Lost Ark is getting a huge quality of life update, but there's a nasty catch

Lost Ark, the enormous MMORPG from Amazon Games, has had a tough time. Players increasingly feel like keeping up is like having a second job if you're not willing to get your credit card out, but time-limited content, RNG-based gear upgrades, and separate accounts for each server all contribute to an aura of malcontent around the game. It currently sits at a 'mixed' rating on Steam, with just 67% of English-language reviews rating it positively. However, developer Smilegate is trying to win fans back with a roadmap of new content for the rest of the year.
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