Dimensions Unbound — September Update
Heroes Of Arkesia, The Dimensionalist has arrived, wielding the power of dimensions to reshape the battlefield. This update also brings a major overhaul to gear progression that streamlines the path from Tier 3 into Tier 4, making it faster
An Update on Lost Ark in the West
Heroes of Arkesia, After nearly five years of shared adventures in Arkesia, we’re writing today with an update on the future of Lost Ark in the West. Starting in early 2027 Amazon Game Studios will end its live service operations of Lost Ar
The Bitter Cold — August Update
Heroes of Arkesia, The August update brings the Kazeros Raid: Act 2 Extreme, a limited-time Extreme difficulty version of the Phantom Manifester Brelshaza encounter with Normal, Hard, and Nightmare tiers. Challenge the raid with your party,
The Summer Extremes Release Notes
HEROES OF ARKESIA, The summer heat brings new challenges. The Kazeros Raid Act 1 Extreme will push your raid party to the limit across three escalating difficulty tiers. Solo Mode expands to Kazeros Raid Act 4 and the Denouement, and a new
June Team Update
Heroes of Arkesia, We have a few things to share as we head into the July update. EVENT SCHEDULE CHANGES The Kazeros Challenge Express, Twilight Road, Twilight Exchange Shop, and Mokoko Bootcamp will be ending on August 19, earlier than the
Community Emote Design Competition 2026
Heroes of Arkesia, Craft an original emote for the chance to get your creation into Lost Ark. You can focus on your favorite character, create the perfect reaction for a preferred activity, or anything else — as long it is Lost Ark themed!
Ratlympics 4: Corvus Tul Rat, Gate 2 Nightmare
Watch some of your favorite Creators race through Corvus Tul Rat, Gate 2 Nightmare, spanning two days. Event starts June 12, 12 p.m. PT and day one will be hosted by Stoopzz . Day two on June 13, 12 p.m. PT will be hosted by Johnpal . Wheth
The Twilight Isle Release Notes
Heroes of Arkesia, A new chapter begins. Uncharted islands have emerged from the mists, a forgotten cathedral holds new challenges, and a massive wave of progression events is here to help you and your friends gear up for what comes next. T
Behind the Scenes: 2026 Global Exclusive Cosmetics
Heroes of Arkesia, Our recent Behind the Scenes article on Shadow Raids saw a lot of interest from the community, so we wanted to do another one. This time, we sat down with the Smilegate Cosmetics Team to get an early look at the 2026 Glob
Return Of Argos Release Notes
Heroes of Arkesia, Argos is back. The Holy Beast has been reimagined as a standalone frost-themed event encounter, and whether you cleared the original on day one or never got the chance, Snowflake Argos has something for you. This update i
Behind the Scenes: Shadow Raids
Heroes of Arkesia, We caught up with Smilegate to learn what went into creating the new Shadow Raid experience. After the fall of Kazeros, the Primordial Beings have begun to stir. Serca, the Witch of Pain, makes her debut in Arkesia. Shado
The Shadows Rise Release Notes
Heroes of Arkesia, The Shadows Rise and await your arrival. This update features loads of new content, including the very first Shadow Raid - Serca, Witch Of Pain, new Tier 4 progression with Destined Tremor Gear, challenging solo content i
Lost Ark 2026 - April's New Perspective
Embark on an epic adventure across the continent of Arkesia with every step you take. Face overwhelming battles against the Abyss Lord, Kazeros, in intense combat that unfolds before your eyes. Experience Lost Ark in a stunning new dimensio
March Team Update - Part 2
Heroes of Arkesia, The March Ends of the Abyss update arrived yesterday, bringing a host of quality of life and balance updates, a major story chapter, new progression events, and much more. While the maintenance took longer than expected (
Ends of the Abyss Release Notes
Heroes of Arkesia, Welcome to the Ends of the Abyss. This update features the epic conclusion to the Kazeros storyline, balance changes, Guardian Raid improvements, Paradise Season 3, and more. Downtime will begin on March 11 at 12 a.m. PT