The “Arkesia Ignited” Update is the High Point of Another Busy Year for ‘Lost Ark’

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In February of 2024, Lost Ark celebrated its second anniversary in the West and during those two years, the teams at Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games have released a content update every month. That streak continues up into October’s content update, which is set to be the biggest of the year, and a major moment for Lost Ark players. Featuring the new North Kurzan continent and story updates, the new Tier 4 progression system, Ignite Servers, new raids, events, and much more… October is set to be a major moment for Lost Ark players.

One key upcoming feature is the North Kurzan continent, where players will experience a major narrative development in the story and lore of the game. “North Kurzan is a new portion of the Kurzan continent that players can explore, and the location of one of the most epic battles players will have seen yet,” says Matthew Huston, Associate Franchise Lead for Lost Ark at Amazon Games. “Kurzan is actually located near Mount Antares, where Kazeros (the main antagonist of Lost Ark and leader of the Legion Commanders) had his body sealed by the heroes who opposed him. Previously, players ventured into South Kurzan, where they liberated the region and gathered a massive allied force to take on the Demon Legion and Chaos Guardians, which have taken over North Kurzan and are attempting to revive their evil master, Kazeros.” When players experience North Kurzan, they will gather their forces for a climactic battle to stop the revival of Kazeros, as the fate of Arkesia hangs in the balance.

The story of Lost Ark has ramped up since launch, and October’s update marks the epic conclusion of the game’s first chapter. The battle for North Kurzan represents the highest stakes players have yet to experience, with the future of Arkesia uncertain and in their hands. It also represents a major transitional event in the game’s lore, as one story will end and new adventures will begin.

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