# Lost Ark Winter's Wrath Release Notes

- Product: Lost Ark (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/lost-ark)
- Vendor: Smilegate RPG
- Date: 2025-12-16
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1599340/view/613182487250602004
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- **added** — New solo challenges added
- **added** — New permanent system changes to help progression for all players
- **added** — Latest round of super-charged progression events
- **added** — New raid content at Diaspero against the Lord of the Abyss

##### Heroes of Arkesia,

New solo challenges and a variety of progression updates arrive to help adventurers prepare for the battle at Diaspero against the Lord of the Abyss and his forces.

Downtime will begin on December 17 at 12AM PT (8AM UTC) and is expected to last 8 hours. With new permanent system changes to help progression for all players, and the latest round of super-charged progression events, a journey to challenge the latest raids is open for all. Read on for the full list of new content, events, store offerings, and other changes (https://www.playlostark.com/en-us/game/releases/winters-wrath).