Upcoming End of Support for Certain Operating Systems and DirectX 9
Notices
Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 (UTC+8)
Greetings, Adventurers.
To provide stable service and optimize our system, support for Windows 7 and DirectX 9 will be ending soon.
The launcher will be unavailable on Windows 7 and DirectX 9 or lower.
To continue playing Black Desert, you will be required to upgrade your OS and the install a higher version of DirectX.
We will announce the exact date through another notice 1 to 2 weeks in advance.
Please check the details below.
| OS and DirectX No Longer Supported | |
| Operating System | DirectX |
| Windows 7 or lower | DirectX 9 or lower |
※ The game will be unavailable to launch or play on Windows 7, DirectX 9, or lower.
| How to Check Your PC Specs | |
| Operating System |
1. Start [Windows Logo] > Settings > System > About.
2. Check your version under 'Windows specifications' at the bottom.
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| DirectX |
1. Press [Windows Key + R] to open the Run dialog and type 'dxdiag'.
2. Check the 'DirectX Version' at the bottom of the System tab.
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Thank you for your understanding.
