About
On Steam, 70% of 203,198 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 5,035 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 8,453 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.
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.
Story
The whole world is in chaos from the attack of Kazeros’ demon army, as Kazeros opens the Chaos Gate with his six legions to invade the human world. Like a legend that exists in myths, the world has become a place where there are no heroes and everyone has forgotten about the Ark that defeated the demons in the past. Now, the player must venture the vast world of the Lost Ark to gather the pieces and go against the demon army. The one force that can stand up against the demons!
What is happening now
Lost Ark is an isometric action-RPG that launched in 2019, combining fast-paced combat with progression-focused endgame systems. The game has maintained an active update cadence since release, regularly introducing new content to keep its player base engaged. The latest patch brought the Dimensionalist class to the game, a space-manipulating character that adds a new playstyle option for both new and returning players. Beyond the class addition, the update also included adjustments to high-tier progression systems, continuing the developer's ongoing efforts to refine the endgame experience and address how players advance through Lost Ark's most challenging content.
From the people behind Lost Ark
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Cast and crew
2 creditsCrew
Voice cast
Media
Releases
Platform
Date
October 27, 2019 (Asia first)
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks
Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10 (64-bit only)
Windows 11 (64-bit only)
Processor
Intel Core i3 – 10100 AMD Ryzen3 3100
Intel Core i5 – 9400 AMD Ryzen5 2600
Memory
16 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560
Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600
DirectX
Version 11
Version 11
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
110 GB available space
110 GB available space
Additional Notes
Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for this game may change over time.
Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for this game may change over time. The specifications listed are recommended for Full High Definition (FHD).
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Lost Ark player count
concurrent players on Steam5,035playing now20m ago
5,643peak today
8,45330-day peak
8,453highest we have seenOct 28, 2026
Oct 23daily peak, last 12 daystoday
Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Lost Ark achievements
156 achievements on SteamRarest
Meaningless Explosion Use a mining bomb and fail to blow up any ore 5 times
0%
Artisans Favor Good Tools Equip Relic-rarity tools for all six Trade Skills
0%
Deep Exploration: Cube Collect a Diamond Chest from Cube (hard)
0%
Deep Exploration: Elite Cube Collect a Bronze Chest from Elite Cube (hard)
0%
Legendary Pacifist Use the Portal in a legendary secret dungeon with no kills
0%
War and Peace Take Selfies on Goblin Island, Island of Mist, Medeia, Lush Reed Island, and Asura Island
0%
All 156 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Out of This World Take Selfies in Yozmund, Distorted Island, Phantom Island, Phantomwing Island, Shadow Moon Market, and Shangra
0%
Summer Vacation Guide Take Selfies on Aiwana Island, Peyto, Gravis, Lagoon Island, Revelry Row, and Gesbroy
0%
Four Seasons Take Selfies in Argon, Sunflower Island, Liebeheim, and Island of Azure Wind.
0%
Big Trader Earn 100,000 or more Silver with a single sale
0%
Quite a Photo Take a screenshot on Starlight Isle
0%
Very Superstitious Throw 100 commemorative coins in Atropos
0%
Strategic Victory Win a duel by forcing the opponent out-of-bounds 10 times
0%
Perfect Victory Win 10 duels without taking any damage
0%
Towel Thrown Win 10 duels by forfeit
0%
Competitive Match: Grand Master Reach Grandmaster in Competitive Match
0%
Champion Reach PvP Extreme 10
0%
Invincible Armada Upgrade Estoque, White Wind, Sturmbreacher, Eurus, and Brahms to Lv. 10
0%
Juice Explosion Destroy 10 huge golden peaches in Shangra
0%
Boss Hunter: Novice Defeat Field Bosses: Rudric, Salt Giant, Rovlen, Wili-wili, Caspiel
0.1%
Boss Hunter: Pro Defeat Field Bosses: Chuo, Velkan, Casrick, Maneth
0.1%
Boss Hunter: Expert Defeat Field Bosses: Black Chicking, White Chicking, Batuark, Gorka Grosse, Savnak, Erasmo
0.1%
When I Find You, and I Will... Track 1 hideout using Tracking Clues
0.1%
Fun while It Lasted Die while riding a hoverboard in the Heart of Sceptrum
0.1%
Carnage Win in Team Deathmatch by at least 10 more kills than your opponent
0.1%
Thoroughly Perfect Victory Win in Team Deathmatch without losing any teammates
0.1%
Expert Gladiator Reach PvP Tier 10
0.1%
Joint Effort [Team Elimination Match] Win 10 times
0.1%
So Selfish Singlehandedly eliminate all enemies in Team Elimination
0.1%
The Enlightened I Feel the first five essences of Taoist Power hidden across Shangra
0.1%
The Enlightened II Feel the last five essences of Taoist Power hidden across Shangra
0.1%
Stronghold Development Plan Unlock all of your Stronghold
0.1%
Part of the Team Participate in a Guild Raid
0.2%
City Tour Ride town transportation in Changhun, Stern, and Vern Castle
0.2%
Walls Have Ears Eavesdrop and listen to all whispers exchanged in Shadowmoon Market
0.2%
Fire Keeper Collect 10 Lantern Fuel
0.2%
Treasure Chest Collector Salvage treasure 50 times
0.2%
Knock-Knock King's Tomb: Open all the Doors of Choice at Lastra Forest
0.2%
Undisputed Champion Win 50 matches in the Proving Grounds
0.2%
Survival Expert Clear 20 Abyss Raids without using Battle items
0.3%
Free Whaley Discover an item after a humpback whale jumps
0.3%
Pour It Out, Drink It Up! Drink handcrafted beer until you get drunk
0.3%
Am I Too Strong? Opponent declines 1 or more duels
0.3%
Fighting Spirit Participate in a Guild PvP match
0.3%
Complete Walking All the World Complete 100% of any Adventurer's Tome
0.4%
Public Service Worker Earn 5 Cooperation Bonus Points yourself
0.4%
Extended Manor Reach Manor Lv. 5
0.4%
Haunted Sea Enter 5 Ghost Ships
0.4%
Gotcha! Throw a machete and hit prey while Search is active 150 times
0.5%
What's in a Name? Change a ship’s name
0.5%
Map Trader Trade a map for the first time
0.6%
Geography Nerd Trade 10 maps
0.6%
Master the Beers Complete all Co-op quests in Gesbroy
0.6%
That Was Close Clear a Cube stage with less than 5% HP left
0.6%
Survivor Clear a Cube Stage as the last surviving player
0.6%
Cold and Dangerous Defeat Field Boss Tarsila
0.7%
Light in the Dark Clear Twilight Chapel within 11 minutes
0.7%
Alone in Your Field Complete the Platinum Field alone
0.8%
Path of the Expert Hunter Reach Hunting Lv. 10
0.8%
Will I Grow If I Eat This? Pick 40 mushrooms
0.9%
Exploration: Dimension Cube Collect a Diamond Chest from Dimensional Cube (normal)
0.9%
I Know What You Like Give 40 Rapport gifts
0.9%
Morai Ruins Expert Find all Secret Locations inside Morai Ruins
0.9%
Path of the Expert Archaeologist Reach Excavating Lv. 10
1%
Exploration: Elite Cube Collect a Diamond Chest from Elite Cube (normal)
1%
Chicking Defeat Gold Chicking in Alaker
1%
Invincible Army Clear Chaos Gate without anyone dying
1.1%
The A-Team Enter a secret dungeon in a 4-person party
1.1%
Everyone Okay? Clear a Guardian Raid without anyone in your party dying 20 times
1.1%
A Good Trade Buy a Legendary item from the Wandering Merchant
1.1%
Resuscitation Use a healing potion with 1 HP left
1.1%
Duel Victory Win 1 duel
1.1%
Honk, Honk Use the Ship Horn 10 times
1.1%
Exploration: Cube Collect a Diamond Chest from the Cube (normal)
1.3%
I'm All You Need Inflict at least 10,000 damage in a single battle
1.3%
You Work for Me! Recruit 10 crew members
1.3%
Path of the Expert Miner Reach Mining Lv. 10
1.5%
Couldn't Be More Perfect Complete Dispatch missions at Rank SS once
1.5%
Path of the Expert Forager Reach Foraging Lv. 10
1.6%
A Secret Place Enter 10 secret dungeons
1.6%
Busker Play Sheet Music 300 times
1.8%
Path of the Expert Logger Reach Logging Lv. 10
1.9%
Buddy System Complete a dungeon with a guild member
2%
Oxymoron Discover the Burning Ice
2.1%
Rise Up Attack an enemy while disguised as a prisoner
2.1%
Hand in Hand Complete 10 Co-op Quests
2.2%
Heroes Are Never Alone Complete Co-op Quests with a total of 150 players
2.2%
Everybody Here? Clear a Chaos Gate in a group of 30
2.4%
Don't Fear the Reaper Clear a Chaos Gate without dying
2.6%
Training Platform Clear Boss Rush Stage 1
2.6%
Not All Who Wander Are Lost Make an exchange with a Wandering Merchant
2.6%
Jackpot! I Think? Earn exactly 777 Silver from dropped loot
3%
Start of Endless Chaos Clear 1 Chaos Gate
3.1%
I Want My Leg Back Discover Pirate's Peg Leg
3.1%
I’m Helping! Contribute to a Guild's weekly income
3.3%
Resource Investment Use 50 materials for item crafting
3.4%
Creating a Legend Get a Legendary item by crafting
3.8%
Legendary Hunter Clear 3 Guardian Raids
3.8%
Vendor on the Move Find the wandering merchant
4.4%
I Hit Hard Clear 1 Guardian Raid by singlehandedly inflicting at least 50% of the damage it takes to clear
4.9%
Look at the Time Play for 50 hours in total
5.9%
Something Buried Obtain 5 treasure maps
5.9%
Aiming Higher Reach Combat Lv. 60
6.4%
So Lux! Fuse Gems into Lv. 5 or above once
6.7%
We're All Buddies! Join a guild
6.8%
Same Thing Each Day Complete 10 Daily Quests
8.1%
Just Get a New One Repair an item at 0 durability
8.7%
Surprise Me Complete 10 Sudden Quests
9.8%
Unleash the Power Within Use 10 Awakening Skills
10.6%
Voice of Arkesia Play an instrument for an Affinity NPC
10.7%
Teach Them to Fish Reach Fishing Lv. 10
11.4%
A Little Too Heavy Earn a total of 10,000 Silver by selling items
11.9%
M-M-M-Monster Kill! Defeat 120,000 monsters
13.3%
Broken-Down Legend Successfully dismantle 1 Legendary or better item
16%
Elite? As If Defeat 20 Elite monsters
18.7%
Struggling Economy Spend 10,000 Silver repairing gear
20%
Cold as the Ground Resurrect after being dead for 4 minutes
21.3%
Inventory Clearance Sell 100 items
21.4%
Master Detective Solve the mysterious murder case in Feiton
24.9%
Down Memory Lane Complete Dark Truth quest
25.3%
Adventurer of Rohendel Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Rohendel
26.3%
Superb Gear Reach item level 1300
28.3%
Adventurer of Yorn Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Yorn
30.7%
For the Most Powerful Weapon Possible Try Honing 10 times
32.5%
Master Jeweler Successfully facet 5 times
33.3%
What's This Stone For? Equip an Ability Stone
40.5%
Maiden voyage Make your maiden voyage on the Sea of Gienna
42.1%
Docked Enter a port
42.2%
Where Mokokos Come From Pick One Mokoko Seed
46.2%
Gorgon Slayer Complete To the Nest quest in North Vern
48.7%
Hail, Daybreakers! Kill Vrad
49.3%
Adventurer of Shushire Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Shushire
49.4%
Gear of My Dreams Reach Item Level 302
50.9%
Adventurer of North Vern Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: North Vern
52.1%
Stars across the Ocean Find an island
53%
Adventurer of Arthetine Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Arthetine
53.2%
The Heart Keeps on Beating Complete the Heart of Sceptrum quest in Arthetine
53.2%
Clash of Tiger and Dragon - the First Sword of Changhun Win the Anikka Tournament
53.9%
Adventurer of Anikka Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Anikka
54.5%
Protected by the Last Giant Complete Peace of Mind quest in Tortoyk
54.9%
Adventurer of Tortoyk Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Tortoyk
55.3%
Mastery Switch to Skill Tree Tier 3
57.2%
Adventurer of East Luterra Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: East Luterra
57.9%
Card Collector Put 5 cards in your catalog
60.6%
Successor of Fate Obtain your first Ark
60.8%
Basic Training Perform 100 basic attacks
63%
Skill Research Apply 10 skill level changes
64.1%
Use My Nickname Collect 10 or more titles
64.1%
Scoring Sheet Music Learn 3 pieces of sheet music
67.3%
Reclaim the Throne West Luterra: Stop Scherrit's plan
68.4%
Adventurer of West Luterra Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: West Luterra
69.6%
What Truly Shines Complete Crown of Lakebar quest in West Luterra
69.9%
Pathfinder Activate 10 Triports
71.7%
Adventurer of Yudia Complete 10% of Adventurer's Tome: Yudia
72%
Priest Named Armen Meet a companion on your quest to find the Ark
79.1%
A Leading Life Progress to an Advanced Class
85.9%
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.
In the news
All 23 storiesLost Ark releases its Arbiter of Death update with a showdown against the eponymous foe
1 outlet · Oct 21, 2026
Lost Ark adds the Dimensionalist class and applies several changes to high-tier progression in latest update
1 outlet · Sep 16, 2026
Lost Ark Delays Second Phase of New Server Merges and Addresses Paradise Exploit
2 outlets · Sep 1, 2026
Lost Ark completes its server merging after over 24 hours of maintenance
1 outlet · Aug 31, 2026
Lost Ark has begun its final Amazon merge down to just five total servers today
1 outlet · Aug 26, 2026
MMO Week in Review: Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty are going home
1 outlet · Aug 17, 2026
Amazon Ending Lost Ark Support but Smilegate Will Keep It Alive
2 outlets · Aug 13, 2026
Amazon to rescind its publisher role on Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty by early 2027
2 outlets · Aug 13, 2026
More headlines - the next 15
- Amazon will cease publishing Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty, sending them back to Smilegate and NCsoft Aug 12, 2026
- Amazon gives up on MMOs, hands Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to the original devs instead of shutting them down like New World Aug 12, 2026
- Amazon are getting out of the MMO game, handing control of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to developers, but it won't all be smooth for players Aug 12, 2026
- Amazon Game Studios is pulling back from Lost Ark, with the game being handed "back to the developers" Aug 12, 2026
- Amazon Game Studios Exits MMO Genre for Good After Several Years of Operating Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty Aug 12, 2026
- Lost Ark's August Update, 'The Bitter Cold' Brings Another Extreme Raid Challenge Aug 12, 2026
- Smilegate will rescue Lost Ark's western servers, as Amazon ditches support while retreating from MMO development Aug 12, 2026
- Lost Ark's Next Server Merges Will Begin Later This Month Aug 4, 2026
- Lost Ark will merge 12 western servers down to five later this month Aug 4, 2026
- Indiana Jones returns with new series set after Raiders of the Lost Ark Jul 24, 2026
- Some Lost Ark players are facing an account issue so bad that Amazon told them to stay logged out Jul 24, 2026
- Lost Ark’s Summer of Extremes patch arrives today with Paradise Season 4 and raid update Jul 15, 2026
- Lost Ark Summer Update: Aegir Extreme Mode and Solo Mode Adjustments Jul 15, 2026
- Lost Ark Will Begin Cleaning Up Inactive Guilds Soon Jul 13, 2026
- PSA: Lost Ark is purging guilds with no active members over the last year Jul 10, 2026