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| developer = {{ubl|Tripod Studio|[[Smilegate]]}}
| developer = {{ubl|Tripod Studio|[[Smilegate]]}}
| publisher = [[Amazon Games]]{{vgr|KOR|[[Smilegate]]}}
| publisher = [[Amazon Games]]{{vgr|KOR|[[Smilegate]]}}
| director = Keum Kang Sun
| director = Keum Kang Sun<br>Jeon Jae Hak (since December 17, 2023)
| composer = Yong Kim<br>[[Brian Tyler]]
| composer = Yong Kim<br>[[Brian Tyler]]
| engine = [[Unreal Engine 3]]
| engine = [[Unreal Engine 3]]
| platforms = [[Windows]]
| platforms = [[Windows]]
| released = {{Video game release|'''Full game release'''<br>{{Flagdeco|KR}} KR|December 4, 2019|'''Open beta release'''<br>{{Flagdeco|RU }} RU|October 27, 2019|'''Closed beta registration'''<br>{{Flagdeco|JP}} JP|June 25, 2020|'''Recent release'''<br>{{Flagdeco|EU}} EU|February 11, 2022|{{Flagdeco|US}} NA/SA|February 11, 2022|{{Flagdeco|CN}} CHN|July 20, 2023}}
| released = {{Video game release|KOR|December 4, 2019|WW|February 11, 2022}}
| genre = [[MMORPG]], [[action role-playing]]
| genre = [[MMORPG]], [[action role-playing]]
| modes = [[Multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Multiplayer]]
}}
}}
'''''Lost Ark'''''{{efn|{{korean|로스트아크}}}} is a 2019 [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMO]] [[action role-playing game]]<ref name="wccftech"/><ref name="massivelyop"/> co-developed by Tripod Studio and [[Smilegate]].<ref name="">{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Hack-and-Slash MMORPG Lost Ark Gets Debut Trailer, as Developer Considers Global Market|website=Overclockersclub.com|publisher=|date=November 16, 2014|url=https://www.overclockersclub.com/news/37646/|access-date=December 27, 2021}}</ref> It was released in South Korea in December 2019 by Smilegate and in Europe, North America, and South America in February 2022 by [[Amazon Games]].<ref name="wccftech"/><ref name="rpgsite"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Messner|first=Steven|date=June 10, 2021|title=Amazon Games is localizing one of South Korea's most exciting MMOs, Lost Ark|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/lost-ark-release-english/|access-date=June 11, 2021|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Lost Ark'' cost around {{USD}}85 million to develop.<ref name="">{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Smilegate RPG's Lost Ark wins best prize at 2019 Korean Game Award|website=Pulsenews.co.kr|publisher=|date=November 14, 2019|url=https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=944582|access-date=December 27, 2021}}</ref> The game received generally favorable reviews and is among the most-played games on [[Steam (service)|Steam]].
'''''Lost Ark'''''{{efn|{{korean|《로스트아크》}}}} is an online [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG]] [[action role-playing game]]<ref name="wccftech"/><ref name="massivelyop"/> developed by [[Smilegate|Smilegate RPG]], a South Korean video game company.<ref name=":1" /> It was revealed in South Korea on November 12, 2014 by Smilegate.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Park |first=Tae-hak |date=2017-06-29 |title='상남자에 누님까지?!' 로스트아크, 신규 클래스 3종 및 개선안 발표 |url=http://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=180738 |access-date=2018-11-18 |work=인벤}}</ref> On the first day of launch, the number of concurrent users was 250,000, and within the next week, the number of concurrent users exceeded 350,000.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Im |first=Yeong-taek |date=2018-11-15 |title=로스트아크, 인기 지속…동접 35만 돌파…신규 서버 '안타레스' 추가 |url=http://game.mk.co.kr/view.php?year=2018&no=718055 |access-date=2018-11-18 |work=매경게임진}}</ref> The game can be played in environments that support DirectX 9 or higher.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Song |first=Ye-won |date=2016-08-18 |title=로스트아크, 24일 1차 CBT 시작 |url=http://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/news/nboard/4/?n=64042 |access-date=2018-11-18 |work=THIS IS GAME}}</ref> It was first revealed on November 12, 2014. The Focus Group Test (FGT) was conducted behind closed doors in August 2015, the first [[Closed beta test|CBT]] (Closed Beta Test) was held on August 24, 2016, the second CBT was held on September 15, 2017, and the final CBT was held on May 23, 2018, and the open beta test was conducted on November 7, 2018, and the official release was conducted on December 4, 2019.

It was released in Europe, North America and South America on February 11, 2022 by [[Amazon Games]].<ref name="wccftech" /><ref name="rpgsite" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Messner|first=Steven|date=June 10, 2021|title=Amazon Games is localizing one of South Korea's most exciting MMOs, Lost Ark|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/lost-ark-release-english/|access-date=June 11, 2021|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US}}</ref> It achieved the second-highest concurrent player count of all games ever played on Steam with over 1.3 million players.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=2022-02-12 |title=Lost Ark becomes the second most played game in Steam history after just 24 hours |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/12/22930757/lost-ark-steam-most-played-game-launch |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> This led to long queues and a new server region for Europe was introduced.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lost Ark Steam Charts - Lost Ark Player Count Stats |url=https://www.zockify.com/lostark/steam-charts/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Zockify.com |language=en}}</ref> ''Lost Ark'' cost around {{USD}}85 million to develop.<ref name="">{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Smilegate RPG's Lost Ark wins best prize at 2019 Korean Game Award|website=Pulsenews.co.kr|publisher=|date=November 14, 2019|url=https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=944582|access-date=December 27, 2021}}</ref> The game received generally favorable reviews. The game has a large player base as one of the most played games on Steam.<ref name=":0" />


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
[[File:Lost_Ark_gameplay_screenshot_March_07_2022.jpg|thumb|''Lost Ark'' gameplay]]
[[File:Lost_Ark_gameplay_screenshot_March_07_2022.jpg|thumb|''Lost Ark'' gameplay]]
''Lost Ark'' is primarily focused on [[player versus environment]] (PvE) and exploration (questing, achievement/collectible hunting, crafting, etc.). It features [[player versus player]] (PvP) elements as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.playlostark.com/en-gb/game/about |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=Lost Ark - Free to Play MMO Action RPG |language=en-gb}}</ref> Players start by customizing their character which they can then level up by completing the storyline.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Parrish|first=Ash|date=2022-02-18|title=Lost Ark is a grindy MMO that's perfect to while away the hours|url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/18/22937386/lost-ark-amazon-games-free-to-play-mmo-diablo-clone|access-date=2022-02-20|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref> Reaching level 50 unlocks access to tiered [[wikt:endgame|endgame]] dungeons and raids, at which point most further progress is tied to the character's gear score.
''Lost Ark'' is primarily focused on [[player versus environment]] (PvE) and exploration (questing, achievement/collectible hunting, crafting, etc.). It features [[player versus player]] (PvP) elements as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.playlostark.com/en-gb/game/about |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=Lost Ark - Free to Play MMO Action RPG |language=en-gb}}</ref> Players start by creating customizing their character, by choosing their appearance and from one of the 6 archetype classes - Warrior, Martial artist, Gunner, Mage, Assassin, Specialist - followed by one of their advanced classes. Reaching level 50 unlocks access to tiered [[wikt:endgame|endgame]] dungeons and raids, at which point most further progress is tied to the character's gear score.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parrish |first=Ash |date=2022-02-18 |title=Lost Ark is a grindy MMO that's perfect to while away the hours |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/18/22937386/lost-ark-amazon-games-free-to-play-mmo-diablo-clone |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref>

=== Classes ===
Originally, 18 characters were introduced, but only 12 of them were released. Since then, the number has increased to 26.

=== Combat System ===
The responsive and action-oriented combat system in Lost Ark is widely acclaimed as one of its defining features. It emphasizes the creation of fluid combos by chaining together various skills and attacks to effectively damage adversaries. With each class offering a diverse array of skills, players can experience distinct gameplay dynamics, as they adapt their abilities to combat sequences. Through the game's skill tree system, players can progressively unlock and enhance their character's abilities, enabling personalized customization to align with individual playstyles. This not only enhances the complexity of combat but also empowers players to refine their skills in accordance with their preferences.


== Development ==
== Development ==
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=== Release ===
=== Release ===
''Lost Ark'' was fully released in South Korea on December 4, 2019, and in North American, South American, and European regions on February 11, 2022, with [[Amazon Games]] serving as the global publisher.<ref name="gamemeca">{{Cite web|last=종화|first=류|date=November 27, 2019|url=https://www.gamemeca.com/view.php?gid=1604710|title=지금까진 테스트, 로스트아크 '정식 서비스' 12월 시작한다|website=게임메카|access-date=November 5, 2021|language=ko-KR}}</ref> Users that pre-purchased one of four founder's packs could play 3 days early on February 8, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vg247.com/lost-ark-western-launch-date-pc-diablo-mmo|title= Diablo-like Lost Ark officially launches February 11 in the West|date=December 10, 2021|access-date= January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lost-ark-release-date-and-gameplay-trailer-debut-for-amazons-new-mmo-arpg/|title=Lost Ark release date and gameplay trailer debut for Amazon's new MMO ARPG|date=December 10, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/mmo/news/lost-ark-gets-official-release-date|title=Lost Ark gets official release date|date=December 10, 2021|access-date= January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-07|title=Lost Ark release date, time, early access|url=https://www.ginx.tv/en/lost-ark/lost-ark-release-date-time-early-access|access-date=2022-02-09|website=GINX|language=en}}</ref> The game was initially unavailable in Belgium and the Netherlands due to the countries' stringent [[loot box]] regulations,<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Lost Ark |user=playlostark |number=1478337022452457472 |date=January 4, 2022 |title=Unfortunately, we will not be able to support Belgium and the Netherlands due to local laws and regulations regarding random in-game items. |access-date=January 28, 2022 |link=https://twitter.com/playlostark/status/1478337022452457472 |url-status=live}}</ref> with the latter later reversing its decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/08/lost-ark-is-launching-in-the-netherlands-next-week-after-all/|title=Lost Ark is launching in the Netherlands next week after all|date=July 8, 2022|access-date=October 30, 2022}}</ref>
''Lost Ark'' was fully released in South Korea on December 4, 2019, and in North American, South American, and European regions on February 11, 2022, with [[Amazon Games]] serving as the global publisher.<ref name="gamemeca">{{Cite web|last=종화|first=류|date=November 27, 2019|url=https://www.gamemeca.com/view.php?gid=1604710|title=지금까진 테스트, 로스트아크 '정식 서비스' 12월 시작한다|website=게임메카|access-date=November 5, 2021|language=ko-KR}}</ref> Users that pre-purchased one of four founder's packs could play 3 days early on February 8, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vg247.com/lost-ark-western-launch-date-pc-diablo-mmo|title= Diablo-like Lost Ark officially launches February 11 in the West|date=December 10, 2021|access-date= January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lost-ark-release-date-and-gameplay-trailer-debut-for-amazons-new-mmo-arpg/|title=Lost Ark release date and gameplay trailer debut for Amazon's new MMO ARPG|date=December 10, 2021|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/mmo/news/lost-ark-gets-official-release-date|title=Lost Ark gets official release date|date=December 10, 2021|access-date= January 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-07|title=Lost Ark release date, time, early access|url=https://www.ginx.tv/en/lost-ark/lost-ark-release-date-time-early-access|access-date=2022-02-09|website=GINX|language=en}}</ref> The game was initially unavailable in Belgium and the Netherlands due to the countries' stringent [[loot box]] regulations,<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Lost Ark |user=playlostark |number=1478337022452457472 |date=January 4, 2022 |title=Unfortunately, we will not be able to support Belgium and the Netherlands due to local laws and regulations regarding random in-game items. |access-date=January 28, 2022 |link=https://twitter.com/playlostark/status/1478337022452457472 }}</ref> with the latter later reversing its decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/08/lost-ark-is-launching-in-the-netherlands-next-week-after-all/|title=Lost Ark is launching in the Netherlands next week after all|date=July 8, 2022|access-date=October 30, 2022}}</ref>


Within twenty-four hours of its release, ''Lost Ark'' became the second most played game on [[Steam (service)|Steam]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warren |first1=Tom |title=Lost Ark becomes the second most played game in Steam history after just 24 hours |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/12/22930757/lost-ark-steam-most-played-game-launch |access-date=13 February 2022 |work=The Verge |date=12 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Macgregor |first1=Jody |title=Lost Ark breaks a million players, becomes today's top Steam game by concurrents |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/lost-ark-breaks-a-million-players-becomes-steams-top-game-by-concurrent-player-count/ |access-date=13 February 2022 |work=PC Gamer |date=13 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
Within twenty-four hours of its release, ''Lost Ark'' became the second most played game on [[Steam (service)|Steam]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warren |first1=Tom |title=Lost Ark becomes the second most played game in Steam history after just 24 hours |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/12/22930757/lost-ark-steam-most-played-game-launch |access-date=13 February 2022 |work=The Verge |date=12 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Macgregor |first1=Jody |title=Lost Ark breaks a million players, becomes today's top Steam game by concurrents |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/lost-ark-breaks-a-million-players-becomes-steams-top-game-by-concurrent-player-count/ |access-date=13 February 2022 |work=PC Gamer |date=13 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>


==== Release schedules ====
==== Release schedules ====
In 2021, there were plans between Smilegate and game publisher [[HappyTuk]] to launch ''Lost Ark'' in [[Taiwan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lost Ark – Taiwan server announced for highly-anticipated MMORPG |url=https://mmoculture.com/2021/08/lost-ark-taiwan-server-announced-for-highly-anticipated-mmorpg/ |website=MMO Culture|date=August 9, 2021 }}</ref> It was announced in 2023 that the release of Taiwanese servers has been delayed but not canceled.<ref>{{cite web |title=延後上市官方道歉聲明 |url=https://landing.mangot5.com/template/lostark/event/230112_announce/index.html |website=MangoT5}}</ref>
In 2021, there were plans between Smilegate and game publisher {{ill|HappyTuk|zh|樂意傳播}} to launch ''Lost Ark'' in [[Taiwan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lost Ark – Taiwan server announced for highly-anticipated MMORPG |url=https://mmoculture.com/2021/08/lost-ark-taiwan-server-announced-for-highly-anticipated-mmorpg/ |website=MMO Culture |date=August 9, 2021}}</ref> And then in January 2023, the Taiwanese servers launch was putting on hold.<ref>{{cite web |title=延後上市官方道歉聲明 |url=https://landing.mangot5.com/template/lostark/event/230112_announce/index.html |website=MangoT5 |language=zh-TW}}</ref> They later publicly apologized for some unforeseen circumstances during the closing Beta test, confirming that the server are now ready to launched on May 30, 2024.<ref>{{cite web| title=《失落的方舟》台服5月30日上市，新職業開放時間、專屬造型、工作室外掛應對公布 |url=https://tw.news.yahoo.com/《失落的方舟》台服5月30日上市，新職業開放時間、專屬造型、工作室外掛應對公布-053214084.html |website=[[Yahoo!|Yahoo! Taiwan]] |date=May 27, 2024 |language=zh-TW |access-date=May 29, 2024}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 81/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lost-ark|title=Lost Ark for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|date=February 11, 2022|access-date=February 14, 2022}}</ref>
| MC = 81/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lost-ark/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Lost Ark for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|date=February 11, 2022|access-date=February 14, 2022}}</ref>
| GI = 8.25/10<ref name="GI">{{Cite magazine|last=Carson|first=John|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/lost-ark/dungeons-and-demons|title=Lost Ark Review|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]|date=February 28, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>
| GI = 8.25/10<ref name="GI">{{Cite magazine|last=Carson|first=John|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/lost-ark/dungeons-and-demons|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228203303/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/lost-ark/dungeons-and-demons|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 28, 2022|title=Lost Ark Review|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop|GameStop Corp.]]|date=February 28, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>
| GSpot = 7/10<ref name="GSpot">{{Cite web|last=Wakeling|first=Richard|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lost-ark-review-whyd-it-have-to-be-snakes/1900-6417834/|title=Lost Ark Review - Why'd It Have To Be Snakes|work=[[GameSpot]]|date=February 24, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>
| GSpot = 7/10<ref name="GSpot">{{Cite web|last=Wakeling|first=Richard|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lost-ark-review-whyd-it-have-to-be-snakes/1900-6417834/|title=Lost Ark Review - Why'd It Have To Be Snakes|work=[[GameSpot]]|date=February 24, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>
| GStar = 79/100<ref name="GStar">{{Cite web|last=Zirkler|first=Dennis|url=https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/lost-ark-test-steam-review,3377621.html|title=Lost Ark: Unser Test mit de finalen Wertung|trans-title=Lost Ark: Our review with the final rating|work=[[GameStar]]|publisher=[[Webedia]]|date=February 26, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022|language=de}}</ref>
| GStar = 79/100<ref name="GStar">{{Cite web|last=Zirkler|first=Dennis|url=https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/lost-ark-test-steam-review,3377621.html|title=Lost Ark: Unser Test mit de finalen Wertung|trans-title=Lost Ark: Our review with the final rating|work=[[GameStar]]|publisher=[[Webedia]]|date=February 26, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2022|language=de}}</ref>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.playlostark.com/}} (in English, Spanish, German, and French)
* {{Official website|https://www.playlostark.com/}} {{in lang|de|en|es|fr|pt}}
* {{Official website|https://lostark.game.onstove.com/Main}} {{in lang|ko}}
* {{Official website|https://lostark.game.onstove.com/Main}} {{in lang|ko}}
* {{Official website|https://lostark.qq.com/}} {{in lang|cmn}}
* {{Official website|https://lostark.ru/}} {{in lang|ru}}


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For other uses, see Lost Ark (disambiguation).

Lost Ark
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Amazon Games
Director(s)Keum Kang Sun
Jeon Jae Hak (since December 17, 2023)
Composer(s)Yong Kim
Brian Tyler
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Platform(s)Windows
Release
  • Full game release
    KR:     December 4, 2019
  • Open beta release
    RU:     October 27, 2019
  • Closed beta registration
    JP:     June 25, 2020
  • Recent release
    EU:     February 11, 2022
  • NA/SA: February 11, 2022
  • CHN: July 20, 2023
Genre(s)MMORPG, action role-playing
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Lost Ark[a] is an online MMORPG action role-playing game[1][2] developed by Smilegate RPG, a South Korean video game company.[3] It was revealed in South Korea on November 12, 2014 by Smilegate.[4] On the first day of launch, the number of concurrent users was 250,000, and within the next week, the number of concurrent users exceeded 350,000.[5] The game can be played in environments that support DirectX 9 or higher.[3] It was first revealed on November 12, 2014. The Focus Group Test (FGT) was conducted behind closed doors in August 2015, the first CBT (Closed Beta Test) was held on August 24, 2016, the second CBT was held on September 15, 2017, and the final CBT was held on May 23, 2018, and the open beta test was conducted on November 7, 2018, and the official release was conducted on December 4, 2019.

It was released in Europe, North America and South America on February 11, 2022 by Amazon Games.[1][6][7] It achieved the second-highest concurrent player count of all games ever played on Steam with over 1.3 million players.[8] This led to long queues and a new server region for Europe was introduced.[9] Lost Ark cost around US$85 million to develop.[10] The game received generally favorable reviews. The game has a large player base as one of the most played games on Steam.[9]

Gameplay

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Lost Ark gameplay

Lost Ark is primarily focused on player versus environment (PvE) and exploration (questing, achievement/collectible hunting, crafting, etc.). It features player versus player (PvP) elements as well.[11] Players start by creating customizing their character, by choosing their appearance and from one of the 6 archetype classes - Warrior, Martial artist, Gunner, Mage, Assassin, Specialist - followed by one of their advanced classes. Reaching level 50 unlocks access to tiered endgame dungeons and raids, at which point most further progress is tied to the character's gear score.[12]

Classes

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Originally, 18 characters were introduced, but only 12 of them were released. Since then, the number has increased to 26.

Combat System

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The responsive and action-oriented combat system in Lost Ark is widely acclaimed as one of its defining features. It emphasizes the creation of fluid combos by chaining together various skills and attacks to effectively damage adversaries. With each class offering a diverse array of skills, players can experience distinct gameplay dynamics, as they adapt their abilities to combat sequences. Through the game's skill tree system, players can progressively unlock and enhance their character's abilities, enabling personalized customization to align with individual playstyles. This not only enhances the complexity of combat but also empowers players to refine their skills in accordance with their preferences.

Development

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Lost Ark's development began in 2011[13] under the codename Project T.[14][15] The game uses Unreal Engine 3.[16] It originally only supported DirectX 9[17][18] but was updated to also support DirectX 11 prior to the western release in 2022.[19]

Release

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Lost Ark was fully released in South Korea on December 4, 2019, and in North American, South American, and European regions on February 11, 2022, with Amazon Games serving as the global publisher.[20] Users that pre-purchased one of four founder's packs could play 3 days early on February 8, 2022.[21][22][23][24] The game was initially unavailable in Belgium and the Netherlands due to the countries' stringent loot box regulations,[25] with the latter later reversing its decision.[26]

Within twenty-four hours of its release, Lost Ark became the second most played game on Steam.[27][28]

Release schedules

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In 2021, there were plans between Smilegate and game publisher HappyTuk [zh] to launch Lost Ark in Taiwan.[29] And then in January 2023, the Taiwanese servers launch was putting on hold.[30] They later publicly apologized for some unforeseen circumstances during the closing Beta test, confirming that the server are now ready to launched on May 30, 2024.[31]

Reception

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Lost Ark received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[32]

PC Magazine praised Lost Ark's combat, writing, "Abilities look good, sound sufficiently powerful, and feel great to use. You can’t help but feel like a combat god when you divekick a crowd, and blast fodder monsters into bloody chunks."[42] Despite enjoying some of the minigames, Rock Paper Shotgun disliked the game's structure and felt, compared to other MMOs, Lost Ark had little to offer: "Some may relish the chores, the gradual progress of the EXP bar, and the allure of shiny loot rewards... Yet, there's nothing I've seen so far in the game's questing and progression that makes it stand out from the competition."[44] PC Gamer liked the combat abilities, but criticized the story: "Lost Ark can be a captivating adventure, which makes it a shame that the main story is simply not that compelling. The central cast of characters are a largely one-dimensional carousel of exhaustingly noble heroes and villains."[39] The Western release was also criticized for its high volume of bots.[45]

Notes

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  1. ^ Korean: 《로스트아크》

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