Black Desert Online: New Class, Zeppelins, Leviathan, And More

Looks like the rumors were largely true and Black Desert Online will be getting a big ol injection of content, including a new class, zeppelins, a sea-monster and more. There's a lot to take in but let's start with the basics.

The new monk-looking class is called Striker, and he uses back-alley street fighting techniques and Shaolin concentration to pulverize enemies with his knuckles. The one-on-one martial artist is expected to land in the Korean version of BDO sometime soon. So maybe he'll show up in the NA version by the end of the year.

Also in the works is zeppelins, which will fly between designated points automatically to make traveling across the expansive world far more convenient. But perhaps the most exciting feature to me is the enormous sea-monster, dubbed Veil, who swims beneath the Margoria region. It's dangerous to fight leviathan's alone; better bring some friends.

There's also:

• A legendary unicorn to be tamed that can charge into battle, horn drawn, and use magic to heal nearby allies.
• Militias can aid siege wars, and the opposing guild will have no idea how many militia members have joined the cause, potentially turning the tide of battle.
• Kamasylvia Part II is in the works for Western release, introducing the capital city Grana, along with additional hunting grounds and fairy-themed areas.
• Climbing system - a new life skill will let players climb walls and mountains; if it's anything like BOTW I'm sold.
• Skill System Addition - combine two pre-awakened sills to form a new buffed up skill on par with other awakened abilities.

Pretty exciting stuff. Looking forward to seeing it all implemented and giving it a whirl. And don't forget the Dark Knight awakens on April 12th.