The schedule for Shakatu Month in Black Desert Türkiye/MENA has been announced. The first group of events will begin on November 5, 2026, bringing the Trade Token, special login rewards, and Trade Secret I to players in the same week. The key decision in the November schedule is whether to choose the fixed amount or the probability-based box for the Cron Stone rewards. Pearl Abyss’s November 2 post is a schedule announcement. Therefore, the events in the first group have not started yet. The maximum 2,000 Cron Stones obtainable through logins, the boxes’ own rewards, and the condition for the additional 2,000 Cron Stones should all be evaluated separately.
Week One: Trade Token, Login Rewards, and Box Selection
The first section, which opens on November 5, consists of three different event categories. Collecting tokens and reaching reward goals are important for the Trade Token event, regular participation matters for the special login rewards, and your choice of box is the key factor in Trade Secret I.
| November 5 | Trade Token, special login rewards, Trade Secret I | Participation requirements, login tracking, and Cron box selection |
| November 12 | Password Box, Dazzling Box sale, Trade Secret II | New quest and shop details |
Check the individual announcement for each event for details about token exchanges and login objectives. The general schedule does not explain every objective or exchange cost.
Honest Trade Box or Bold Trade Box?
The two Trade Secret I options suit different expectations. Selecting and opening the Honest Trade Box grants 1,000 Cron Stones. The Bold Trade Box, meanwhile, offers 100–5,000 Cron Stones according to specified probabilities.
| Honest Trade Box | 1,000 | Planning with a known, fixed amount |
| Bold Trade Box | 100–5,000 | Accepting the possibility of a low result in exchange for a higher maximum reward |
Do not look at the Bold Box’s upper limit and expect 5,000 Cron Stones from every opening. The same range also includes lower results. The outcomes have not been stated to be equally likely, so calculating an average reward using only the minimum and maximum values would be inaccurate. If you are saving resources for a specific enhancement plan, the fixed amount makes your calculations more predictable. When considering the random option, think about how a low result would affect your plan. This is a more useful decision criterion than asking which box is better for everyone.
Do Not Confuse the Two Separate 2,000 Cron Rewards
Through the special login rewards, players will be able to accumulate up to 2,000 Cron Stones after completing the requirements. This figure is the maximum total for the relevant login program. The other 2,000 Cron Stones shown on the schedule are an additional reward: it depends on the Honest Trade Box being selected more often. Do not include this in your budget as a balance that every player will receive unconditionally. Track the amount obtained from your own box separately from this comparative selection condition.
The Second Section Opens November 12
The Password Box, Dazzling Box sale, and Trade Secret II are planned for the second week. The general announcement points to the Silver Coin Shop for the Dazzling Box; this should not be interpreted as a price in TRY or Pearls. Follow the relevant event announcements for exact closing dates and implementation details. Details for the November 19 and 26 sections of the general schedule have not yet been announced either.
ItemGold’s Take
During Shakatu Month, it is more useful to plan your participation first and your reward selection second. Calculating the resources accumulated through regular logins separately from the box result provides clearer expectations, especially for players pursuing enhancement goals. The Bold Box’s high maximum reward does not automatically make the Honest Box’s fixed amount worthless. If you also need credit for the Pearl Shop, you can browse the ItemGold Black Desert Online Credit category and the Black Desert Online 1,500 TRY Credit product. Check that the Türkiye region is compatible with your Steam or Pearl Abyss account type. This recommendation is for separate Pearl Shop needs; do not associate Shakatu’s announced Cron rewards with purchasing credit.
FAQ
Have the Black Desert Shakatu Month events started?
The general schedule was published on November 2. The Trade Token, special login rewards, and Trade Secret I begin on November 5, 2026.
How many Cron Stones can be earned from the login rewards?
Up to 2,000 Cron Stones can be accumulated through the special login rewards after completing the relevant requirements. The detailed login schedule and conditions should be checked separately.
What is the difference between the Honest Trade Box and the Bold Trade Box?
The Honest Box grants 1,000 Cron Stones. The Bold Box offers 100–5,000 Cron Stones based on probability; the maximum amount is not guaranteed.
Is everyone guaranteed to receive the additional 2,000 Cron Stones?
No. This additional reward depends on the Honest Trade Box being selected more often. It is separate from the 2,000 Cron Stones available through the login rewards.
Which events are coming on November 12?
The Password Box, Dazzling Box sale, and Trade Secret II are planned. Exact closing dates and detailed participation conditions will be clarified in the relevant announcements.
