The Lost Ark October Update is here! The Arkesia Ignited Update heralds the beginning of a new age for players. The battle in North Kurzan is the entry point to Tier 4, Lost Ark’s endgame evolution, introducing new endgame systems to power-up before facing challenges ahead. New gear, progression systems, abilities, reinforcements, and a special progression event are critical to facing Kazeros’ forces.
North Kurzan
North Kurzan is a new continent with a vast array of new content, adventures, quests, and activities. Kurzan was overwhelmed by the Demon Legion and the Chaos Guardians, ushering Arkesia toward the imminent revival of Kazeros. Along with providing new quests and adventures, North Kurzan also serves as the entry point to Tier 4, where players can unlock the Kurzan Front and Kenuart Fortress.
Ignite Servers
Ignite Servers will be added, one to each region, to rapidly arm a group of reinforcements with the gear, skills, and knowledge to enter the battle against Kazeros. Ignite Servers teach players the basics of Lost Ark in a special environment, quickly letting participants learn about key systems. Players will begin their journey at Voldis, as if they’ve completed the Voldis World Quests, in a tailored experience that serves as a specially constructed boot-camp. The servers will be active for 7 weeks.
Tier 4 Progression Systems
Tier 4 Progression Systems accompany the arrival of Lost Ark’s endgame evolution. Systems update player progression, gearing, and paths to power. Gear Progression earned from the Kenuart Fortress, and through Gear Transfer, will be converted to Tier 4 Gear, requiring new honing materials to complete honing and advanced honing. Tier 4 Accessories have been added, and with Engraving Updates, you can equip five combat engravings, and level them up individually with Engraving Recipes. Tier 4 gems (Doomfire Gems and Blazing Gems) have also been added to increase base Attack Power and more. Finally, Lost Ark welcomes Ark Passive, a new way to approach building your character, overhauling many of the character build systems in Tier 3 and adding new effects.
Hyper Awakenings
Hyper Awakenings offer a new major power increase for every class in Lost Ark. There are two power upgrades included in the system. There are Hyper Awakenings, which enhance the power of the Awakening Skills, and Hyper Awakening Skills, which introduce new skills and can be used with a separate key in a new skill slot.
Events
Events are a big part of the fun in Lost Ark, and as some late summer events end, October welcomes several new ones, including Light of the Abyss Event, Yoz's Jar Season 3 Event, Ignite Server exclusive events, and new daily log-in rewards and Fever Time events.
Store Updates
Store Updates in October include the arrival of the latest Legendary Skins, like the Legendary Yoz’s Jar Season 3 Skins. Crystalline Aura has also been upgraded and turned into Crystalline Aura Plus, offering increased benefits.
Ark Pass: Guardian of Eternity arrives and adds new ways for players to earn impactful rewards just by playing Lost Ark. While all players will have access to the free Ark Pass, those interested in more rewards and cosmetics can exchange Royal Crystals for two premium reward tracks (Premium and Super Premium), which each layer in additional rewards to the leveling track.
With Tier 4’s arrival, the in-game shop will also receive an overhaul, simplifying the number of packages, cosmetics, and overall offerings.
PvP Updates
PvP Updates mean that combat challenges go beyond the fight for Arkesia this month with new PvP improvements and updates coming to the Proving Grounds, featuring 1v1 ‘Three Champions’ Mode.
For all the details on the October “Arkesia Ignited” Update, read the full Patch Notes or watch the latest episode of “Patch Notes with Henry.” Additionally, read more at this Amazon Games blog post about how the October update is a 2024 high point for Lost Ark, with a major narrative development and a wealth of content and updates. You can also always visit the Lost Ark site for news and information.
