As reported by very overwhelmed (opens in new tab)South Korean developer Pearl Abyss is ending Black Desert Online’s in-game Halloween event early after 154 people were trampled to death at a Halloween rally in Seoul.
CNN (opens in new tab) During the first Halloween celebrations since the end of major Covid-19 restrictions in South Korea, Seoul’s Itaewon district filled with revelers on Oct. 29, eyewitnesses report. South Korea has entered a week-long period of mourning after the tragedy.
Like many live service games, Black Desert Online hosts an annual in-game Halloween event where you can participate in seasonal activities and earn special items. The 2022 event was originally scheduled to run from 26th October to 9th November. The event ends him a week early. It ends with BDO’s regular weekly reset on Tuesday, November 2nd.
“In light of this terrifying news, ongoing Halloween-related events and promotions will end during scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, November 2nd,” the developer wrote. Post on official website (opens in new tab)“Thank you for your understanding. Maintenance notification (opens in new tab).”
Fellow South Korean-developed MMO Lost Ark appears to be continuing its Mystics and Mayhem event, but it’s more generally fall and harvest themed than specifically Halloween related. appears to explain its continuation.
During the period of mourning, non-urgent public events are postponed, public buildings are flagged at half-mast, and civil servants wear ribbons commemorating the tragedy.
