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Lost Ark is an MMO ARPG from developers Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon. It has been fully released in Korea since 2018 with a follow-up release in Russia and Japan. The game broke Steam records and hit almost 1.2m concurrent players during its Western launch.
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So what is Lost Ark? It's an ARPG mixed with an MMO. Diablo meets Path of Exile , meets World of Craft , and pretty much every other MMO ever released. It has everything: fishing, crafting, raids, PvP, PvE, alt characters, a huge world, mounts, pets, and even a Clash of Clans-style island-building mini-game. This hub guide page covers everything you need to know about the game ahead of its release.
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Lost Ark Patch Notes
April 14 Weekly Update
No new content this week! In an official announcement, the Lost Ark team have stated that South Vern and the Glaivier will not go live during Thursday's 14th April update.
However, there is a period of 8 hours for downtime. This is to prepare the game for adding in new content, probably during the last weeks of April. Some Quality of Life changes will also be made.
Current Lost Ark Prime Gaming Reward
Link your Lost Ark account and Amazon Prime via Twitch to get your hands on this month's free reward - the Raptor Mount.
Click the link to be taken to the redeem page.
General FAQs
Will my country be included in the full release? The game is available in North America, Europe, and South America. Amazon does not have the right to publish in India and there are currently no plans to introduce any dedicated servers in the Oceanic region.
Does Lost Ark require a subscription? No, Lost Ark is free-to-play. There is a Premium Membership Subscription available, as well as Founder's Packs. Check out our full Founder's Pack guide here .
Are there microtransactions in Lost Ark? Yes, though Amazon has stated that they want to bring the game's microtransactions more in line with "western expectations" - hopefully eliminating pay-to-win purchases.
Does Lost Ark have a Battle Pass? Yes, in the Korean version of the game there is a Battle Pass split between three tiers: free, paid, and premium. According to the pricing for KR, the tiers cost nothing, $20, and $50. The top tier is all cosmetic items. This is currently not available in the Western version of the game.
Is Lost Ark available on consoles? Lost Ark is currently only available on PC, via Steam.
Can you play Lost Ark with a controller? Yes. Check out our controller guide for more information.
What Classes Are Available In The Game At Launch?
The classes for the NA/EU launch are going to be slightly different from the Korean and Russian versions. Below is a table list of all the available classes for the Western launch. Hit the link to jump to a detailed class overview covering mechanics, playstyles, and sample builds.
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