Lost Ark Maintenance: What to Expect During the August 20 Update
The servers for Lost Ark will undergo maintenance on August 20, 2025, starting at 2:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. UTC, and are expected to last approximately 4 hours. This downtime is to implement the Rise of the Valkyrie update, introducing several new features and changes to the game.
@LAGameStatus announced that Lost Ark will undergo maintenance on August 20 at 2 a.m. PT (9:00 a.m. UTC) for 4 hours. The update will introduce the new Valkyrie class, Trust Point System, Ebony Cube changes, new events, and more.
Maintenance Details
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Start Time: August 20, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. UTC
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Expected Duration: 4 hours
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Purpose: Deployment of the Rise of the Valkyrie update
New Content & Features
1. Valkyrie Class
The Valkyrie is a versatile class that can serve as either a support or damage-dealing role. She utilizes a one-handed sword and light-based skills to protect allies or deal damage. Players can embark on a Class Awakening Quest, earn 10 new achievements, and unlock a new title and trophy.
2. Trust Point System
This system tracks player behavior by assigning a "trust" value based on in-game activities. Low trust can result in increased transaction fees or restrictions on trades, aiming to combat real-money trading without affecting regular players.
3. Ebony Cube Changes
The Ebony Cube's rewards have been doubled, but the drop rate for Cube Tickets has been reduced by 50%. Existing tickets will be converted at a 2:1 ratio during maintenance. Additionally, players can now trade tickets for Hell Keys once per week.
4. Prestige Shop
A new shop where players can spend Royal Crystals to earn Prestige Points. These points can be exchanged for exclusive rewards, including skins and other in-game items.
5. New Events
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Rise of the Valkyrie Event: Available from August 20 to November 19, 2025, offering rewards for characters between item level 1640 and 1681.
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Event Powerpass: Provides a progression boost for characters, stacking with the July Powerpass if unused.
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Twinkle Twinkle Exchange Event: A limited-time event running from August 20 to September 17, 2025, allowing players to exchange gold for valuable rewards, including the return of the Golden Frog tokens.
Delayed Content for NA/EU Regions
For the North America and Europe regions, a slight delay has been announced for the new Attendance Insignias. These will be available for players who have reached 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 days of play. However, an issue discovered during testing has caused a delay, and these Insignias will be made available to eligible players as soon as possible.
@LAGameStatus announced that new Attendance Insignias for 1k, 1.5k, and 2k days played will be added to the NA/EU versions of Lost Ark soon. The release has been delayed due to an issue found during testing, but the Insignias will be available for eligible players as soon as possible.
How Long Will the Lost Ark Maintenance Take?
The upcoming Lost Ark maintenance will take approximately 4 hours. During this time, the game will be unavailable as the team works on implementing exciting new updates, including the Valkyrie class, Trust Point System, and various event changes.
While the downtime is expected to last around 4 hours, it's always a good idea to stay updated by checking official sources for any changes or extensions. Once the maintenance is complete, you'll be able to dive into all the new content and features waiting for you in Lost Ark!
