Lost Ark is a sort of oversized Diablo with more MMORPG elements. The preliminary reports have gotten some really excited, they can hardly wait: But then there was a long silence. And that, even though the video already looked like you could start immediately and experience a lootgasm. But the development of Korean games often takes time.
By the end of July, there might be information
For “April” 2016, the start of a beta was rumored, but there was no information at all. A few internal tests have apparently been conducted in recent months, but nothing has leaked: That runs with focus groups, which are surprisingly tight-lipped.
Now the Korean site Inven reports: The game is now finally ready for Smilegate to let players in. By the end of July, the beta roadmap is expected to be announced in the East. It is assumed that the beta will begin as soon as the teaser site launches – so that could be happening relatively soon.
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The game is expected to be showcased in China by the local publisher at Chinajoy. They are already deep in business with Tencent. However, any hopes of something happening here in the West in the near future can probably be dismissed. There are no indications in that direction. Asia seems to be intended as the core market for now.
The action MMORPG Lost Ark from Korea is very similar in gameplay to Diablo 3. However, it has all the necessary MMORPG elements such as dungeons, raids, crafti...
