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''Lost Ark'' was fully released in the [[South Korea|South Korean]] region on November 12, 2018.<ref name="gamemeca"/> It is in [[Software_release_life_cycle#Open_and_closed_beta|open beta]] in the Russian region, and open for closed beta registration in Japan as of June 25, 2020.<ref name="massivelyop"/>
''Lost Ark'' was fully released in the [[South Korea|South Korean]] region on November 12, 2018.<ref name="gamemeca"/> It is in [[Software_release_life_cycle#Open_and_closed_beta|open beta]] in the Russian region, and open for closed beta registration in Japan as of June 25, 2020.<ref name="massivelyop"/>


The game is scheduled for release on February 11, 2022 in North America and Europe<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> but will be unavailable in [[Belgium]] and [[Netherlands|the Netherlands]] owing to some of its in-game reward systems' incompatibility with their [[Loot_box#Netherlands|loot box legislation]].<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>
The game will release on February 11, 2022 in North America and Europe. Those who bought any of the four founders packs available for the game, will get a three day head start beginning 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> The game will be unavailable in [[Belgium]] and [[Netherlands|the Netherlands]] owing to some of its in-game reward systems' incompatibility with their [[Loot_box#Netherlands|loot box legislation]].<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>


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 12:57, 4 February 2022

Lost Ark
Developer(s)Tripod Studio
Smilegate RPG
Publisher(s)Smilegate
Amazon Games
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • KOR: December 4, 2019
  • NA/EU: February 11, 2022
Genre(s)MMORPG, action role-playing
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Lost Ark[a] is an isometric 2.5D fantasy massively multiplayer online action role-playing game (MMOARPG).[1][2] It is co-developed by Tripod Studio and Smilegate's game development subsidiary Smilegate RPG.[3] It was fully released in the South Korean region on November 12, 2018.[4] The game is releasing in European and North American regions on February 11, 2022, where it will be published by Amazon Games.[1][5][6]

Lost Ark won six game awards in various categories at the Korea Game Awards 2019.[7] Developing the game cost about $85.4 million.[8]

Gameplay

Lost Ark is primarily focused on PvE and exploration (questing, achievement/collectible hunting, crafting, etc.) but features PvP elements as well.[citation needed] Players start by customizing their character which they can then level up by completing the storyline.[citation needed] Reaching level 50 unlocks access to tiered endgame dungeons and raids, at which point all further progress is tied to the character's gear score.[citation needed]

Development

Lost Ark's development began in 2011[9] under the codename Project T.[10][11]

The game uses Unreal Engine 3 to render 3D characters in a pseudo-3D isometric environment.[12] As of December 2021, it only supports DirectX 9, with DirectX 11 support scheduled for release in January 2022.[13][14]

Release

Lost Ark was fully released in the South Korean region on November 12, 2018.[4] It is in open beta in the Russian region, and open for closed beta registration in Japan as of June 25, 2020.[2]

The game will release on February 11, 2022 in North America and Europe. Those who bought any of the four founders packs available for the game, will get a three day head start beginning February 8, 2022.[15][16][17] The game will be unavailable in Belgium and the Netherlands owing to some of its in-game reward systems' incompatibility with their loot box legislation.[18]

Notes

  1. ^ Korean: 로스트 아크

References

  1. ^ a b Palumbo, Alessio (August 20, 2020). "Lost Ark MMOARPG May Be Finally Due West Next Year Thanks to Amazon Games". Wccftech.com.
  2. ^ a b Neal, Chris (June 11, 2020). "Lost Ark announces a registration date for Japanese closed beta, shows off a guild territory feature for Season 2". Massively Overpowered.
  3. ^ "Hack-and-Slash MMORPG Lost Ark Gets Debut Trailer, as Developer Considers Global Market". Overclockersclub.com. November 16, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b 종화, 류 (November 27, 2019). "지금까진 테스트, 로스트아크 '정식 서비스' 12월 시작한다". 게임메카 (in Korean). Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Vitale, Adam (August 20, 2020). "Amazon Games enters publishing agreement with 'Lost Ark' developer Smilegate RPG to release a game in 2021". RPG Site.
  6. ^ Messner, Steven (June 10, 2021). "Amazon Games is localizing one of South Korea's most exciting MMOs, Lost Ark". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Smilegate Holdings (November 13, 2019). "Smilegate RPG "Lost Ark" Wins Six Awards including the Grand Prize at the 2019 Korea Game Awards". Cision PR Newswire.
  8. ^ "Smilegate RPG's Lost Ark wins best prize at 2019 Korean Game Award". Pulsenews.co.kr. November 14, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Lost Ark will be launched on November 7th, new information and Q&A from Media Day". Lostarkdatabase.com. September 17, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "SmileGate to Develop Two Major Games with Unreal Engine 3". Unrealengine.com. April 24, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  11. ^ Gell, Adam (November 14, 2014). "MMO's Don't Look Much Better Than Lost Ark". Hitc.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Olivetti, J. (November 13, 2014). "Lost Ark is an isometric action MMO built in Unreal Engine 3". Endgadget. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  13. ^ Sellner, Mark (December 28, 2021). "Lost Ark bekommt DirectX 11 – Sieht besser aus und läuft auch noch flüssiger". mein-mmo.de. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  14. ^ "Lost Ark: Bekommt nach dem Release Unterstützung für DirectX 11". pcgameshardware.de. December 31, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  15. ^ "Diablo-like Lost Ark officially launches February 11 in the West". December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  16. ^ "Lost Ark release date and gameplay trailer debut for Amazon's new MMO ARPG". December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "Lost Ark gets official release date". December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  18. ^ Lost Ark [@playlostark] (January 4, 2022). "Unfortunately, we will not be able to support Belgium and the Netherlands due to local laws and regulations regarding random in-game items" (Tweet). Retrieved January 28, 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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