What changed in Lost Ark in 2026

Watch for 4 hours to claim rewards from June 12 through July 4, 2026.

Event starts June 12, 12 p.m. PT and features creators racing through the new content.

New cosmetics available for players.

Adjustments made to class balance for improved gameplay.

New events to help players gear up.

A new Ark Pass has been introduced for players.

New uncharted islands have emerged for exploration.

A new dungeon featuring unique challenges.

Changes to gold rewards from raids.

New cards introduced to help prepare for the upcoming Horizon Cathedral Abyssal Raid.

The Holy Beast has been reimagined as a standalone frost-themed event encounter.

The Golden Frog Event Shop returns with new offerings.

Three new mechanics introduced to enhance raid combat interactions.

Players can now obtain Agony Thorn in Normal Mode, addressing previous reward gaps.

A haunting soundtrack designed to capture the essence of Dark Fantasy for the new raid.

Frontier Mode will not be applied, allowing for a more balanced difficulty experience.

An event shop featuring Astrogems, cards, Advanced Honing materials, and stronger Silver rewards.

New item obtainable in Normal Mode, exchangeable for Agony Thorn and honing materials.

A new raid experience featuring Serca, the Witch of Pain, and new mechanics.

Introduction of the first Shadow Raid featuring Serca, Witch Of Pain.

Introduction of a new feature or item called Inanna's Blessing.

New solo content including Chaos Rift and Haal's Hourglass.

Players can now progress to Tier 4 with the new Destined Tremor Gear.

Announcement of the first Shadow Raid coming in April.

New chapter begins with the first Shadow Raid featuring multiple difficulties and new systems.

New progression events are now available for players.

Introduced a host of quality of life and balance updates.

A new major story chapter has been added to the game.

Monitoring issues with the Paradise exchange and COG Mount Selection chest.

New 1730 Hell Keys will contain the next level of Tier 4 honing materials.

A new event aimed at faster progression toward end-game content.

Changes made to Guardian Raids and Kazeros Raid Act 4 based on player feedback.

Epic conclusion to the Kazeros storyline with numerous cinematic sequences and major narrative developments.

Includes balance changes for a more balanced combat experience for various classes.

Launch of Paradise Season 3.

This update features the epic conclusion to the Kazeros storyline.

Improvements made to Guardian Raids.

A wave of server merges will occur in May to consolidate servers in NA and EU regions.

A survey is running until March 6, with a goal of 3,500 responses to unlock rewards for all players.

The 1580 Hell Keys will be removed due to low usage and the introduction of Rimeria Powerpasses.

A balance update will be released in March to adjust various classes based on recent changes in Korea.

The third season of Paradise introduces new gameplay loops and progression.

Paradise Season 3 will begin with the March update.

Significant improvements to Guardian Raids including removal of character revival limits and new Target Information UI.

Multiple adjustments to Kazeros Raid Act 4 and Kazeros Denouement to improve gameplay experience.

Final story quest titled 'One Who Confronted Abyss’s End' concludes the multi-year battle against Kazeros.

Conclusion of Chapter 1 with a final story quest against Kazeros.

A new progression event aimed at helping players push into the endgame, set to launch in March.

The new Guardianknight class has been introduced, with significant player engagement noted.

Players who opened 1730+ chests without receiving rewards will receive compensation in Gold, Honing Support, or Shards.

The block on all Hell Keys has been removed except for the 1730 keys, which will remain blocked until the weekly maintenance.

The new Guardianknight class will be released on February 4, featuring unique abilities and mechanics.

Participate in the anniversary event on a special island with exclusive rewards.

Unique audio effects emphasize the weight and power of the Guardianknight's halberd and transformation.

The fourth anniversary celebration features the return of the anniversary event island.

Changes made to the progression system for Tier 3 and below.

Skills feature visual elements like Guardian wings and shield-like forms inspired by hardened scales.

Improvements made to the Skill Recommendation system.

The Guardianknight wields a halberd, a new weapon type in Lost Ark, designed for impactful combat.

The Guardianknight can enter an Incarnation state, enhancing her abilities and changing her appearance.

Growth Missions are now called Milestone Missions.

Celebrate the 4th anniversary with Twitch rewards and an anniversary event island.

Earned by watching Lost Ark streamers for 6 hours.

Players must manage a new resource system based on Guardian energy during normal combat.

Available through Twitch subscriptions during the anniversary event.

Receive various anniversary items upon logging in.

The new Guardianknight class releases on February 4 as part of the Guardians’ Rage update.

New milestone missions have been added to the game.

The progression system has been revamped for better gameplay experience.

A new class has been added to the game.

Skill recommendations have been updated to enhance player experience.

Various quality of life improvements have been made.

A new Event Powerpass system has been implemented.

A new feature called Challenge Express has been introduced.

Celebration events for Lost Ark’s fourth anniversary have been introduced.

New South Rimeria Powerpass and balance changes for classes, merging last patches.

Major content simplification with removal of certain activities and restructuring of rewards.

The latest class, Dragonknight, arrives in February with unique skills and abilities.

Changes to Tier 3 honing experience, including removal of gold costs and new features.

The Purification system will be removed due to mixed feedback and hindrances for players.

A new celebration event with player gifts and special celebrations on Twitch will be held.

All players will receive a free South Rimeria Powerpass with the new class.

The new class, Guardianknight, will be introduced, aligning with Arkesia's lore.

A variety of Quality of Life improvements will be implemented in daily activities.

Daily activities and rewards will be restructured, changing how materials are earned.

A variety of fun events for Guardians and Chaos Gates to aid progression.

Downtime will begin on January 14 at 12 AM PT (8:00 UTC) for approximately 4 hours.

The return of Darkness Legion Commander Thaemine as a new event.

New rewards available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver each, including emotes and music.

Earn a Legendary Card Pack IV during the Illios Island event.

Explore Illios Island with festive flair, music, and unique rewards during this limited-time event.

Earn 10 Regulus’s Light Currency Chests during the Illios Island event.

Available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver.

Available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver.

Available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver (10 units).

Receive a New Year Firecracker Chest as part of the Illios Island event rewards.

Available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver (10 units).

Claim a 2026 New Year’s Emote Pack during the Illios Island event.

Receive a New Year Paradise Blessing Chest as part of the Illios Island event rewards.

Available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver (10 units).

Receive 5 Menelik’s Tomes as part of the Illios Island event rewards.

Available in the Silver Shop for 10,000 Silver.

An event raid with adjusted difficulty and patterns, featuring resurrection at the 4-2 battle workshop.

A new type of collectible introduced in January, offering valuable rewards.

The next Ark Pass featuring new cosmetics and skins from the Community Emote competition.