Welcome to Arkesia, Heroes
The bards in Arkesia tell of a legendary war, in which the demon Kazeros was defeated with the aid of a powerful relic called the Ark. Now Kazeros and his demon legion have returned seeking bloodthirsty vengeance, and it’s up to the heroes of Arkesia to stop them. Set sail across the wide world, fight the legions of darkness, and unleash the legendary power of the lost Ark—before it's too late. Interested adventurers can learn more about the history of Arkesia here.
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat. Define your fighting style with your class and advanced class, and customize your skills, weapons, and gear to bring your might to bear as you fight against hordes of enemies, colossal bosses, and dark forces seeking the power of the Ark in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
Explore Without Limits
Explore seven vast, varied continents and the seas between them to find vibrant cultures, strange and fantastical beasts, and all the unexpected marvels waiting to be discovered. Delve into the secrets of Arkesia, prove your might in battles and raids, compete against other players in PvP, travel to distant islands in search of hidden riches, face packs of enemies and colossal bosses in the open world, and more.
Define Your Fight
Lost Ark offers easy-to-learn features with unexpected depth and room for customization. Hit the ground running with pick-up-and-play action then take control of your combat with the unique Tripod system. Unlock three tiers of customization for each of your abilities, giving you powerful control of exactly how you fight. Lost Ark’s ever-expanding roster of iconic classes—each with their own distinct advanced classes—offers plenty of room to explore until you find the combat style that’s just right for you. Then, you can unlock three tiers of customization for each of your abilities, giving you unprecedented control of your combat style. Learn more about the classes available in Lost Ark here.
Your Odyssey Awaits
Splash into massively satisfying ARPG-style combat and progression as you quest, raid, and fight on the scope of an MMO. Whether you want to play solo, in groups with friends, or matched up with other adventurers in the world, there’s an epic adventure waiting for you. Fight in the open world or delve into chaos dungeons, go head-to-head in expert PvP duels, test your mettle on epic quests, raid against bosses big and small, and hold your own in the fight against the Demon Legion to reclaim the power and light of the Lost Ark.
The same goes for other features: as you continue your journey, you’ll find non-combat skills, crafting, guilds and social systems, and other rich features that bring the world alive. Whether you want to skim along the surface or dive deep into the details is up to you.
Help Us Prepare
Interested in joining the confidential Closed Technical Alpha Test from June 11-16? Sign up here. Testers will be invited as needed, with the first wave of players receiving Steam keys to enter Arkesia on June 11 at 12:00 noon PT (7:00 p.m. UTC). Please visit our Alpha Test post for more information, including instructions on how to access the Official Lost Ark forums. For any additional questions regarding Lost Ark or the Closed Technical Alpha Test, please visit our FAQ. If you’re experiencing an issue signing up for or participating in the Closed Technical Alpha Test, you can contact our customer support team.
Looking Ahead
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See you in Arkesia!
