Black Desert Agent Class Confirmed for July 30, Aug 6

Black Desert’s Heidel Ball event in southern California previewed a new wave of updates for the sandbox MMORPG on PC and console, with multiple additions aimed at both combat variety and everyday quality-of-life improvements.

Quick facts from Heidel Ball

At a glance

New class: Agent arrives July 30 on PC and August 6 on console
Agent features pistol-based combat plus a hexround off-hand that enables short-distance teleportation
PC players can test the Agent now on the Global Lab test server
Story update: Edania Part 2 arrives in two phases—August 12 (regions and items) and September 16 (main quests)
Edania Part 2 includes new bosses, monster zones, and new items/accessories
Heidel Ball also announced a combat analyzer, faster character switching within a family, and “hyperboost” to move quickly to higher gear scores
Account-wide lifeskill gear sharing, condensed PvP rankings, new Great Ocean monster/island, guild fame system, and FSR-supporting graphical updates were also highlighted

Agent class set for PC and console

The headline feature is the Agent class, described as a fast-moving combatant who fights with pistols. His hexround off-hand item is tied to short-distance teleportation, enabling rapid repositioning during engagements.

Timing is split by platform: PC players get the class on Thursday, July 30, while console players receive it a week later on Thursday, August 6. Ahead of the launch window, the Agent is available to try right now via the game’s Global Lab test server on PC.

Edania Part 2 expands the first grand saga

Heidel Ball also revealed Edania Part 2, positioned as an “epic” conclusion to Black Desert’s first grand saga. The update is planned to bring new bosses, additional monster zones, and more items and accessories for players to chase.

Edania Part 2 will release in two stages for both PC and console. Regions and items are scheduled for August 12, followed by the main quests on September 16.

Quality-of-life updates and new world activity

Beyond the two major headline additions, the event covered several gameplay and progression improvements. These include an in-game combat analyzer tool, faster swapping between characters in a family, and a “hyperboost” option intended to help players jump quickly to higher gear scores.

Other system changes announced include lifeskill gear sharing across the account, condensed PvP rankings, and new and updated world bosses. Players will also see new content in the Great Ocean, with a new monster and an island added to the region.

On the social progression side, Heidel Ball highlighted a guild fame system. The event also pointed to graphical updates that support FSR, and the show included official summaries plus a combat trailer focused on the Agent.