in May 2018. It might be a bit of an old game, and normally, you would have to pay to experience the living-world MMORPG. Now, you can get Black Desert for free on Steam for a limited time, but if you claim this freebie before the offer ends, it will be yours to keep forever; or at least until the inevitable robot uprising occurs and dooms us all.

In any case, this article tells you exactly how you can get Black Desert for free on PC via Steam, so you can experience the fast-paced, action-packed combat, fight with friends, conquer castles, fish, trade, cook and craft, to name but a few activities.

How to get Black Desert for free on PC

It is really easy to get Black Desert for free on PC via Steam. All you need to do is head on over to the game's Steam page and claim it, adding it to your ever-expanding library.

Once added, it will be yours to keep forever right after clicking on the "Add to Account" button.

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This free game offer on Steam expires on 13th April 2022 at 17:00 GMT. Therefore, we suggest claiming Black Desert for free on or before this time. The time showcased in the image below is SAST.

This is the base game version of Black Desert and does not include the latest DLC expansion. Generally, you would have to open your wallet and spend roughly 7 to 10 in your currency to get Black Desert.

Black Desert PC specs and file size

Black Desert back when it was released looks spectacular and the graphics still, for the most part, hold up. Before downloading at least 39 GB (its average file size) after picking up the game for free, PC gamers need to know if their gaming rig can handle Black Desert. 

You can check out both the minimum and recommended PC system requirements (specs) of Black Desert below.

Black Desert minimum PC specs:

• OS: Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i3-530 2.9 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: GTS 250, GeForce 9800 GTX, Radeon HD 3870 X2
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 39 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Screen Resolution: 1280x720

Black Desert recommended PC specs:

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970, AMD RX 480
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 39 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 or higher

While the game downloads, check out the latest trailer for the Black Desert Eternal Winter expansion below. This is not included in the free game offer, as you will have to purchase the expansion.

Remember to claim this free game from Steam before the offer expires. The only caveat is, if you pick up this free version of Black Desert, it won't give you Steam Trading Cards for time played. Still, the base game has a lot to offer, and shouldn't be missed out on.

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Featured image courtesy of Pearl Abyss.