The popular MMORPG Amazon Games and Smilegate RPGis preparing to close the year of ‘Lost Ark’ with an update full of content. “The awakening of the holidays” is an expansion that offers new adventures, customization mechanics and special events for the entire Arkesia community. In any case, this content extension not only brings with it new areas to explore, but also introduces balance systems and adjustments that aim to renew the gaming experience.
An island full of challenges (and rewards)
One of the main attractions of “The Awakening of the Holidays” is the incorporation of the Buzz Islanda new area located in the Gienah Sea, near Tortoyk Island. With a recommended item level of 1520 or higher, you will have the opportunity to explore this peculiar space, where you can participate in a series of themed events.
The highlight of this area is the “Test of Honor” aspect, in which players they transform into bees to complete missions and challenges as a group. This unconventional mechanic gives a fun and fresh touch to the experience, in addition to encouraging collaboration between players. Completing these challenges earns Buzz Island Race Coins, redeemable for rewards such as Class 4 materials and cards that will improve your progress.
The Holiday Awakening update comes loaded with character and raid balance changes, new progression events, and more!
🐝 Buzz Island
↔️ Balance update
🟡 Path to the super awakening
🐈 Pet skill system
Find out…
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Pet Skill System
Another novelty that “The Awakening of the Holidays” introduces is the pet skill system. This allows you to customize the bonuses that your pets provide during in-game activities and battles. Now, instead of being mere companions, they will play a much more active role in the players’ adventures, helping to maximize their performance both in combat and in other activities.
Pet abilities are classified into three ranks: rare, epic and legendaryand can be trained in different locations in the Fortress, such as the Ranch, the Farm, and the Dock. Each of these training zones provides specific effects that increase the effectiveness of pets in areas such as combat, farming, and expeditions.
Progression events
To support players in their progress within ‘Lost Ark’, the update introduces a couple of events that will be useful for both newbies and veterans. These include the Voldis Power Pass and the Path to hyperawakeningwhich will help players reach Class 4 and unlock Hyper Awakenings, which will allow them to face even more demanding challenges. Voldis’ Power Pass is designed to help quickly upgrade your power level, while the Path to Hyper Awakening provides a clear path to unlocking skills and upgrades that open up new possibilities in the game.
Additionally, as part of the year-end celebrations, Toto’s Ice Castle returnsan event that transforms players into mokokos and allows them to participate in a series of icy mini-games. By completing these activities, you will receive tokens that you can exchange for rewards, including Christmas-themed items that will be available until February 2025.
Balance adjustments and general improvements
“Holiday Awakening” not only focuses on additional content, but also includes a number of balance adjustments and general improvements that seek to optimize the gaming experience. These changes affect both the combat and raid aspects, adjusting the mechanics to make them more balanced and satisfying. For example, some of the classes have received adjustments to improve their performance in battles, encouraging a more dynamic gaming experience. Certain raids have also been restructured to provide tighter challenges. These are important as they ensure that ‘Lost Ark’ remains a challenging game, but also accessible for those looking to improve and progress in the game.
The future of Lost Ark
With “The Holiday Awakening,” ‘Lost Ark’ not only brings a spectacular close to the year 2024, but also lays the foundation for the future of the game. Smilegate RPG has demonstrated its commitment to continually improving the player experience, and with the introduction of systems such as pet abilities and Buzz Island, it continues to creatively expand its universe.
The land of Arkesia
The online computer title takes us to the lands of Arkesia, where many places await to be explored, with immersive combat and generous fights that are captured in a pristine isometric view. Among its features stands out the extensive replayability, which allows you to explore various classes of characters equipped with specific abilities.
That is, if you are a ‘Lost Ark’ player, this update is one of the most suitable to improve your gaming experience. And if you haven’t ventured into these dangerous lands yet, now is the perfect time to join in and enjoy everything this game has to offer.