Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Lost Ark
First Anniversary Celebration Release Notes
Heroes of Arkesia,
What a year it’s been! February 8 will mark one year since Lost Ark first launched in the West. We have celebrations and rewards planned throughout the month to thank all of the players who joined us and embarked on adventures in Arkesia. Tomorrow, we’ll have a celebratory news post, but we know players are eager to see what’s in the update before downtime begins.
The February “First Anniversary Celebration” Update arrives in Arkesia tomorrow, bringing the new Rowen Continent and a host of anniversary celebrations with it. Downtime for the update will begin on February 8 at 12AM PDT (8AM UTC) and is expected to last 4 hours. Find the full list of new features, events, cosmetics, and other updates below!
New Continent - Rowen
Embark on new adventures, encounter a new cast of characters, and choose your faction in a new continent; Rowen.
Rowen is a continent located west of Shushire, that’s filled with Sylmael; crimson jewels that are a precious resource in Arkesia. After a prosperous ancient civilization disappeared, Rowen was forgotten from Arkesia's history. However, when rumors about the abundant crimson jewels covering the land spread, factions coveting the jewels have begun mustering their forces in Rowen.
Strange tensions linger between the factions, and the barbaric nomads assault those who have dared to set foot on their lands. Who will succeed and who will perish in this war-torn land? The neutral ground Eliyabeck has lost balance, and now the land is divided into two competing factions: Preigelli and Liebertane.
Preigelli was formed under the belief that the chaos in Rowen was due to its indulgences, and that strict rules are needed in Rowen. They were formed by a group of mercenaries who excel at utilizing machines. "Order defeats Chaos every time."
Liebertane was formed under the belief that the chaos in Rowen was due to overly strict rules and restrictions. This group of pirates and mages values freedom and passion. "We have a simple rule. Take as much as you can."
Where does the fate of Rowen lie? Item Level 1445 is required to begin Rowen's world quest. Once a faction is chosen after completing the “Cataclysmic Eliyabeck” world quest, you will enter a PvP mode against the opposing faction. Ranks for the Factions are divided into 15 tiers and can be earned by participating in activities to get Faction XP, such as killing the opposing faction's members and participating in daily, weekly, and co-op quests. In this update the war between Preigelli and Liebertane will begin— but the competition heats up further in March, when the Tulubik Battlefield releases.
The first 9 faction ranks will be available to progress through in this update. The remaining ranks (with 15 being the max), will unlock alongside the Tulubik Battlefield in March.
First Anniversary Celebration
Anniversary Event
To celebrate Lost Ark’s birthday and thank everyone who’s joined us over the last year on their adventure throughout Arkesia, the February update will include a special event full of epic rewards. We’ve scattered birthday cards around Arkesia. You’ll need to collect them then head to Exchange Merchant Bursery to collect your anniversary gifts. There are three different cards, which can each be redeemed for a variety of weekly and roster level rewards that include skins, honing materials, card packs, and much more!
‘Happy’ Card - Guardian Raids and Chaos Dungeons
‘Birthday’ Card - Abyssal Dungeons, Abyss Raids, and Legion Raids
‘Lost Ark’ Card - New Hot Spring Event
The cards can also be traded for the other types at the vendor.
Hot Spring Event
The Hot Spring Event includes a daily game, where ‘Lost Ark’ cards can be earned for the Anniversary Event. Interacting with the Hot Spring Manager NPC in any major city will guide you to the new event through the “[Event] The Hot Springs Thank You Event Begins” quest. Once completed, the Steaming Hot Spring will be open for a competition on even hours (12PM, 2PM, etc.).
In the competition, two teams will face-off, armed with ducky hammers and vying to collect the rubber duckies. Break the other team's duck toy shield with your hammer to get the “duck toy” buff. Keep the buff and make it to your team's finish line to score points. Protect your teammates who have the duck toy buff, or stop the opposing team's buff to prevent them from getting points. Even if you're losing by a lot, don't give up! You can destroy the opposing team's duck basket (where they keep their duck toys) for a lot of points, but remember, you also need to stop the opposing team from destroying your team's duck basket.
You can compete once per Roster per day. We wish you and your rubber duckies good luck!
Log-in Rewards
Another way we’ll be celebrating Lost Ark’s birthday is with Double Log-in rewards. With valuable rewards like Epic - Legendary Card Packs available at the start of the track, the rewards won’t let up throughout the whole month. There will be two monthly log-in reward tracks, full of birthday gifts, like the Mirror Ball Bubble Mount!
On top of the double log-in reward tracks, a special Fever-Time Event will run from February 8 - 21, with 6 rewards available to claim. Stop by to celebrate and receive special food items, Pheons, card packs, and more!
All players who log-in before March 10, 2023 will also receive the “Yearling” anniversary title!
Special Stronghold Structure
Players who logged into Lost Ark every day this year will receive an additional prize— a ‘Trophy’ Stronghold Structure to commemorate the launch year and their adventures in Arkesia! Moving forward, any player who logs-in for 365 consecutive days will also earn this special trophy.
Over the past year, three days with longer than expected maintenances will be exempt from the count - 2/11/22, 9/7/22 and 9/28/22.
General Updates
Added the “Twinkle Twinkle Exchange Shop”, an Event Gold Shop where players can exchange Gold for valuable rewards, such as honing materials, legendary engravings, card packs, and more! Some rewards will include a ‘Toad Token’ which can be redeemed at the vendor for additional items.
Added two new tracks of daily log-in rewards.
One of the three Weekly Una’s Tasks centered around completing Chaos Dungeons has been removed as part of our ongoing bot prevention measures.
On February 8, an additional notice on bot prevention measures found in this update will be provided on our official forums.
Ended the Festivity Island event. The Witcher x Lost Ark event will continue until February 22, 2023.
Decreased the difficulty of the Caliligos Guardian Raid:
Disabled the continuous use of dangerous/powerful skills, and slightly increased their cooldown.
Disabled the continuous use of movement skills.
Prevented continuous shooting skills from occurring while Caliligos was advancing and during taunting.
Updated counter cooldown timings. Previously, counter attacks caused by the mechanic did not affect the cooldown of other counterattacks.
In the Phase 3 patterns, the counter attack time has been increased to match the Phase 2 counter attack time.
Reduced the attack range of the skill where Caliligos would hit by leaping toward the target.
If the Weak Point mechanic is successfully destroyed, "Lightning Dragon Jade" and "Great Lightning Dragon Jade" are no longer created when "White Lightning Dragon Jade" appears.
Lightning Dragon's Powers 6 Stack Penalty has been removed. 6 stacks or higher now have the same effect as 5 stacks.
When lightning detonates, rather than several explosions overlapping and each dealing damage, only one damage instance will now occur.
Increased the total skill time of the Underlying Strike Attack to avoid too fast a turnaround.
Decreased the attack speed of the default Strike Attack skill.
Increased the cooldown of the Strike Attack skill after turning.
Store Updates
New bundles and cosmetics arrive in the in-game store, so make sure to check out the new offerings by pressing [F4] in-game. Find the new cosmetics showcased below.
Assassin Adventurer Cosmetics
Gunner Adventurer Cosmetics
Mage Adventurer Cosmetics
Martial Artist Adventurer Cosmetics
Warrior Adventurer Cosmetics
Bubble Mounts
T-Stadium Wallpaper
Notable Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue preventing the "Sail Glyph: Vigor of the Golden Lion" from being available in the Amethyst Shard Exchange Shop.
Fixed an issue causing a currently unavailable song to be referenced in one of The Witcher x Lost Ark Event quests.
Fixed an issue causing the "Activate" button shown in the Pet Storage tab while Crystalline Aura is not active to not function if pressed while interacting with a Storage NPC.
Fixed an issue causing the character selection screen’s music to occasionally stop after a few seconds.
Fixed an issue causing some skills to not function in Trixion when using certain Tripod settings.
Fixed an issue causing the amount healed to not be shown in the Splendid Elemental HP Potion’s description.
Fixed an issue causing casting and targeting to not function as expected when using Battle Items or Quest Items while using the Controller Point Control Type 2.
Fixed an issue causing the lighting on the Witcher hairstyle to appear unnatural.
Fixed an issue causing an "unknown error" to appear when attempting to place a restricted item into the Roster tab of the Skin Storage menu.
That’s everything in the Anniversary Celebration Update - but keep an eye out for an exclusive Twitch Drop, and some other fun community celebrations over the coming weeks! In the meantime, we’ll see you in Arkesia.
Team Update - Upcoming Releases
Heroes of Arkesia,
The February Anniversary Celebration Update arrives next week, on February 8! The February update includes the new continent, Rowen, along with special events to celebrate the anniversary of Lost Ark launching the west. Before we dive into the new content, we wanted to share a roadmap update on the Artist Advanced Class.
Roadmap Update - Artist Class
While we previously announced that the first Specialist Advanced Class, the Artist, would first arrive on Arkesia’s Western shores in April 2023, we’re excited to share that development work preparing the class will finish ahead of schedule, resulting in a March release! The Artist will be accompanied by a Powerpass and progression event similar to previous Express Events to help new Artist mains (or those eyeing another class) quickly prepare for both the Brelshaza Hard Legion Raid & the Hanumatan Guardian Raid arriving in April.
Leading up to the March Update, we’ll share more specifics on the Artist, progression events, and the other content arriving. In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about the Artist Class, you can find a description of the class along with our plan for the Artist’s arrival in the West in the 2023 Roadmap - Part 1 article.
February Update - Rowen & Anniversary Celebration
Rowen is a continent located west of Shushire, that’s filled with Sylmael; crimson jewels that are a precious resource in Arkesia. After a prosperous ancient civilization disappeared, Rowen was forgotten from Arkesia's history. However, when rumors about the abundant crimson jewels covering the land spread, factions coveting the jewels have begun mustering their forces in Rowen.
Strange tensions linger between the factions, and the barbaric nomads assault those who have dared to set foot on their lands. Who will succeed and who will perish in this war-torn land? The neutral ground Eliyabeck has lost balance, and now the land is divided into two competing factions: Preigelli and Liebertane.
Preigelli was formed under the belief that the chaos in Rowen was due to its indulgences, and that strict rules are needed in Rowen. They were formed by a group of mercenaries who excel at utilizing machines. "Order defeats Chaos every time."
Liebertane was formed under the belief that the chaos in Rowen was due to overly strict rules and restrictions. This group of pirates and mages values freedom and passion. "We have a simple rule. Take as much as you can."
Where does the fate of Rowen lie? Item Level 1445 is required to begin Rowen's world quest. Once a faction is chosen after completing the “Cataclysmic Eliyabeck” world quest, you will enter a PvP mode against the opposing faction. Ranks for the Factions are divided into 15 tiers and can be earned by participating in activities to get Faction XP, such as killing the opposing faction's members and participating in daily, weekly, and co-op quests. In next week's update, the war between Preigelli and Liebertane will begin— but the competition heats up further in March, when the Tulubik Battlefield releases.
The February Anniversary Celebration Update also includes new events with valuable rewards to celebrate Lost Ark’s first birthday in the west, along with other activities like new Twitch Drops. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for the full release notes next week. In the meantime, we’ll see you in Arkesia!
New Player Resources
Mokokos of Arkesia,
With new players beginning their adventures in Arkesia, we wanted to resurface some existing resources to help them level up! Leveling up to 50 and subsequently progressing through Tier 1 and 2 are intended to be used as a road for players to understand the many systems within Lost Ark, encourage exploration in the vast world of Arkesia, and learn how intricate mechanics play out in dungeons & battles. We’re excited for players to ramp up into more challenging and complex content as they progress in their journey, such as Legion Raids, which serve as hurdles for players to challenge themselves, master systems, and learn complex mechanics— so let’s talk about how you get there!
The current ‘welcome’ system in Lost Ark includes the Mokoko Challenge - which is why the community endearingly refers to new players as Mokokos. The Mokoko Challenge layers in additional progression mechanics to help accelerate new players through Tier 1 and 2.
Mokoko Buff - Players that have a new account or haven’t played within the past 30 days and have no characters at item level 1370 or higher will receive the Mokoko Buff. Users with the Mokoko Buff will deal 20% more damage to monsters and take 40% less damage. After 90 days pass or a character in your Roster reaches item level 1370, you will no longer be considered a new adventurer and the buff will end.
Mokoko Challenge Missions - Players that have the Mokoko Buff active can complete special missions to earn honing and other progression materials, helping them reach item level 1370. When the Mokoko Buff ends, the Mokoko Challenge missions will no longer be available, and unclaimed rewards for completed missions will be sent to Universal Storage.
Resources for New Players
Item Level & Progression
Are you a Lost Ark player who is still exploring and learning about the vast systems and features the game has to offer? Have you reached Level 50 and are looking for help on what you should tackle next? The Item Level & Progression Lost Ark Academy offers a look at Item Level and how to progress through Tier 1 after you’ve hit level 50 and finished the opening storyline.
Find wisdom from Lost Ark legend ATK who shares some tips and tricks for players interested in expanding their roster. With his own stacked roster of over 20 characters, not to mention the skill needed to play them, few know more about managing a roster and making efficient alternate characters than ATK.
Many threats and activities require a skilled and coordinated team to successfully clear, so we partnered with Lost Ark legends Saintone and ZealsAmbitions to cover some tips, tricks, etiquette, and player behavior they’ve observed in their many journeys through the different regions. With so many different team-based raids and dungeons, making sure you’re a good teammate is key for ensuring everyone is on the same page for a smooth run— whatever the activity may be. From looking for a group and knowing the lingo within the party finder tool, to making daily Guardian Raids straightforward with general etiquette, and preparing for end-game challenges requiring positioning, we hope these tips help you vanquish the demonic legions while in-sync with your team. Leveraging Saintone & ZealAmbitions’ suggestions will help get ready and ensure you’re the best teammate possible!
We hope these resources are helpful as you begin your adventures in Arkesia! Looking for more advice? Checkout the awesome content creators on Twitch & YouTube creating guides and clearing content, or join other members of the Lost Ark community in our Discord or on our Official Forums.
Lost Ark x The Witcher Twitch Drop
Heroes of Arkesia,
A unique Twitch Drop with Witcher-inspired Mokoko skins accompanies the January update. Members of the Lost Ark Creator Program can enable this new Twitch Drop on their channel, containing a Witcher Mokoko Selection Chest, along with 1,000 Amethyst Shards! Make sure to head over to Twitch and watch your favorite Lost Ark content creators until the drop ends on February 5, 2023.
Viewers will need to accumulate 4 hours of watch time in participating Lost Ark streams to claim this Drop reward. Full instructions on account linking and claiming can be found on our Twitch Drops page.
Lost Ark x The Witcher Release Notes
Heroes of Arkesia,
The January “Lost Ark x The Witcher” Update arrives in Arkesia tomorrow. Unravel mysteries with Geralt and his crew, explore all-new events, earn themed rewards, and gain access to a variety of quality of life updates to make everyday adventuring in Arkesia a smoother experience. Downtime will begin on January 18 at 12AM PDT (8AM UTC) and is expected to last 4 hours.
Spotlight: Lost Ark x The Witcher
A beautiful island’s festivities have been interrupted by a mystifying vortex. Uncovering the mysteries will lead to encounters with iconic characters from The Witcher on an all-new island and in new event quests! As you work with Geralt, Ciri, Dandelion, Yennefer, and Triss through a series of story and daily quests, a variety of Witcher themed items are available as rewards. Quest rewards include Witcher Potions, 2 Jukebox songs, a new Card Set featuring 5 Witcher Characters, a Stronghold structure, Emoticons & Selfie Stickers, and even a Title! The Lost Ark x The Witcher collaboration and event will begins with this update and runs until February 22. New character customization scars will also be available.
Unlock the all-new event island by speaking with the Guild Investigator in major cities. Participating in the event requires completion of the [Set Sail!] Main Story Quest, which unlocks the ability to sail around Arkesia. With Main Quests & Daily Quests to be completed, players can use the Ocean Liner for quick trips to White Wolf Haven Island.
Store Updates
Gear up like Geralt and Ciri with new Witcher Themed cosmetics found in the in-game store— from a wallpaper & Jukebox song to weapon skins to full outfits that add Witcher hairstyles, you’ll strike fear into the heart of all monsters in Arkesia. Other new skins, bundles, pets, and mounts also accompany the update. Find them showcased below!
Lost Ark x The Witcher Skins
Wallpaper: Kaer Morhen
New Year’s Wish Skins
Baby Calf Pet
Tiger Mount
For the full list of guild updates, quest updates, QoL updates and notable bug fixes, you can find the full release notes on PlayLostArk.com. In the meantime, we’ll see you in Arkesia!
False Bans Following January Bot Ban Waves
Greetings Heroes of Arkesia,
Following a recent wave of bot bans, we saw an increase in ban appeals from players who were been incorrectly impacted by these bans.
We determined the error that triggered these false bans, and have reversed for all affected players regardless of whether a support ticket has been filed. This means any game bans or marks on your Steam account have been removed, or will be removed without penalty shortly.
If for any reason you have persisting issues, please reach out to [Customer Support](https://www.amazongames.com/en-us/support/lost-ark/contact-us). Thank you!
Thank you for your reports and patience as we worked to make this right with affected players.
False Bans Following January Bot Ban Waves - Resolved
Greetings Heroes of Arkesia,
Following a recent wave of bot bans, we saw an increase in ban appeals from players who were been incorrectly impacted by these bans.
We determined the error that triggered these false bans, and have reversed for all affected players regardless of whether a support ticket has been filed. This means any game bans or marks on your Steam account have been removed.
If for any reason you have persisting issues, please reach out to [Customer Support](https://www.amazongames.com/en-us/support/lost-ark/contact-us). Thank you!
Thank you for your reports and patience as we worked to make this right with affected players.
False Bans Following January Bot Ban Waves
Greetings Heroes of Arkesia,
Following a recent wave of bot bans, we saw an increase in ban appeals from players who were been incorrectly impacted by these bans.
We determined the error that triggered these false bans, and have reversed for all affected players regardless of whether a support ticket has been filed. This means any game bans or marks on your Steam account have been removed, or will be removed without penalty shortly.
If for any reason you have persisting issues, please reach out to Customer Support. Thank you!
Thank you for your reports and patience as we worked to make this right with affected players.
January Update Announcement
Heroes of Arkesia,
The Lost Ark x The Witcher event arrives next week in the January update. A beautiful island’s festivities have been interrupted by a mystifying vortex. Uncovering the mysteries will lead to encounters with iconic characters from The Witcher on an all-new island and in new event quests. Learn more about the upcoming event, watch the trailer, and see the new cosmetics showcased on our release page!
Happy Holidays!
Heroes of Arkesia,
Our teams at Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG wanted to wish everyone happy holidays as 2022 comes to a close. What a year it was, and we received multiple awards thanks to your support and love for the world of Arkesia! To celebrate, a gift was sent to players during downtime. When you login from 12/28 to 3/15 will receive the reward. 1 character can claim the reward per account.
100 Ancient Platinum Coin (each coin contains 20k silver)
10 Collective Battle Item Chest
A Legendary Card Pack Selection Chest
100 Pheons
10 Magick Society Special Dye Chest
A Mokoko Skin Selection Chest with 4 new options
The Battle Item Chests first distributed were random- to ensure all players are fully geared up with Battle Items of all types, we will be distributing an additional 100 "4 Battle Item Chests". Players who have already claimed their gift will also keep the initial items.
Cheers to an exciting, adventure-filled 2022— and even more in 2023. Make sure to checkout the roadmap to see the new content arriving early next year. In the meantime, we’ll see you in Arkesia, celebrating on Festivity Island!
