Lost Ark reveals Part 1 of their 2023 roadmap, which will feature a Witcher Event, Anniversary Celebration, Tulubik Battlefield, Artist Advanced Class, Rowen Continent, Brelshaza Hard Mode, and Hanumatan Guardian Raid.
Details of Lost Ark’s Part 1 roadmap were obtained from an official Steam post, and we’ve included everything you need to know below. Be sure to check out our Latest News section for more great content!
Lost Ark 2023 Roadmap – Part 1
January
Witcher Event
In January, an entirely new island will appear in Arkesia, where you can uncover the mysteries that will lead to encounters with iconic characters from The Witcher. There will be Witcher-themed cosmetics, quests, new character customization scars, Cards, Stronghold structures, and Emojis (and more) for those participating in the event.
QoL Updates
A quality-of-life update with improvements to guild systems, guild PvP, Una’s Tasks, and more will accompany the Lost Ark x Witcher event.
February
Anniversary Celebration
February marks the first anniversary of Lost Ark launching in the West! A few notable events will be released. However, details of the events have yet to be revealed.
Rowen Continent
Rowen is located east of Shushire, filled with Sylmael, the crimson jewels that are a precious resource in Arkesia. The lore of Rown includes a prosperous ancient civilization that disappeared and was forgotten from Arkesia’s history. However, rumors about the abundant crimson jewels covering the land spread, and factions coveting them began mustering their forces in Rowen.
To begin the world quest for Rowen, you will need an Item Level of 1445. Interestingly, at the end of the Rowen world quests, a faction can be chosen for open-world PvP, and there are two competing factions: Preigelli and Liebertane.
Preigeli was formed under the belief that the chaos in Rowen was due to its indulgences and that strict rules were needed in Rowen. They were created by a group of mercenaries who are good at utilizing machines. “Order defeats Chaos every time.”
Libertane was formed under the belief that the chaos in Rowen was due to overly strict rules and restrictions. This group of pirates and mages values freedom and passion. “We have a simple rule. Take as much as you can.”
You must choose a side and participate in the war to determine who will rule Rowen. Once you’ve selected a faction, you’ll be entered into a PvP mode against the opposing faction.
Ranks for the Factions are divided into 15 ties. They can be earned by participating in activities to get Faction XP, such as killing the opposing faction’s members and participating in daily, weekly, and co-op quests.
March
Tulubik Battlefield
There will also be a new type of PvP arriving in March called Tulubik Battlefield, where 96-player (48 v 48) must battle it out. The Battlefield will feature bases to capture, special secondary objectives, and dozens of players to fight on the other team. Matches are held at specified times during the week.
Two types of matches can occur:
- Regular Match: consists of 48 players on each side.
- Friend Match: Held when more than 40 players are waiting after the Regular Match’s opening time has ended.
Faction Rank 5 and Item Level 1490 is required to participate in the Tulubik Battlefield, and Faction XP can be earned by all those who answer their faction’s call to action.
General Updates
The next significant batch of quality-of-life updates will arrive in March, along with balance changes, new events, and the third Arkpass! More details on these events, changes, and the Arkpass will be revealed later.
April
Artist Advanced Class
The new Advanced Class is arriving in April! The Artist is capable of tactical versatility with illusion powers from her brush and specializes in supporting her team. With her magical brush and flowing ink, the Artist can either attack foes directly or summon holy beasts by painting them.
While the Artist’s attack power is on the low side, she can provide strong support to allies and rescue them from peril with her illusion powers— making her a welcome member of any party.
The Artist’s Class Identity is Moonfall & Sunrise. The Artist can fill the Harmony Meter by landing skills on foes; when the Meter is full, she can create up to 3 Harmony Orbs. Harmony Orbs can be used to cast Moonfall and Sunrise. Moonfall can strengthen multiple party members immediately with the power of Stroke, and Sunrise, with the power of Paint, can create a Sun Marble which refills a single party member’s HP. The Artist is the beginning of an entirely new class category; Specialists, who will have more than one appearance in 2023.
Previously, the Lost Ark team stated that some content in the original version of the game may be adapted for Western audiences. While they do want to preserve the authenticity of the original game, they also must work with Smilegate RPG to make localization updates to ensure the game feels approachable and representative of our Western players. Nothing gameplay-related will change for the Artist Class, but some skins will be modified to fit Western norms better.
Specifically, skins with short skirts will have shorts added underneath the skirt, and other skins will have adjusted pant lengths or tights added. We will be working to preserve the original spirit of the skins when applying these changes to ensure players have various compelling customization options for this uniquely versatile class.
Brelshaza Hard Mode
The Phantom Legion Commander will return in a more challenging version of the 8-player Legion Raid. Hard Mode will increase the difficulty and increase the rewards, introducing the new Ancient quality of gear and accessories. Brelshaza Hard Mode will require Item Level 1540 for gates 1 & 2, 1550 for gates 3 & 4, and 1560 for gates 5 & 6.
Hanumatan Guardian Raid
The Solar Guardian Hanumatan is hallowed in Anikka. The martial artists of Anikka followed Hanumatan’s movements to develop a martial art. A powerful force of destruction in the Chain War 500 years ago, Hanumatan has sensed chaos looming in Arkesia and has woken from a long slumber.
After spectating the state of the world with dispassionate eyes, he has concluded: Humans are the enemies endangering Arkesia. Hanumatan must be stopped before his cold, and furious wrath destroys every life form on Arkesia.
Challenging Hanumatan in a Guardian Raid will require Item Level 1540, and like Brelshaza Hard Mode, Ancient accessories can be earned by successful parties.
Looking Ahead
While this is only Part 1 of the 2023 Roadmap, more unique events, modes, bug fixes, updates, and more will come to Lost Ark in 2023.
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