On February 8, the Head Start of Lost Ark begins. The game, often referred to as a Diablo MMORPG, is finally coming to the West after years of waiting. But who is the game really interesting for? We at MeinMMO will reveal it to you in this brief overview.
What kind of game is this? Lost Ark is a Free2Play MMORPG in isometric perspective. You view your character from above. Accordingly, the controls are adjusted, as you use the mouse for movement and normal attacks. Throughout the game, you will unlock various abilities for which you can then use the keyboard.
While the controls and visuals are reminiscent of Diablo, Lost Ark mainly offers MMO features, including:
- 15 different classes at launch
- Hundreds of quests
- Dozens of dungeons and raids
- Shipbuilding and navigation
- Relationships with NPCs
- Housing
- An auction house for trading
- PvP in special arenas and with a leaderboard
Players from Germany can look forward to a complete localization and even voice acting in their language.
When does Lost Ark launch? Starting on February 8, players who have purchased one of the pre-order packages can dive into the world of Lost Ark. It starts at 6:00 PM German time, but there will be a preload available beforehand.
If you don’t spend any money beforehand, you’ll start on February 11, also at 6:00 PM.
Checklist – Should I play Lost Ark?
For a quick overview, we have included a brief checklist for you. We have prepared 10 statements for you, and if you answer at least 7 of them with “yes,” you can confidently start with Lost Ark. More detailed information can be found further down in the text.
- I am generally looking for a new MMORPG in which I can invest a lot of time.
- I love action-packed combat.
- I have no problem with the isometric perspective.
- The PvP must be fair and should take place in arenas.
- Asian aesthetics do not put me off.
- I have no problem leveling and playing multiple characters.
- Grind for new gear is a must for me.
- A detailed crafting system is not that important to me.
- Navigation is a really cool system.
- I have always wanted a Diablo MMORPG.
Lost Ark is an action-packed MMORPG that may not appeal to everyone
Why should I check out Lost Ark? Lost Ark is one of the most anticipated MMORPGs of 2022. Since its release in 2019 in Korea, players here in the West have been eagerly awaiting their own version. This is primarily due to the combat system and the multitude of content that Lost Ark offers.
Right at the start, you can level up to level 60 and put hundreds of hours of grind into your gear. The MMORPG offers numerous dungeons and raids that must be mastered in a group.
Solo players have the Shadow Peak and the Tower of Fate ahead of them. Both are solo instances where you can fight your way up 50 levels.
Another strength of Lost Ark is in PvP, but many underestimate it. In the arenas, only your skill counts, as the equipment is specially tailored for the mode. Thanks to the leaderboards and tournaments, there are many incentives to get lost alone in PvP.
Finally, the MMORPG also offers numerous side activities such as housing, relationships with NPCs, or navigation.
Who will have problems with Lost Ark? There are some points that make Lost Ark very special, which is why the MMORPG is not for every player. The biggest points are the controls and the visuals.
Anyone used to a classic “over the shoulder” view from WoW, Guild Wars 2, or Final Fantasy XIV will have to adjust significantly to Lost Ark. Moving with the mouse is just very different from WASD.
Visually, the game switches through several genres, including dark fantasy, high fantasy, and steampunk. There are also some elements reminiscent of classic Asian MMORPGs, including the “girl class” Painter, which was released last.
The shop also receives some criticism. In addition to a premium aura for 30 days, there are pets with bonus stats, items that instantly complete daily quests, and revival feathers that can also be used in dungeons. You can learn more about the shop here:
Which server should I choose? As with New World, Amazon does not explicitly publish a server for a language in Lost Ark either. However, the German communities have decided to join together on the server Asta.
You can find out which servers the other communities are going to and where it will be particularly crowded here: Which server should I play Lost Ark on and where will it be really crowded?
Lost Ark is a huge success in Korea
While Lost Ark is just now appearing for us, it is constantly breaking new milestones in Korea. It is currently the second most popular online game, right behind League of Legends. Recently, the game reached a new record with the Painter: Over 260,000 players were online at the same time.
The success can also be attributed to the fact that there are always new content for the MMORPG. While we start in Germany with 15 classes, there are already 22 in Korea. For this year, new story content, new raids, a battle royale, and new mini-games have been announced.
Our author Mark Sellner is already very excited about Lost Ark:
If you can only play one MMORPG in 2022, then invest your time in Lost Ark
