While Lost Ark is finally approaching in the West, starting with a closed beta starting tonight at 18 p.m. (Paris time), a trailer of gameplay epic comes to inaugurate the latter.
Until November 11, many hack'n slash fans who have not had the opportunity to test it by other means will have the opportunity to take their first steps in Arkesia. Here is a summary of what you need to know to have a chance to participate in the closed beta and what content awaits the lucky ones.
How do I participate in the Lost Ark closed beta?
If you wish to have a chance to participate in this short closed beta without untying the purse, you should register on the Lost Ark site for the tester program. This method does not in any way guarantee obtaining the precious sesame, but rather gives a chance to be part of a wave of invitations.
The best way to get guaranteed access to this beta is by purchasing a Founder's Pack. With a value ranging from 15 to 100 euros, with many bonuses depending on the Pack chosen, these can be obtained via the game site, Steam or Amazon. Remember that the arrival in the West of Smilegate's hack'n slash MMO is provided by Amazon, which is responsible for distribution and server allocation.
Whatever the means used, the lucky ones or the Founders will be able to download the closed beta from tonight 18 p.m. via Steam. This will end on November 11 at 20:59 p.m.
So much to do and so little time...
Smilegate intends to deliver massive content for such a short closed beta period. The maximum level of this early access will indeed rise to 55. The opportunity in particular to participate for the most relentless in many raids, one of the most important elements of the game, and quite new for the hack'n genre. slash.
This closed beta will also be an opportunity for Western players to try out a revised and corrected economic model to match this brand new audience. Free-to-play requires, the game will indeed include microtransactions and a Premium system called here "Crystal Aura", which should however have as few pay-to-win elements as possible.
For more information, be sure to check out a detailed blog post about the upcoming Lost Ark Closed Beta. In any case, the wait is no longer very long to get a first glimpse of all this. However, it will take a little patience for the final version of the game, its release having been postponed to early 2022.
