Lost Ark

In short: Lost Ark is an RPG game released in 2022 by Smilegate RPG, available on PC. Our score: 8.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).

A massive free-to-play ARPG MMO from Korea.

Lost Ark combines the best of action RPGs and MMOs. Features spectacular combat, a vast world to explore, and endgame raids that rival the best in the genre.

Game details

• Developer: Smilegate RPG
• Publisher: Amazon Games
• Release year: 2022
• Platforms: PC
• Category: RPG

Our review

A visually stunning Korean MMO ARPG with incredible class variety. Endgame raiding is excellent but the pay-to-progress model frustrates.

Pros

• Incredible class variety
• Stunning combat visuals
• Great raid design
• Free-to-play

Cons

• Pay-to-progress
• Honing system frustrating
• Repetitive daily tasks
• Gender-locked classes

FAQ

Is it pay to win?

It has pay-to-progress elements but skill matters in endgame content.

More about this game

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Last updated: 01/04/2026