In Korea, the LOA On took place. This is the biggest event of the year for Lost Ark. The developers presented their new content there, including new raids, three new classes, and a “Major Graphics Update.” All of this is set to be released in Korea in 2023 and will also partially come to us.
What are the highlights? Right from the start, the developers announced 3 new classes:
- The Slayer is expected to be released in Korea in January. There is a video about her that we have embedded here in the article. She will be a female berserker.
- The Soul Eater will come later in the year. This is an assassin.
- Additionally, a new male Scrapper has been teased with an image. However, specific information is still missing.
Immediately after, the continuation of the main story and a new continent were introduced. These will bring a new Abyss dungeon and a completely new system called “Elixir,” which is intended to expand the equipment systems.
Next up were new raids, PvP content, and “Quality of Life” updates. A highlight will also be a large graphics update. We will explain which content was specifically announced.
Lost Ark brings new features for every player type in 2023
What is there for PvE fans? They can initially look forward to a new continent. Voldis will bring an Abyss dungeon and the announced Elixir system. This is intended to be a new progress system for equipment that will require a lot of gold, which will be drawn out of the game.
Additionally, there will be several more dungeons and raids:
- The new Legion raid Thaemine is said to be the toughest Lost Ark has ever had. It will have four phases, and there will be “Fake Attacks” intended to confuse the players.
- Next is the Kazeros raid, which is set to have a completely new style and entirely new mechanics.
- Additionally, two new Guardian raids are coming: the bat Veskal and the frog Gargedith.
There will also be new items, stickers, and trophies for one’s island.
What is coming for PvP fans? Lost Ark will get two completely new PvP modes in 2023. The first will be a MOBA in 4v4 style. There will be 2 lanes and PvE monsters, and you will be able to play various characters.
The second mode is called Primal Island and will be a battle royale with survival mechanics.
What can all players look forward to? Lost Ark will become prettier. A large graphics update is set to come, adjusting reflections, water, and lighting. Additionally, the MVP screen will be overhauled to display more data.
For the classes, the third awakening ability will be unlocked next year. This affects both PvE and PvP players.
Additionally, the developers are tweaking several aspects to make the MMORPG more enjoyable. There will be new storage space for raid materials, and you should be able to sail faster with ships in the future.
Last but not least, new instruments will be introduced that can be controlled via the keyboard.
You can watch the entire LOA On in Korean with English subtitles here:
Is all of this really coming in 2023? Last year, the developers stated that they managed to incorporate 88.6% of the announced content from the LOA On into the game. If they succeed again, a large part of the content announced here will actually be released in Korea in 2023.
What of this is coming to us? This has not yet been revealed. However, we expect an official roadmap from Smilegate/Amazon soon.
What do you think of the changes? Do they appeal to you? What should come to us as soon as possible?
Lost Ark initially had some hurdles to overcome. If they manage that, the raids and PvP are particularly impressive. I found that out myself in November 2022:
