# Lost Ark Return Of Argos Release Notes

- Product: Lost Ark (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/lost-ark)
- Vendor: Smilegate RPG
- Date: 2026-05-13
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1599340/view/668364810351544526
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/lost-ark/releases/2026-05-13-return-of-argos-release-notes

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- **added** — Snowflake Argos standalone frost-themed event encounter
- **added** — New Wandering Merchant cards to prepare for the upcoming Horizon Cathedral Abyssal Raid
- **added** — Return of the Golden Frog Event Shop

##### Heroes of Arkesia,

Argos is back. The Holy Beast has been reimagined as a standalone frost-themed event encounter, and whether you cleared the original on day one or never got the chance, Snowflake Argos has something for you.

This update introduces the Snowflake Argos event alongside new Wandering Merchant cards to help prepare for the upcoming Horizon Cathedral Abyssal Raid, the return of the Golden Frog Event Shop, and more. Downtime will begin on May 13 at 12 AM (7AM UTC) and is expected to last 7 hours. Read on for the full list of new content, events, store offerings, and other changes (https://playlostark.com/en-us/game/releases/return-of-argos).