Greetings, Heroes of Arkesia!
We’re back with the second part of the 2025 Lost Ark Roadmap, covering the exciting months ahead. Watch Roxx (Senior Product Community Manager), Matt (Associate Franchise Lead) and Henry (Head of Editorial) talk through what’s coming to Lost Ark from April through June.
As always, since Lost Ark is a live-service game, plans may shift, but we’re excited to reveal what’s ahead! The roadmap content discussed are highlights we know players are eagerly awaiting, but the roadmap is not a comprehensive list of every change arriving in Arkesia over the next few months, and could change. As we approach each month, more details will be shared. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for future Release Notes, including the full list of new content, cosmetics, content balance changes, events, and more included in our major monthly updates.
April
Progression Events
April will focus on preparing players for the upcoming Kazeros Raid. To help with that, two major progression events are launching. These will provide materials for character progression and ensure players are geared up for the challenges ahead.
- Storm the Abyss Event
- Road to Act 3 Event
Base Build Update
A new base build update will bring significant quality-of-life improvements. Some of the most important and impactful changes include:
Balance Updates
- Per-gate reward details for better visibility.
- No penalties for leaving Ebony Cube and Guardian Raids when playing solo.
- Boss shield damage now included in MVP screen calculations.
- Attack patterns that pull or push your character will slow down when using skills.
- Stronghold “Like” buttons added to show appreciation for visited strongholds.
The full list of details will be shared in the April release notes later this month!
Ark Pass: Roses & Frost
The Roses and Frost Ark Pass arrives in April, bringing:
- Free and paid tracks with progression materials, and more.
- The paid track features the Roses and Frost skin set, a new pet, and a mount.
May
New Continent - Rimeria
May introduces Rimeria, homeland of the Yoz, known as “The Land That Guards the Dawn.” Once a place of great sacrifice, Rimeria now faces the return of Kazeros’ influence as new Rifts emerge. Player need to help Shandi and the Rimeria Elders to protect the land. This new continent brings:
- A continuation of the Main Story Quest
- New Adventurer’s Tome
- Rapport NPCs
- Side quests, achievements, collections, and new rewards
Additional Content Unlocks (Item Level 1700+)
- Kurzan Front Operation – Earn T4 Ancient Accessories and Cube Unlock 3 Tickets.
- New Cube Tier – Available through stronghold dispatch missions, guild bloodstones, and more.
- New Guardian Raid: Drextalas – A blue-flamed beast drops Ancient Bracelets and new cards/card sets.
- Chaos Gate Update – A new level with a chance to obtain a Relic Book if a rare boss spawns.
- Fate Embers Update – Now have a chance to drop Relic Books from the 1700 Guardian Raids and Kurzan Frontline.
Kazeros Raid Act 3 Prelude
Kazeros Raid Act 3 launches two weeks after the May update. After adventures in Rimeria, signs of Armen will lead players back to North Kurzan, where the alliance gathers at Storm Tower.
K-Pop Skins
May isn’t all about battle— K-Pop-themed skins are coming! If you’ve ever wanted to dress like an idol, now’s your chance.
June Part 1
Kazeros Raid Act 3
The war escalates as players take on the Kazeros Raid Act 3, an 8-player, 3-gate raid with Normal and Hard difficulties. New and old foes will need to be vanquished. Call upon legendary heroes with Allied Forces skills like Thirain, Nineveh, Bastion, Balthorr, and even… Kharmine? The Act 3 Raid will release in early June, two weeks after the release of Rimeria.
Normal Mode (Item Level 1680)
- Hard Mode (Item Level 1700) will start from Frontier Mode Stage 3 (Explorer) and gradually ease to Stage 0 (Adventurer) over time.
- Frontier Mode Stage 0 (Adventurer) will be applied immediately to Normal Mode upon release.
Bosses Include:
- Thaemine – An epic rematch.
- Chaos Guardian Naitreya – A formidable new foe.
- Mordum, the Abyssal Punisher – A massive threat to Arkesia.
Raid Rewards:
- Thundercrack Horns (Normal) for Advanced Honing Stage 3.
- Thunder Orbs (Hard) for Stages 3 & 4 (raising the total Item Level cap by 20).
- Relic-grade engraving books and a new winged mount.
June Part 2
Kazeros Raid Act 3 Postlude
After defeating Mordum, a Postlude quest will wrap up this phase of the story… but the war against Kazeros isn’t finished yet.
Western Exclusive Skins
New Western-exclusive skins are launching in May, inspired by ancient deserts, along with:
- A Horus-inspired mount.
- A cute desert lizard pet
Yornujan Island
Get ready to set sail—Yornujan Island is making its debut in June. This mysterious island near Rimeria is home to young Yoz in training, and they need your help to hone their skills.
What Awaits You on Yornujan Island?
- An Intriguing Story — The young Yoz still need your help! Visit the island to assist with their training and help them create stronger illusions.
- A New Daily Quest – Lend a hand in training the young Yoz and prove your worth.
- Exciting Rewards – Complete quests to earn valuable treasures and claim the coveted Island Soul.
Prepare to explore, train, and earn exclusive rewards when Yornujan Island opens its shores this June!
Looking Ahead
Summer is heating up, and while Mordum will be a massive challenge, there’s even more on the horizon. How about something with a big sword and a holy aura?
When we reveal the next roadmap, you’ll get a sneak peek at exciting updates we’ve been working on. We’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and later this summer, we’ll be rolling out more surprises that you won’t want to miss. Get ready for what’s next after conquering the Act 3 raid! Stay tuned!
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We’ll see you in Arkesia!