Henry and Roxx posted goodbyes on twitter as their AGS contracts aren't being renewed. Server merges were announced for May so signs are pointing to (potentially) Amazon no longer having involvement with the game in the future.
Amazon seems to want to distance themselves from the gaming sphere, so it doesn't completely shock me even though they're effectively just a publisher in the west.
Servers across both regions will be consolidated in two phases beginning August 26. Find out which servers are merging, what happens to your data, and how to prepare.
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PHASE 1 MERGES — AUGUST 26
Nineveh → Balthor
Luterra → Vaigrys
Brelshaza → Thaemine
Ortuus → Arcturus
Ratik → Elpon
PHASE 2 MERGES — SEPTEMBER 2
Balthor (now includes Nineveh) → Inanna
Gienah → Arcturus (now includes Ortuus)
Bifrost save locations will reset. Slots will be recalculated based on your Roster Level and Ignea Tokens.
Character slots will reset to the default amount. Additional character slots that have been purchased will be returned as Character Slot Extension Tickets.
All characters will be sent to Universal Character Storage. Upon entering the character selection screen, a pop-up guide to the Universal Character Storage will be displayed. You will be able to move your characters in and out of this storage space freely.
After nearly five years of shared adventures in Arkesia, we’re writing today with an update on the future of Lost Ark in the West.
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Starting in early 2027 Amazon Game Studios will end its live service operations of Lost Ark, with Smilegate taking over going forward.
If you do not want your data transferred, we will provide an opt-out window where you can request that your account data not be sent to Smilegate. The opt-out window starts today, August 12 and will end prior to the transition date date. To begin the opt-out process, please visit this page.