The Barcelona wing of Lost Ark and Crossfire studio Smilegate is to close down and all of its employees are to be laid off, if the studio's world director is to be believed. In a post on his…
March 27, 2024 | 09:47 EDT
Today Smilegate and Tripod Studio hosted their Lost Ark 2023 Winter Showcase, showcasing upcoming content for the popular MMORPG. It's worth mentioning that all the dates mentioned here are for the…
December 17, 2023 | 12:34 EST
Korean developer Smilegate released a new trailer showing upcoming content that will be added to its popular MMORPG Lost Ark. The trailer showcases Voldaik, a new continent that will be…
February 10, 2023 | 05:49 EST
Only about a year after its initial release, the developers of CrossfireX say that the game will be ending service as of May 18, 2023, and will no longer receive any further content updates. …
February 3, 2023 | 02:26 EST
Many Lost Ark users who have been inactive for a while found themselves facing a rather nasty surprise when they tried to log in, in the form of a message that informed them that had been banned by…
January 14, 2023 | 05:53 EST
CrossfireX is a first person shooter developed and published by Smilegate Entertainment, available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It is the third mainline entry in the series, and also the first to…
January 5, 2023 | 06:29 EST
Smilegate RPG has released the Lost Ark 2023 roadmap, where we see not only the already known Witcher crossover event but a new class, new battlefield, and more. Previously, it was…
December 21, 2022 | 04:48 EST
The Lost Ark Wreck The Halls update will be going live tomorrow, December 14, and with it comes a brand new Summoner class with some sick abilities, new raids to run, and more boss battles to enjoy…
December 13, 2022 | 02:20 EST
We now have some more information about what the upcoming Lost Ark Witcher crossover will entail. You'll get to meet several characters from the franchise and work alongside them to solve a puzzle…
December 1, 2022 | 12:00 EST
The Lost Ark Fall 2022 roadmap has been revealed, and from the looks of it, it's going to be a great couple of months. With new features such as a pet ranch, festivals, and combat updates, there will…
August 1, 2022 | 03:59 EDT
The MMO game Lost Ark continues to thrive since launch and is getting a generous update this month. The game will be expanding its quest while also adding a variety of new items for players to enjoy…
June 24, 2022 | 03:21 EDT
Smilegate has revealed the Lost Ark roadmap for the next couple of months. Across June and July, the ARPG-MMO hybrid is getting new Raids, a brand new Advanced Class for those of a sorcerous…
June 2, 2022 | 09:38 EDT
Smilegate and Amazon have revealed the Lost Ark patch notes for the May 19th update. You're getting two new Raids, as well as a new Advanced Class for the Warrior, new content for South Vern, and…
May 19, 2022 | 08:59 EDT
It looks like the Lost Ark Ark Pass might be some kind of Battle Pass debuting in the future based on an icon shown in a recent official video from Smilegate. Smilegate and Amazon Games…
April 12, 2022 | 03:42 EDT
The Lost Ark roadmap for April and May is finally upon us. After teasing the roadmap earlier this year, Smilegate and Amazon have revealed the new classes, locations, and content that are on their…
April 5, 2022 | 08:42 EDT
Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG have described the Lost Ark March update as "a mistake". The studios say they're working to improve various aspects of the game, including the proliferation of bots,…
March 17, 2022 | 10:04 EDT
Lost Ark launched a little over a month ago, but that hasn't stopped Smilegate and Amazon from releasing the first major Last Ark update. The new update arrives tomorrow and brings a host of new…
March 9, 2022 | 07:31 EST
A Lost Ark roadmap was launched and quickly pulled down by several other outlets, owing to a need for Smilegate to change its content based on player progression data. To say that Lost Ark…
March 7, 2022 | 02:58 EST
Amazon Games and Smilegate have revealed some details about the Lost Ark March 2022 update -- including the debut of "Abyss Raids," a new piece of endgame content. To say that Lost Ark has…
March 2, 2022 | 03:13 EST
Becoming powerful in Lost Ark takes a while, with many of its systems requiring you to farm time gated content for weeks (if not months). This is absolutely the case for engraving, a system that will…
February 22, 2022 | 09:27 EST
A total of 4.7 million new Lost Ark accounts have been created since Smilegate and Amazon Games' MMOARPG launched in the West -- and it's barely been out a week. The launch of Lost Ark has…
February 16, 2022 | 02:35 EST
It's rare that a major video game release gives off the same vibes as a direct to video Bruce Willis film, but that describes CrossfireX to a tee. An FPS that gained fame in China before arriving on…
February 21, 2022 | 10:00 EST
Lost Ark has many systems that you’ll have to deal with to improve your characters while leveling and at engame. One system that isn’t explained too well is cards, collectibles that can offer…
February 15, 2022 | 08:20 EST
Update (February 11, 2022 - 5:25 PM ET) - The Lost Ark launch time delay has been resolved and the game should be going live right now. "All deployment issues have been resolved," read a…
February 11, 2022 | 01:52 EST
It’s sort of an insane proposition to try and review an MMO. After all, these typically aren’t the sort of games that you’re going to pour a normal amount of time into. Even 200-hour RPGs typically…
February 16, 2022 | 12:00 EST
Gamers have already sunken their teeth into Lost Ark to see what it has to offer. With 1.5 million Founders Packs sold -- which granted players a few days early access in this MMOARPG -- servers are…
February 10, 2022 | 08:37 EST
Lost Ark has many classes which offer variety for different players’ styles. Whether you prefer to play as a DPS, a healer or a fast-and-hard fighter, there’s plenty that will suit your style of play…
February 10, 2022 | 02:47 EST
Lost Ark Founder's Pack sales have crossed 1.5 million units as of February 10th -- a strong start for this new action RPG from Smilegate and Amazon Games. Smilegate and Amazon Games first…
February 10, 2022 | 02:22 EST
Like many MMOs, Lost Ark features a range of classes that suit different approaches and playstyles. While some of the classes are gender-locked, and some classes feature numerous genders, there’s a…
February 9, 2022 | 08:52 EST
The Lost Ark playercount has peaked at just over 500,000 players on its first Head Start day -- and Smilegate & Amazon Games' ARPG has yet to officially launch in the West. Lost Ark is…
February 8, 2022 | 03:35 EST
As you complete the main story and side quests in Lost Ark, you’ll run into a number of named NPCs. Many of them will then want to spend time with you, even after you move onto future areas. This is…
February 8, 2022 | 01:50 EST
The Lost Ark Mage is, unsurprisingly, the magic class. However, each of its advanced classes — while focusing on ranged combat — are very different from each other. In the western release, you’ll…
February 8, 2022 | 11:31 EST
Lost Ark has a lot of content available to players at launch, but a lot of it is locked behind reaching combat level 50. While the speed of leveling isn’t overly slow, this will still take you more…
February 8, 2022 | 11:31 EST
Lost Ark features a number of trade skills, each allowing you to gather the various materials used throughout the game. They offer a break from the main questing and dungeon crawling, and they’re…
February 8, 2022 | 11:31 EST
Pets are a staple of the MMORPG genre, so it’s no surprise that they make an appearance in Lost Ark as well. However, rather than just being window dressing to your character (though they do serve…
February 8, 2022 | 11:31 EST
Lost Ark, the latest MMO from publisher Amazon Games, plans to release as a free-to-play title on February 11th, with founders receiving early access on the 8th. If you’re planning on entering…
February 8, 2022 | 11:32 EST
A lot of content in Lost Ark is locked behind reaching combat level 50 on at least one character, with rewards tied to daily and weekly timers. Because of this, you’ll want to level up as quickly and…
February 8, 2022 | 11:30 EST
Lost Ark does not have a housing system in the traditional sense. Instead, you get an account-wide Stronghold, which features a number of important facilities. Getting your Stronghold upgraded is a…
February 8, 2022 | 11:30 EST
From developer SmileGate Entertainment comes a brand new, free-to-play RPG in Lost Ark. Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures,…
February 7, 2022 | 04:46 EST
Lost Ark is a big game, with a lot of options for players to choose from when it comes to class, playstyle, Lifeskills, and more. Our Lost Ark Guides Hub is aimed to help you get started, find…
February 8, 2022 | 11:30 EST
ROGAN: The Thief in the Castle is a VR adventure game where you portray Rogan, a thief who finds himself in a castle full of guards. You bump into Victoria, a knight and most trusted confidant of…
August 31, 2019 | 12:44 EDT
A mysterious scenario unfolds in Smilegate's newest game for virtual reality. ROGAN: The Thief in the Castle will have players trying to resolve a grand conspiracy to save the kingdom with guile, wit…
June 10, 2019 | 01:48 EDT