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Lost Ark has been played in S Korea for a few years at present, just the Western earth can finally enter the world of Arkesia next calendar month. Even better, they can practise so without spending any money, since the MMO is gratuitous to play.

Ahead of the launch, a new gameplay introduction video has been released to bring newcomers up to speed. The five-infinitesimal showcase covers a lot of ground, starting with grapheme creation and the game's 5 classes: Assassin, Gunner, Mage, Martial Creative person, and Warrior. They specialize in roles like support and DPS and can further develop into more advanced classes that branch off from the base of operations five. Combat abilities tin be upgraded three times, adding perks like extra damage and range, for more fine-tuning of your grapheme.

Standard MMO fare like questing, dungeon-delving, and crafting is also featured in the video, just Lost Ark has some standout features across those. Sailing is a big part of the game, letting y'all customize your send and crew as you canvass between islands — you tin build upwardly your own island fortress also. The game also features Chaos Dungeons, which are horde fashion-like arenas full of "endless waves of enemies." If you'd rather take on your fellow adventurers, you can do so in three-on-three PvP battles.

At that place'southward a ton of content to dig into with Lost Ark, unfortunately, whatever progress from terminal year's closed beta will not carry over into the total game next month. Still, if you're interested in returning to the game, nosotros can give you refreshers on how to get your first mount and claim your daily login bonus. This existence an MMO, we'll as well evidence you how to play with your friends. Lost Ark hits PCs in the West on February 11.