Is Black Desert co-op?

Yes, Black Desert supports co-op.

Does Black Desert have PvP?

Yes, Black Desert has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Black Desert to play together?

Yes. Black Desert is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Black Desert?

About 14,345 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Black Desert multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Black Desert is a mmo game released in 2017, 74% positive on Steam (86,919 reviews), with 14,345 playing right now. $9.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPRPG · MMO

Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world…

How Black Desert plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
MMO: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Open World, Character Customization, RPG, Adventure, Fantasy, Action

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Quick answers

Is Black Desert co-op?: Yes, Black Desert supports co-op.
Does Black Desert have PvP?: Yes, Black Desert has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Black Desert to play together?: Yes. Black Desert is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Black Desert?: About 14,345 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass