# Lost Ark Thaemine Extreme Release Notes

- Product: Lost Ark (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/lost-ark)
- Vendor: Smilegate RPG
- Date: 2026-01-13
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1599340/view/506224446916268246
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/lost-ark/releases/2026-01-13-thaemine-extreme-release-notes

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- **added** — Darkness Legion Commander Thaemine extreme raid encounter
- **added** — Events for Guardian Raids and Chaos Gates progression
- **added** — New store offerings

##### Heroes of Arkesia,

A variety of events arrive to help with progression, with something for everyone — fun events for Guardians and Chaos Gates, and the return of one of the most dangerous threats in Arkesia; Darkness Legion Commander Thaemine.

Downtime will begin on January 14 at 12 AM PT (8:00 UTC) and is expected to last 4 hours. Read on for the full list of new content, events, store offerings, and other changes (https://www.playlostark.com/game/releases/thaemine-extreme).