We’ve settled into the cozy days of February, where the frigid breezes and dreary rain outside entice us to stay inside bundled up with a hot beverage in one hand a controller or mouse in the other. For this issue of MMOCO, we’ll be taking a look at updates to Black Desert, TERA, and SWTOR! Let’s dive in.
Kunoichi Launches in Black Desert for PS4 and Xbox One
Last week, the Kunoichi class (also known as the Mistress of Blades) launched on the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Black Desert. Wielding a kunai shortshord, the Kunoichi specializes in stealth, quick reflexes, deception, and shadow magic. At level 56, the Kunoichi can “awaken,” granting her use to the chakram weapon. Special Awakening skills include Lethal Spin Spree, Chain Crash, Halfmoon Slash, and Wheel of Wrath.
In addition to the Kunoichi arriving on console, the patch that launched her also brought a bunch of balance changes and system improvements. About 40% of the monsters in the game have been removed, with the remaining 60% being granted respawn times that are twice as fast. You can check out the full patch notes on their website and see the Kunoichi trailer below:
Next TERA PC Update to Launch February 11th
En Masse Entertainment has announced that the next PC update for TERA will launch on February 11th and be titled “Crescent Sea.” This update will allow players to create Elin Valkryie. For players who already have a Valkyrie and don’t want to start over from level 1, they can purchase a Race Change Voucher. In addition to that, “Crescent Sea” will introduce a new dungeon: Sea of Honor (level 65 and for up to 5 players). After collecting map pieces (from dungeon bosses and hunting zone monsters), players can turn them into the NPC Ronyn to enter the dungeon. Once inside, players will have to defend a ship called the Goldenscale from waves of enemies. Successful defenses reward XP tomes, enchanting scrolls, badges, and crafting materials.
Finally, the Crescent Sea update will improve the guild quest system by introducing Valderon Tokens. Completing guild quests will reward these tokens which can then be redeemed for Guild Reward Quests (which each contain one ruby and one random consumable).
SWTOR: Pinnacles of Power Update to Go Live on February 11th
Update 6.1: Pinnacles of Power will also launch in Star Wars: the Old Republic on February 11th. This update will include storyline expansion, with Republic-aligned characters helping to rebuild the Jedi Order while Empire-aligned characters will help reform the Hand (an elite strike force of the Empire). It will also introduce a new personal headquarters for players called the Alderaan Noble Estate. Located in the mountains of Alderaan, players can customize their own picturesque mansion, complete with a huge field, snowy overlook, and cascading waterfalls. Rumor has it that there is a hidden area which can be unlocked from careful use of explosives as well.
That about does it for this month! Stay warm out there, everyone!