Lost Ark Maintenance
Lost Ark is undergoing scheduled downtime on July 25, 2025, starting at 12 a.m. PT (7 a.m. UTC). The maintenance is aimed at resolving multiple ongoing issues, with an estimated downtime of approximately 4 hours. Most game servers and services will be unavailable during this period. Notably, the fix for the Skin Codex will not be included in this update, but is targeted for the next weekly maintenance window.
Lost Ark Servers: Are They Down?
Yes, the Lost Ark servers are currently down for scheduled maintenance. Players attempting to log in will see maintenance notifications and will be unable to play until servers come back online. Routine maintenance is a regular occurrence to deploy patches, fixes, and content updates.
How Long Is the Maintenance?
The scheduled downtime began on July 25 at 12 a.m. PT (7 a.m. UTC) and is expected to last approximately 4 hours. Server access is anticipated to be restored around 4 a.m. PT (11 a.m. UTC), provided there are no unexpected issues. Any fixes to the Skin Codex will arrive in the next weekly build, while other major problems are prioritized for this release.
How to Check Lost Ark Server Status?
To check Lost Ark's live server status, visit the official Server Status page on the Lost Ark website or Twitter(X). This page displays real-time status across all regional servers, showing whether they are Online, in Maintenance, or Busy.
Lost Ark News: Latest Developments
The July 2025 update brings critical fixes and addresses player feedback following the major “Welcome to Paradise” content patch. The maintenance targets three high-impact issues:
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Skin Codex registration and saving errors (fix delayed to the next weekly build)
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Event Powerpass not granted to players without Trusted Status
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Novice Instructor Ino NPC issues during growth missions post Powerpass (Challenge Express missions are unaffected)
Additionally, balance patch feedback is being addressed, with a new balance update scheduled for the August update rather than a future major base build.
FAQs
Why is Lost Ark down right now?
The servers are down for scheduled maintenance to address various bugs and update game systems. This is routine and announced in advance via official channels.
When will the servers be back up?
The expected downtime is 4 hours, so servers should be restored by 4 a.m. PT (11 a.m. UTC) on July 25, 2025.
Is the Skin Codex fix included in this maintenance?
No, the Skin Codex fix was not ready for this update but is targeted for the next weekly maintenance.
