Lost Ark News

Abyssal Assault Update Arrives May 21

Heroes of Arkesia,

The Abyssal Assault update arrives in Arkesia on May 21, bringing with it a wave of new content, quality-of-life improvements, and the next chapter in the battle against Kazeros.

This update introduces Rimeria, a new continent filled with illusion, mystery, and ancient secrets. Continue the main story quest, meet new characters, and unlock powerful progression systems.

The Arkesia Grand Prix also makes its return. Team up for Naruni Racing and earn coins through daily missions, weekly content, and chaotic dinosaur races to exchange for valuable event rewards.

From new events and systems to raid balance updates and cosmetic additions, Abyssal Assault sets the tone for a packed season of content. Read the full release notes here and we'll see you in Arkesia!

Free MMORPG Lost Ark is getting a new way to play as Amazon cuts back the grind

Lost Ark is a game I've really enjoyed, fusing the action RPG gameplay and combat of games like Diablo and Path of Exile with the structure, multiplayer focus, and encounter design of MMOs such as FF14 and World of Warcraft. It even won me over with its increasingly weird and wonderful story. Yet its demanding grind and need to log in for regular daily or weekly checklists to keep up meant that as soon as I took a break, it was hard to come back. Now, Amazon Games is unveiling a dramatic set of plans including an all-new mode, improved grind, and harder challenges for veterans.

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Team Update - May 2025

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Heroes of Arkesia,

In a special update, we’re trying something a little different. Instead of our usual written letter, we’re bringing you a video update straight from the team to give you an inside look at what’s ahead for Lost Ark.

Join Roxx, Matt, and Henry as they dive into major system changes, share our thoughts on key community feedback, and tease what’s coming next — including new modes, raid previews, and long-term plans for the game. You’ll also hear about a big team change we’re excited to share.

From progression improvements to experimental updates, this video sets the stage for what’s next in Arkesia.

We’ll see you in Arkesia,
- The Lost Ark Team

Eye on Arkesia - May and June 2025

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Heroes of Arkesia,

Get a first look at what’s coming to Lost Ark in the May and June updates — including your journey into Rimeria and the prologue to the Kazeros Raid: Act 3. Join Roxx and Henry for a breakdown of new quests, rewards, and progression updates, plus a preview of what’s next for the fight against Kazeros.

We’ll see you in Arkesia!

Lost Ark is on a journey of redemption as Smilegate takes aim at progression

It's no secret that Lost Ark isn't where it used to be. The Diablo-adjacent MMO launched in 2022 with a staggering 1.3 million concurrent Steam players, but over that year, that number trailed off. In 2025, the player count sits at around 20,000, and while that's respectable, it's a far cry from launch. That could all be about to change, however, as Smilegate's MMO has been slowly climbing back up after a recent major update. With some big changes to the core experience and multiple progression alterations to help players get reacquainted with the game, this could be Lost Ark's moment.

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