Why is Lost Ark restricted?

To crack down on bots, fraudulent purchases, scams, and other abuse, we place limits on a player's account unless it's trusted by Steam or by Amazon Games.

Can you get banned for playing Lost Ark?

Through the use of VPN, players experience a higher performance with lower ping and latency. So, when Amazon announced that using VPN may result in a ban, the entire Lost Ark community was surprised.

What countries is Lost Ark banned in?

Lost Ark: The game is officially banned in Belgium and the Netherlands. It's now official: Lost Ark will not be published in Belgium or the Netherlands due to the "anti-gambling" laws in force in these countries. Common sense is to be aware that you can be punished for breaking rules.

Why is Lost Ark not available in some countries?

The investigation came about after the Star Wars Battlefront 2 controversy, which included some pay-to-win mechanics with Star Cards via loot boxes. Now it seems as though Lost Ark is unable to be published in both countries owing to their regulations relating to paid items containing RNG rewards in games.

Why is Lost Ark banned in the Netherlands?

It's now official: Lost Ark will not be published in Belgium or the Netherlands due to the "anti-gambling" laws in force in these countries.

How To Play LOST ARK NA/EU From A Blocked Country

Can Steam ban you for playing Lost Ark?

You need to have TRUSTED status in Steam. Your Steam account is too fresh and they ban you. If you had spent some money on your account you would have TRUSTED. Steam refunded me the money I spent with my credit card because lost ark banned me.

Will Lost Ark ever come to South Africa?

Lost Ark isn't available in South Africa. Due to developer Smilegate failing to apply for publishing rights in the country, you can't download the game through Steam.

Will Lost Ark be available worldwide?

At the time of writing this article on 7th May 2022, Lost Ark hasn't been fully released worldwide yet. Only the countries in NA, EU (with a couple of exceptions including South Africa) as well as South Korea are able to play the full version of the game right now.

How do I play Lost Ark outside the US?

Can I play Lost Ark in my region?

As much the players around the world would love to grind on the game, it is available only in certain regions of selected countries. These countries include North America, Latin America, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. Lost Ark is available in over 34 selected countries.

Can I play Lost Ark in Asia?

However, it faces a region lock problem where it is specifically available only for NA, EU, and Korean regions and not for the rest of the international audiences. To play Lost Ark in SEA, or in any region outside of NA, EU and KR, you'll need three things: a browser VPN, a desktop VPN, and a new Steam account.

Will Lost Ark be available in Asia?

The Smilegate and Amazon Games title arrives on February 11 on PC after its passage through the Asian market. This is all you need to know to play it.

How do I get unbanned Lost Ark?

Can you play Lost Ark on VPN?

which country is that? You don't need a VPN to play Lost Ark nor do you need a VPN to download the game from Steam. The only issue when your region has been locked is access to the Steam Store Page of Lost Ark.

How long is matchmaking penalty Lost Ark?

Quitting an online match while it is still ongoing will result in a 10 minute matchmaking penalty. You will receive a message warning you about this before quitting.

Is Lost Ark playable now?

Lost Ark is available now on Steam. Where can I purchase the game? Lost Ark is free-to-play.

Can I play Lost Ark in America?

Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG have welcomed players to journey into the land of Arkesia in Lost Ark, available now for PC via Steam.

Is Lost Ark region locked?

no the game has not been region locked.

Can I play Lost Ark in North Africa?

Amazon does not have the rights to publish the game in Africa as of today so they can't offer access and/or support to the game.

Will Lost Ark be available in Egypt?

Amazon have signed a deal with SmileGate to publish Lost Ark in certain regions (The regions that are available). The reason Egypt isn't included is because it was not a part of the deal Amazon had with SmileGate.

Can we play Lost Ark in India?

Lost Ark availability in India

Sadly, Lost Ark is not available to play in India at the moment, and there are plenty of reasons why it may not either. The market for an MMORPG (massively-multiplayer online role-playing game) in the country is significantly low.

Can you get banned for botting Lost Ark?

As it becomes more frustrating to use bots in Lost Ark, while players who slam significant amounts of cash get their main accounts permanently banned for acquiring suspect amounts of in-game currency via real money trading, there are hopes that bad actors will move on to greener, less hazardous pastures.

What does RMT Mean Lost Ark?

Note: Real-money transactions (RMT), such as buying or selling Gold or other in-game items (with players on secondary marketplaces) are a violation of our Code of Conduct. Participation in RMT will result in disciplinary action.

Does Steam ban buying accounts?

Accounts which have been bought, sold or traded will be restricted. This includes any type of scam targeting a Steam user over Steam Chat or other systems outside of Steam, or deliberately submitting false information to Steam Support.

How do I appeal a ban on ps4?

Every suspension on PlayStation Network is the result of a thorough investigation by PlayStation Safety staff. As a result, suspensions are final and cannot be appealed unless: You have been suspended for an account debt. This will be lifted once you have paid off the balance.