On April 17, with the major winter roadmap concluded, Lost Ark Director Jeon Jae-hak held a live broadcast. The stream reviewed the March update and introduced the direction for future updates leading up to the summer LOA ON.
During the broadcast, Director Jeon shared news regarding Kazeros Raid Acts 1 and 2 Extreme, balance updates, and the production of a Ninave figure. He spent about an hour communicating with players during a subsequent Q&A session.
Notably, his comment about a "new class in the bottom-right continent that female players might like" sparked speculation that the new summer class could be a male Yoz.
Director Jeon concluded the broadcast by saying, "We are working hard to prepare for the upcoming summer update."
■ Brief Summary of the April 17 Live Broadcast
1. Reflections on the Kadarum System
- Preparations for crossing the Sea of Aldebaran
- A prologue-style story for Part 2
- New faces such as Clorian and Arsenos
- A story that is far from lighthearted, despite the bright and beautiful setting
2. Reflections on the Cathedral of the Horizon
- Designed with the goal of being an easy and fun dungeon
- Changes in weekly content usage patterns, etc
- Purpose includes providing new motivation for progression
- Created as a 'breather' raid
- Aims to reduce in-game fatigue and support progression across segments
- High success rate in Week 1 (avg. 99%), 99.9% by Week 4
- Slightly higher than the gear requirements set by the developers
- As of Week 4, 48% of adventurers have cleared the end-game content 4 times
- Over 90% check gold for Stage 3; 53% play with gold acquisition turned off for Stage 1
3. Adjusting HP for Stages 2 and 3 of the Cathedral of the Horizon
- Gear hurdles are set too high
- Stagger/knockdown effects also being mitigated
4. Adjusting bound gold for end-game content
- From the Kazeros Prologue to Act 4
- Gold rewards maintained, but 50% converted to bound gold
- Level 7 gem purchase limit changed to 11
5. Adding 'Light of Salvation' and 'Deep Dive' cards to Wandering Merchants (April 22)
- Releasing a superior version of the 'Light of Salvation' card set is not easy
- Will further review combat power issues
6. Act 1 and 2 Extreme modes released (April 22)
- 4 weeks for Act 1, 4 weeks for Act 2 (8 weeks total)
- Only one final gate
- Act 1 features Aegir; Act 2 features Brelshaza
- Three difficulty levels: Normal (1,720), Hard (1,750), and Extreme (1,770)
- Normal and Hard offer one resurrection, similar to the fun level of Thaemine Extreme
- Nightmare is a 'challenging difficulty'
- First-clear rewards include Legendary Card Pack 3
- Includes a 'Nightmare-exclusive title' with a symbol
- Normal: 20k gold; Hard: 45k gold; Nightmare: 45k gold (same as Hard)
- Exclusive tokens can be exchanged for Relic Engraving Recipe Selection Pouches, Hell Key Chests, etc
7. Lost Ark x 'The Colony' movie review event
- Comment to receive emoticon rewards
- Summer collaboration event will involve food
8. Kadan & Beatrice figures
- All produced items sold out
- Orders closed through December delivery
- Ninave figure production planned
- Production began in January; details to be announced in May
9. Balance-related (April 22)
- Acknowledged that there are balance issues
- April 22 update focuses on numerical adjustments and minor improvements, not a major overhaul
- Classes that struggle to reach their potential are the targets for improvement
- Adjusting Ark Passive and Ark Grid as well
- Some classes will receive nerfs
10. Regarding the summer update
- Expectations are high for both the new raid and the new class
- Minor content is also being prepared
Q&A: Avatars are not being released often enough (Neria, releasing May 6)
- The gap was too long
- Cosmetic items are an important element in MMORPGs
- Working on a plan to provide high-quality avatars without long gaps
- Will manage this better in the future
Q&A: Please sell the April Fools' damage font
- It was an event-based development that replaced existing resources
- Need to review if it can be sold as a standalone product
Q&A: Single coin acquisition is too low
- Planning to expand and adjust in the summer update
Q&A: Regarding gem flipping
- We are aware of it and are monitoring the situation
- It is recommended not to engage in it
Q&A: Too much honor exchange chat
- The intent of honor exchange is for personal satisfaction
- Will look into the issue
Q&A: Please tell us the gender of the new class
- I think female players will like it
- The region in the bottom right (Rim Lake?)...
Q&A: What about a card set codex?
- It is a progression element that must be handled carefully
- Will improve inconveniences such as Guardian Raids
Q&A: It's hard to increase support combat power
- It is indeed difficult to increase
- Will look into related improvements
Q&A: Re-releasing Hell content
- Plan to continue with non-normalized versions in the future
- Look forward to Vykas and Thaemine Hell modes
Q&A: Are there any gifts?
- Please look forward to a feast of content at the summer LOA ON
Q&A: Events are stopping
-Will continue to provide convenience improvements and consistent events
Q&A: Please allow more ID changes
-Will be stricter with nickname resets
Brief evaluation of the March update, HP adjustments, and bound gold conversion
Director Jeon Jae-hak shared his thoughts on the March update and explained future improvement directions. He stated that the Kadarum system was a preliminary step toward the Sea of Aldebaran, and the Cathedral of the Horizon was created with the goal of being an 'easy and fun dungeon.'
Indeed, the Cathedral of the Horizon achieved a high clear rate, consistent with its purpose as a 'breather raid.' It showed a success rate of approximately 99% in the first week and 99.9% by the fourth week, indicating that most adventurers successfully cleared it.
However, as the gear hurdles for Stages 2 and 3 remain higher than expected, the boss HP in those sections will be lowered. Some stagger/knockdown patterns will also be mitigated.
Additionally, card acquisition sources for adventurers in those segments will be expanded. The Kazeros Legion Commander set (known as 'Deep Dive') and the 'Master of Spears' set will be added to the Wandering Merchant inventory. He drew a line, stating there are no plans to release superior versions of existing sets or increase their stats.
Meanwhile, bound gold in end-game content will be adjusted. For the Kazeros Prologue through Act 4, existing gold rewards will be maintained, but 50% will be converted to bound gold. This adjustment was previously announced in the last live broadcast. To compensate, some easing measures will be implemented, such as increasing the purchase limit for Level 7 gems to 11.
Kazeros Act 1 and 2 Extreme Release
Extreme difficulty for Kazeros Raids Act 1 and 2 will be added on April 22. Act 1 will run for 4 weeks, and Act 2 will also run for 4 weeks, for a total of 8 weeks.
Each will feature a single-gate format where players face Aegir and Brelshaza directly. Difficulty levels are categorized into Normal (1,720), Hard (1,750), and Nightmare (1,770).
Normal and Hard are designed to be enjoyed with relatively low pressure, similar to the difficulty of Thaemine Extreme, and offer one resurrection opportunity. Conversely, Nightmare is a challenging difficulty that rewards players with exclusive symbols and titles. Rewards can be obtained with a single clear within the period.
Rewards are 20,000 gold for Normal, and 45,000 gold for both Hard and Nightmare. First-clear rewards include items like Legendary Card Packs, and exclusive tokens can be exchanged for Relic Engraving Recipe Selection Pouches, Hell Key Chests, and more.
Lost Ark x 'The Colony' Collaboration Revealed
A collaboration with director Yeon Sang-ho's new work, 'The Colony,' was also revealed. It is an event linked to the work of the director known for 'Train to Busan' and 'Hellbound,' where players can receive emoticons by leaving a review for the movie.
Director Jeon Jae-hak explained that this collaboration is a relatively simple event, and separately, a collaboration related to 'food' is also in preparation.
Ninave Figure Production Confirmed!
Following the Kadan and Beatrice figures, a Ninave figure is also in production. The product has been in development since January, and detailed information is scheduled to be released in May.
Is the new summer class a male Yoz?
During the Q&A in the latter part of the broadcast, hints about the new class were mentioned. Director Jeon Jae-hak provided clues, saying, "It's a class that female users will like," and mentioned the "bottom-right region."
As Rim Lake was mentioned as a region fitting those conditions, speculation arose that a male Yoz class might be added. The director responded positively, drawing attention to the possibility of its actual release.
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