Lost Ark
News, coverage and analysis tracking Lost Ark across the outlets.- Evening PatchesThis article provides patch notes for several games, including Hades II's post-launch update, Lost Ark's The Shadows Rise update, and War Robots' 12.0 update. These updates introduce various changes and new content to the respective titles.
- MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s dramaThis week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
Lost Ark's Matt Huston delivers a lonely final video roadmap, and it's breaking my heartLost Ark franchise lead Matt Huston delivered the game's final video roadmap, announcing a shift to text-based updates following recent departures from the Amazon Games team. The roadmap details upcoming content including Shadow Raids, Chaos Rifts, new gear, and the Catarum Archipelago region. Huston expressed gratitude for the community's support and acknowledged the contributions of former team members Roxanne Sabo and Henry Stelter.- Lost Ark delivers its last video roadmap update, teasing new raids, mechanics, and a region this springAmazon has announced that its roadmap videos for Lost Ark will cease, with future updates shifting to blog posts. Franchise lead Matt Huston previewed upcoming content including new raids, mechanics, and the Catarum Archipelago region for spring and summer. Despite community support for Huston, players have expressed dissatisfaction with recent layoffs and the game's declining player count on Steam.
- Well Fed: If MMORPGs were actually candy…This article humorously compares various MMORPGs to different types of candy, exploring their unique characteristics and player experiences. Games like Final Fantasy XIV are likened to complex UK chocolate bars, while Elder Scrolls Online is compared to steady gummy bears, and World of Warcraft to the distinct sour gummy worms.
- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chainsThis week's MMO news includes Daybreak's announcement of EverQuest Legacy, a spinoff of the classic game, and the surprise early access launch of Camelot Unchained after eight years in beta. Several other MMOs received updates, including V Rising, New World, and EverQuest II, while Epic Games faced significant layoffs due to overspending and a slump in Fortnite's performance.
- Vague Patch Notes: Cringe is goodThis opinion piece argues that 'cringe' elements in game marketing, such as those seen in Amazon's promotional videos for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, are actually good and effective. The author suggests that genuine enthusiasm and a lack of shame, even if job-related, foster authentic connection and enrich the player experience, contrasting it with negative behaviors.
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 559: Not all Marvel Heroes wear capesThe Massively OP Podcast episode 559 covers the relaunch of Marvel Heroes, layoffs at Lost Ark, and the settlement of the EverQuest emulator lawsuit. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss various MMO-related topics in a "Daily Grind Blitz" segment, including player habits and game design ideas.
- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favorEverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
- The Daily Grind: Which MMORPGs are you genuinely worried about in the longer term?This article discusses concerns about the long-term future of certain MMORPGs, specifically mentioning Lost Ark and Amazon's recent actions toward the game. It poses a question to readers about which MMORPGs they genuinely worry about losing in the future, beyond just fading popularity.
Lost Ark fans fear the worst as Amazon lays off more employees 'as part of broader organizational decisions'Amazon Games has undergone significant layoffs, leading to concerns among Lost Ark players about the game's future, despite its continued decent player numbers. The Lost Ark development team has acknowledged the cuts but stated their commitment to improving and advancing the game. The layoffs follow Amazon's earlier decision to shut down New World and a broader shift towards AI development.- Amazon hit MMORPG Lost Ark with layoffs, including key members of the community teamAmazon has reportedly laid off more staff from its publishing team for the MMORPG Lost Ark, including key community and marketing lead Roxx and producer Henry Stelter. This follows earlier layoffs and the shutdown of New World's development. Despite a significant decline in concurrent players since its launch, Lost Ark still maintains a player base that many MMORPGs would envy.
- As key Lost Ark devs leave, Amazon Games says "trust is earned through actions, not words"Amazon Games has undergone a restructuring that led to the departure of Lost Ark developers Roxanne Sabo and Henry Stelter. The company stated that trust is built through actions and assured that development on the game will continue.
- Lost Ark compensates players for downtime and survey response as Amazon preps April updateAmazon Games is preparing Lost Ark's April update and compensating players for recent downtime and survey participation. The upcoming update will introduce level 1730 Hell Keys for Paradise content, with a note that keys earned before the update will not provide Serca honing materials. Players can redeem a code for free gifts as thanks for completing a recent survey.
- MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls OnlineThis week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
- Lost Ark brings raid updates, ‘major narrative developments,’ and a new event in latest patchThe latest Lost Ark update, 'Ends of the Abyss,' brings major narrative developments to a conclusion, featuring a final battle in Petrania and numerous cinematic sequences. The patch also includes significant adjustments to guardian raids, such as removing limited revivals and altering guardian behavior, alongside new events like the Guardianknight challenge and a spring event shop.
- Lost Ark sets its End of the Abyss update – with balance tweaks ported from Korea – for March 11Amazon announced that the Lost Ark update 'The End of the Abyss' will be released on March 11th. This update includes a progression update, Paradise season 3, balance tweaks ported from the Korean version, and the conclusion of the first chapter's story. The patch also overhauls guardian raids with changes to revival limits, UI, HP scaling, and introduces a new stagger system.
- Lost Ark is planning another server merge in May and tweaking hell keys in ParadiseAmazon has announced upcoming changes for Lost Ark, including a server merge planned for May across North American and European regions. Additionally, the developers are removing the 1580 Hell Keys from the Paradise system due to low player usage, as progression events now automatically grant higher-tier keys.
Amazon abandons upcoming racing game from former Forza devs, as its departure from triple-A publishing continuesAmazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games for its upcoming narrative-led racing title. The decision is part of Amazon's broader strategy to exit the triple-A publishing space and focus on projects leveraging its unique strengths. Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon developers, is now seeking a new publisher for its open-world game.
What MMORPGs Are Actually Worth Playing in 2025? Seeking Recommendations!This article seeks recommendations for MMORPGs worth playing in 2025, asking the community to consider factors like player base, updates, gameplay, endgame, monetization, and community. It lists several popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, and Guild Wars 2 as examples, encouraging detailed explanations for why each game is recommended.