The developers of the MMORPG Lost Ark have provided an outlook on some highlights that players can expect in the upcoming months in a roadmap for 2023. These include a Witcher event, a new continent, and new activities as well as the next class.
The news at a glance
- In January, the Witcher event will take place in Lost Ark
- In February, the first anniversary of Lost Ark in the West will be celebrated, and the continent Rowen will be introduced
- In March, the Battlefield of Tulubik will arrive
- In April, there will be the difficult mode “Cave of Twilight,” the new raid “Temple of Eternity,” and the new class “Artist”
By the way: Since December 14, the December update has arrived in Lost Ark and brings not only numerous quality-of-life adjustments and the new class of the Summoner but also the new Legion raid Brelshaza, which is currently frustrating fans – but not because of the difficulty.
January: Witcher event and quality of life adjustments
In January, a Witcher event will take place in Lost Ark, where you can meet familiar characters from The Witcher and complete new event quests. There will also be new Witcher-related cosmetic items available in the shop, including scars for character customization, cards, fortress buildings, emojis, and more. The event will be accompanied by a series of quality of life adjustments, which include improvements to guild systems, guild PvP, Unas tasks, and more.
February: Anniversary celebration and new continent Rowen
February in Lost Ark brings two major events: the first anniversary of the launch in the West and the introduction of the continent Rowen.
To celebrate the first anniversary, special events will be planned to celebrate the successes of the past 12 months. Details about the events will be announced at a later date.
Now to the new continent: Rowen is rich in valuable Sylmael jewels and was long inhabited by a flourishing civilization before it fell into oblivion. Now the factions Preigelli and Liebertane are fighting for supremacy in Rowen and control over the Sylmael jewels. Players can choose a side after the world quest (item level 1445 required) and compete against the opposing faction in PvP mode. There are also new quests and dungeons in Rowen that offer special rewards
The war between the factions begins in February, but the competition will become even fiercer in March when the Battlefield of Tulubik is released.
March: Battlefield of Tulubik
In March, the Battlefield of Tulubik will appear in Lost Ark. Tulubik is a desert region left behind by the ancient civilization of Rowen. On the Battlefield of Tulubik, you can compete in PvP battles against other players and gain control over strategically important areas.
- It offers various PvP game modes, such as “Capture the Flag” and “Team Deathmatch.”
- There are rewards for participation and achieving accomplishments, such as fame and experience points, which contribute to improving your character level, as well as special cosmetic items.
- 96 players (48 vs. 48) will battle on the RvR battlefield for the conquest of bases and secondary objectives will assist.
- The Battlefield of Tulubik is available for players from level 50 and requires item level 1490.
- There is special equipment that you can use on the Battlefield of Tulubik to enhance your abilities.
The Battlefield of Tulubik also offers a ranking system where you can prove your skills compared to other players. You can improve your ranking by being successful in battles and achieving accomplishments. The ranking will be reset regularly to give all players a fair chance to showcase their skills.
April: Class Artist, hard mode “Chaos mode” and new raid “Cave of Twilight”
In April, the new class Artist will be available in Lost Ark. The Artist class is a melee class that specializes in the art of war and can harness the power of the elements. The Artist class has various abilities that impact damage, defense, and support. She excels at taking down her opponents with combined attacks and combos.
Beyond the new class, the hard mode “Chaos mode” will also be introduced, aimed at experienced players who want to test their skills. The Chaos mode offers tougher enemies and greater challenges than the normal difficulty level. Additionally, there are special mechanics in Chaos mode, such as the reduction of players’ maximum hit points or the increase of enemies’ damage resistance.
Also new: The new raid “Cave of Twilight”. The raid is an instanced PvE challenge designed for groups of up to 20 players. In the Cave of Twilight, you must contend with powerful boss enemies and make tactical decisions to succeed. The raid will be available in various difficulty levels to accommodate players of different skill levels. The rewards for the raid “Cave of Twilight” include rare items, equipment, and other valuable loot.
More updates in the coming months
The developer of Lost Ark has announced that further updates and innovations will be released in the coming months. These include new cosmetic items, changes in game balance, events, bug fixes, and much more.
Recently, 3 new classes and a major graphical update were announced in Korea. However, there are still no release dates for the West.
