On April 21, after several setbacks, the major April update for Lost Ark was released. This was very well received by players. Especially the Ark Pass is generating a lot of excitement in the community. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What kind of pass is it? With the big April update of Lost Ark, not only did a ton of new content come to our version of the MMORPG, but also a new form of monetization. The battle pass for Lost Ark is called Ark Pass and comes in three different variations:
- Ark Pass Free – Free and activated for everyone, it offers some rewards that help you progress in the game
- Ark Pass Premium – For 1,500 Royal Crystals, or about €15, you get primarily more rewards from those included in the free pass
- Super Premium Ark Pass – For 3,000 Royal Crystals, about €30, you receive additional rewards and also cosmetic content
A detailed overview of the pass and its content as well as functionality has also been made available for you.
Previously, the pass was already criticized for the skins not looking particularly nice, and players were already joking about it. Furthermore, the Ark Pass once again sparked a Pay2Win discussion since the exact rewards were not yet known.
Now it is here and seems to have countered all counterarguments, as fans are responding very positively to the various passes and are excited about what is being offered. Even the free pass offers excellent rewards for relatively little effort.
What other content is well received? Besides the new class, the Spear Wielder, and the new continent, small adjustments and an event are particularly well received by fans. The update overall receives mostly positive feedback. However, we would like to highlight a few small highlights:
- The increase in the maximum character slots per account from 12 to 18 is particularly appreciated by Western players
- In your skill menu, default “K”, you can now sort the skills so that currently equipped ones are at the top. A small detail, but one that excites many players
- The express event, which helps you quickly get a character to gear score 1,000, is also very well received
However, especially with the express event, there is also backlash from players who do not like to read quest texts. When you open the event interface, you need to select a character for the event. This choice cannot currently be undone, as indicated by a yellow text.
But if you start the event on a character that already has a gear score of 1,000, the rewards are simply completely useless. This error has happened to so many players already that a corresponding warning is now even displayed above the in-game chat.
The pass is very well received by fans – How about you?
How does the community react? There are actually very few negative voices about the battle pass and its content. Both the paid versions and the free variant are very well received by fans. Others think that the €30 version of the pass is particularly worth it, as it contains the best content and cool cosmetic items.
The Ark Pass offers something for every type of player. Whether you are grabbing free materials in the free version or getting a bunch of cool cosmetic items for €30.
The exclusive mount is also very well received. You get it in each of the passes. The tiger has an extremely long jump and is one of the best mounts in the game right now. The only comparable one is the Ceberus, which was reserved for platinum pre-orderers, while the tiger is completely free.
What do you say? In a poll before the official announcement of the pass, we asked you if you would buy the pass. Many agreed to wait for an announcement about the exact contents. Now that these contents are known, we want to know from you – Are you using the Ark Pass, and if so, which one?
“This is way too cool, I can’t stay Free2Play anymore”
What do the fans say? On Reddit and in the forum, the new content is also being discussed. We would like to present a few of these comments to you. This makes the generally very positive atmosphere in the community even clearer:
- Imbahr writes (via reddit): “This actually looks really cool. I like it.”
- Kaasuru writes (via reddit): “Wow, this is worth a huge amount for just €30. Even with the free version, it should now really be easy to reach gear score 1,415. Good job with this thing!”
- Also giftmeosusupporter says: “Oh damn, now it’s really time. This is way too cool, I can’t stay Free2Play anymore.”
- Kid_Muscle_ also writes: “My dream of a +20 weapon just became a little more realistic, fantastic.”
One of the few negative points, however, is that the paid versions of the pass can only be purchased with the red crystals, that is, real money. However, you cannot get the Ark Pass for blue crystals, which can also be farmed with gold.
You have until July 14 to complete the 30 levels of the pass and collect all rewards. If you do not finish in time, you can buy individual levels for blue crystals. What do you think of the update and especially the Ark Pass? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO, we look forward to the discussions and opinions.
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