Character selection screen showing multiple customizable avatars with detailed faces and armor.
黑色沙漠 MOBILE

黑色沙漠 MOBILE for Android

黑色沙漠 MOBILE is a role playing game from PEARL ABYSS for exploring a vast MMORPG world on your phone.

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黑色沙漠 MOBILE is for players who want a deep MMORPG experience on mobile, offering realistic combat, detailed graphics, and a rich character creation system. It is free to use and requires Android 5.0 or higher, with a download size of 92 MB. The game includes activities like fishing, hunting, and horse breeding, and can be played without an account.

Version
2.20.3
Size
92 MB
Requires Android
5.0
Updated
Aug 5, 2025
Installs
1M+
Rating
★ 4.2 (5)
Category
Role Playing
Developer
PEARL ABYSS
Content rating
Low Maturity
Package
com.pearlabyss.blackdesertm.tw2
Free
✓

App screenshots

Character selection screen showing multiple customizable avatars with detailed faces and armor.Action combat scene with a warrior using a glowing sword skill against a large monster.Open world vista with a vast landscape, distant mountains, and a character on a horse.Character creation interface with sliders for facial features and hairstyle options.Fishing minigame view with a character casting a line into a serene lake.Horse breeding stable UI displaying stats and lineage of horses.Territory management map showing buildings and resource nodes.PVP arena battle with two characters engaged in a flashy duel.

Black Desert MOBILE is a role-playing game by PEARL ABYSS that brings the studio’s open-world MMORPG to Android with realistic combat, detailed character creation and a mix of combat and life activities. It is a free download that has been available since August 2021 and has been installed more than a million times. The current version is 2.20.3, updated on August 5, 2025, and the package is 92 MB. The game requires Android 5.0 or later and carries a low maturity content rating. It has a 4.20 rating from a small number of ratings, so the score reflects limited feedback so far.

Because this is an online game, it needs a network connection to sign in and play, and the app asks for network and Wi-Fi state access to manage connectivity. A wake lock and foreground service permission help keep sessions running when the screen is on or the app is in the foreground, while vibration and audio modification permissions support feedback and sound. Post notifications and receive-boot-completed permissions let the game send updates and restore some background behavior after a restart. There are also advertising-related permissions for ad ID and attribution, plus install-referrer access, which are typical of free-to-play titles that measure installs and show promotions. Billing permission is present because some in-game content or services require additional payment, even though the download itself is free. Microphone recording is requested, so it is worth checking whether voice features are something you want to use. Bluetooth is listed as well, which may relate to connecting accessories or nearby devices.

Gameplay covers a vast world with distinctive classes, flashy skill animations and a character creator that lets players fine-tune appearance with detailed sliders. Beyond combat, there is life content such as fishing and hunting, territory management, pets that accompany you and a horse breeding system. The 2.20.3 update adds the Morning Light Country: Seoul region, a new class called Sage, fresh events and convenience improvements. The minimum device listed in the materials is a Galaxy S6, which is a useful baseline for older hardware. Since the download is only 92 MB, the initial install is small, but expect additional data to be fetched after the first launch because of the game’s high-quality visuals.

Key features

  • Realistic combat animations with a strong sense of impact and class-specific skill moves
  • Detailed character creation with extensive appearance customization
  • A large open world with a storyline and characters drawn from the original game
  • Life content including fishing, hunting and territory systems
  • Pet companions and a horse breeding system
  • Seasonal events and a new region added in version 2.20.3
  • Free to download with optional in-game purchases

How to install

  1. Tap the download button on this page to get the 92 MB APK file.
  2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the "Install unknown apps" setting for that app.
  3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
  4. Tap Install and wait for the package to finish installing.
  5. Open the game; make sure your device runs Android 5.0 or later, and grant permissions such as network access only as needed.
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Pros

  • Free to download and try
  • High-quality visuals and detailed character customization
  • Mix of combat and non-combat activities for variety
  • Small initial download size of 92 MB
  • Runs on Android 5.0 and up

Cons

  • Requires a constant internet connection
  • Includes in-game purchases and advertising-related permissions
  • Asks for microphone access, which may concern privacy-focused users
  • Large additional data may be needed after first launch despite the small APK

What's new · 2.20.3

Version 2.20.3 of Black Desert MOBILE introduces the Seoul region of the Land of the Morning Light (晨曦之國), adds a new class called the Immortal (仙人), launches new events, and includes various convenience improvements.

Version history

VersionSizeRequires AndroidUpdated
2.20.392 MB5.0Aug 5, 2025

Players who enjoy mobile MMORPGs with deep character customization, fans of the Black Desert series who want the experience on a phone, and casual adventurers who like mixing combat with life activities such as fishing and horse breeding.

Before installing, review the permission list and deny microphone or notification access if you do not plan to use voice features or receive game alerts; you can adjust these later in Android settings.

Permissions

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_IDandroid.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTIONandroid.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEandroid.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATEandroid.permission.BLUETOOTHandroid.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICEandroid.permission.INTERNETandroid.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGSandroid.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONSandroid.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDandroid.permission.RECORD_AUDIOandroid.permission.VIBRATEandroid.permission.WAKE_LOCKcom.android.vending.BILLINGcom.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVEcom.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICEcom.google.android.gms.permission.AD_IDcom.pearlabyss.blackdesertm.tw2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the APK on Android?

Download the APK from this page and open it. You may need to allow installation from unknown sources in your device settings. The app requires Android 5.0 or later.

What is the current version and what does it include?

The current version is 2.20.3, updated on August 5, 2025. It adds the Seoul region of Morning Light, a new class called Sages, new events, and convenience improvements.

Is the game free, and are there in-app purchases or ads?

The game is free to download and play, but some content or services inside the game require additional payment. It also uses ad-related permissions for advertising services.

Can I play offline?

No, the game requires an internet connection. It uses permissions for network access and background services, indicating online-only functionality.

What are some similar role-playing games?

If you enjoy MMORPGs with character customization, combat, and life skills like fishing and hunting, you might like other mobile role-playing games that offer open worlds and community features.

What are the minimum device requirements?

The minimum equipment listed is a Galaxy S6, and the game requires Android 5.0 or later. The app size is about 92 MB, but additional data may be needed after installation.

Is the game suitable for all ages?

The content rating is Low Maturity, and it is classified as Auxiliary 12 in some regions. It includes violence and characters with clothing that may highlight sexual characteristics, but no sexual suggestion.

Black Desert MOBILE offers a polished, feature-rich MMORPG experience on Android with a modest 92 MB download and broad device support. The permission set is broad, including ad-related and microphone access, so privacy-minded users should review settings after installation. For players who want a visually detailed role-playing game with both combat and life content, it is a reasonable free option, provided you are comfortable with an always-online game that includes optional purchases.

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