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Lost Ark is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 4,803 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: The Summer Extremes Release Notes (Jul 14, 2026).

Latest official update

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Dimensions Unbound — September Update

Heroes Of Arkesia, The Dimensionalist has arrived, wielding the power of dimensions to reshape the battlefield. This update also brings a major overhaul to gear progression that streamlines the path from Tier 3 into Tier 4, making it faster for new and returning adventurers to…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Tracking
Daily official updates
Players when sampled
4,803
Sample date (UTC)
2026-10-15

This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.

Latest updates & patch notes

3 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. News Steam · Official

    Dimensions Unbound — September Update

    Heroes Of Arkesia, The Dimensionalist has arrived, wielding the power of dimensions to reshape the battlefield. This update also brings a major overhaul to gear progression that streamlines the path from Tier 3 into Tier 4, making it faster for new and returning adventurers to…

    Read on Steam →

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  3. News Steam · Official

    An Update on Lost Ark in the West

    Heroes of Arkesia, After nearly five years of shared adventures in Arkesia, we’re writing today with an update on the future of Lost Ark in the West. Starting in early 2027 Amazon Game Studios will end its live service operations of Lost Ark, with Smilegate taking over going…

    Read on Steam →
  4. News Steam · Official

    The Bitter Cold — August Update

    Heroes of Arkesia, The August update brings the Kazeros Raid: Act 2 Extreme, a limited-time Extreme difficulty version of the Phantom Manifester Brelshaza encounter with Normal, Hard, and Nightmare tiers. Challenge the raid with your party, earn Coins of Fire and Ice, and claim…

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  5. Patch Steam · Official

    The Summer Extremes Release Notes

    HEROES OF ARKESIA, The summer heat brings new challenges. The Kazeros Raid Act 1 Extreme will push your raid party to the limit across three escalating difficulty tiers. Solo Mode expands to Kazeros Raid Act 4 and the Denouement, and a new Matchmaking Mode lets you tackle Serca…

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  6. News Steam · Official

    June Team Update

    Heroes of Arkesia, We have a few things to share as we head into the July update. EVENT SCHEDULE CHANGESThe Kazeros Challenge Express, Twilight Road, Twilight Exchange Shop, and Mokoko Bootcamp will be ending on August 19, earlier than the original September 16 end date. This…

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  7. News Steam · Official

    Community Emote Design Competition 2026

    Heroes of Arkesia, Craft an original emote for the chance to get your creation into Lost Ark. You can focus on your favorite character, create the perfect reaction for a preferred activity, or anything else — as long it is Lost Ark themed! Here's everything you need to know to…

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  8. News Steam · Official

    Ratlympics 4: Corvus Tul Rat, Gate 2 Nightmare

    Watch some of your favorite Creators race through Corvus Tul Rat, Gate 2 Nightmare, spanning two days. Event starts June 12, 12 p.m. PT and day one will be hosted by Stoopzz. Day two on June 13, 12 p.m. PT will be hosted by Johnpal. Whether you tune in for the triumphs or…

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  9. Patch Steam · Official

    The Twilight Isle Release Notes

    Heroes of Arkesia, A new chapter begins. Uncharted islands have emerged from the mists, a forgotten cathedral holds new challenges, and a massive wave of progression events is here to help you and your friends gear up for what comes next. This update introduces the Cadarum…

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  10. Patch Steam · Official

    Return Of Argos Release Notes

    Heroes of Arkesia, Argos is back. The Holy Beast has been reimagined as a standalone frost-themed event encounter, and whether you cleared the original on day one or never got the chance, Snowflake Argos has something for you. This update introduces the Snowflake Argos event…

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  11. News Steam · Official

    Behind the Scenes: Shadow Raids

    Heroes of Arkesia, We caught up with Smilegate to learn what went into creating the new Shadow Raid experience. After the fall of Kazeros, the Primordial Beings have begun to stir. Serca, the Witch of Pain, makes her debut in Arkesia. Shadow Raids introduce three new mechanics…

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  12. Patch Steam · Official

    The Shadows Rise Release Notes

    Heroes of Arkesia, The Shadows Rise and await your arrival. This update features loads of new content, including the very first Shadow Raid - Serca, Witch Of Pain, new Tier 4 progression with Destined Tremor Gear, challenging solo content including Chaos Rift and Haal's…

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  13. News Steam · Official

    Lost Ark 2026 - April's New Perspective

    Embark on an epic adventure across the continent of Arkesia with every step you take. Face overwhelming battles against the Abyss Lord, Kazeros, in intense combat that unfolds before your eyes. Experience Lost Ark in a stunning new dimension, fully realized in 3D. Version 4.1…

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In the news (5)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. PCGamesN

    Lost Ark's Matt Huston delivers a lonely final video roadmap, and it's breaking my heart

    Seeing developers leave a job they love always hurts, and yet I didn't expect the latest Lost Ark roadmap video to hit me quite this hard. Recent restructuring at Amazon Games saw two of the faces of the MMORPG , community manager Roxanne Sabo and producer Henry Stelter, both…

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  2. PC Gamer

    Lost Ark fans fear the worst as Amazon lays off more employees 'as part of broader organizational decisions'

    Some high-profile layoffs at Amazon Game Studios has Lost Ark fans worried that the game is approaching its end of days, despite still putting up decent player numbers on Steam. In a message posted on its website, the Lost Ark dev team acknowledged that cuts have happened, but…

    Read on PC Gamer →
  3. PCGamesN

    As key Lost Ark devs leave, Amazon Games says "trust is earned through actions, not words"

    The future of Lost Ark seemingly hangs in the balance, as key members of the Amazon Games team announce their departure from the studio that brought Smilegate's Korean-first MMO to a global audience. In response, the team has shared a message promising to "keep working to…

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  4. PC Gamer

    This Lost Ark skin turns your warrior into a stereotypical gamer, complete with Mountain Dew gut and a pair of slides

    For the fourth anniversary of Lost Ark's release in the west, the MMO action-RPG added a bunch of skins that, in the original Korean version, were designed by and then voted for by players. The results are mostly in line with what you might expect from Lost Ark's skins—for a…

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  5. PCGamesN

    New Lost Ark update adds a class that's got my Final Fantasy senses tingling, but it's the cutbacks to the grind I'm most excited for

    Lost Ark gave me a real surprise when Amazon Games brought it across from Korea to a global audience. With ARPG combat reminiscent of Diablo, but a structure that quickly reveals its hand as more of an MMORPG , it's a strange fusion that starts slow but kept me plugging along…

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Game overview

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 in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.

Genre
Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Developer
Smilegate RPG
Released
Feb 11, 2022
Price
Free to Play
Recommendations
65K

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About Lost Ark

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. Discover a World Brimming with Adventure 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…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only) Processor: Intel Core i3 – 10100 AMD Ryzen3 3100 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 110 GB available space Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for this game may change over time.
Languages
English * , Spanish - Spain * * languages with full audio support
DLC
1 available on Steam
Official site
www.playlostark.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Lost Ark free to play?
Yes — Lost Ark is free to play on Steam.
What is the latest Lost Ark update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "Dimensions Unbound — September Update" (Sep 15, 2026), categorized as News. Heroes Of Arkesia, The Dimensionalist has arrived, wielding the power of dimensions to reshape the battlefield. This update also brings a major overhaul to gear progression that streamlines the path from Tier 3 into Tier 4, making it faster for new and returning adventurers to…
When was Lost Ark released?
Lost Ark was released on Feb 11, 2022 by Smilegate RPG.
What kind of game is Lost Ark?
Lost Ark is a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play game, featuring single-player, multi-player, mmo.

24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 15, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Lost Ark and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.