Upcoming MMORPG Lost Ark will get three added regions at launch

pcgamesn.com:

The Lost Ark release date is fast approaching. Ahead of the MMORPG’s arrival in western regions early next month, developer Smilegate RPG and publisher Amazon Games have unveiled a bunch of new features and changes coming with its live launch, which include three new regions to explore, which weren’t available during closed beta.

The first of these will take players to the Yorn region of Arkesia. Here, you’ll “find yourself headed underground to the home of the Umar race — a group of dwarven people that inhabit the depths below the seemingly barren land”, as the devs explain. The Umar people include artisans who are regarded for their craftwork, which is reflected in the intricate architecture found in the region. There’ll be new quests, bosses, Chaos dungeons, “and more” to find here. Details are light at the moment, but it sounds like there’ll be plenty to sink your teeth into.

The continent of Feiton, meanwhile, is somewhere you might find “a little bit… less than welcoming”, the devs tease. During a previous conflict called the Chain War, the lands were poisoned – something that continues to shape the landscape even now. The region is home to a half-human, half-demon people called the Delains, who are ruled under the “careful control” of a powerful organisation of assassins called the Avesta.

Finally, there’s Punika. This region is a “tropical and magical” place, with “much to explore and experience from nature’s beauty to the festivals put on by the inhabitants”. There’s a spot called Nia Village which is “vibrant and lively” and Starstand Beach is full of colourful sands. Sounds like a nice spot for a holiday, really.

You’ll need to watch out for Punika’s wildlife, though, as “something strange” appears to be