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I’ve noticed our patches are like “Bundles” of old KR patches. We are moving to their wanted pace it doesn’t mean we will catch up in a month. This is the intended accelerated rate
We speculated and hyped that summoner was coming on release but what happened? Too much speculation and hype? Did the hype marketing go past 100% and back to 0?
Bundling stuff like QoL together makes sense. Its how they do it on the JP version as well, instead of a patch a week like KR they get 1 patch a month
Funny because in KR, aka the only place this game has been hugely successful, the team communicates through multiple channels and give dates weeks ahead of time.
Just like how they used excitement marketing to delay the roadmap for 2 months so we become appreciative of really the same thing they leaked in the first place.
Unless There’s a surprise honing buff I don’t think there’s anything that would make people hype. They’ve already said whats coming.
My guess is on the 14th, but yeah if it is the 14th, 21st or 28th it does not really matter, the longer it takes the more time you got to grind up mats and get a character to 1445 before the May patch, i really hope the May patch will hit at the end of May just to give people the most ammount of time to get up there.
speculations are fun, but also smart to stay grounded, what is a huge positive is that we know for certain that it is coming soon 
I think reasonable goal is 1415, not 1445. If you get 1445, that’s great! But when Vykas comes out after, she’s only 1430. So I hope she doesn’t get delayed and come out in the content update following Valtan.
Edit: I’ll try for 1445 until I realize that I can’t. But Valtan NM for a month would be more bearable than Argos for 2 months…
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HM comes out at the same time which is 1460.
Yes! so 1415 > 1430 > 1445 > 1460 seems more reasonable right? Then 1475 for Kakul? I don’t recall.
People technically visit the website more often if they dont release it too early. Aka people checking repeatedly every week for new information, which helps boost their website rankings.
Nope it is coming 100% next week seing as when they release omen skin they already knew april update was coming after omen skin is gone. “This collection includes several cosmetic packages available in exchange for Royal Crystals, and are obtainable from the in-game store until the April Update.” Taken from Omen skin release patch notes.
Good thing we got that “set in stone” roadmap eh?
Well I mean the way it’s gonna go is
- 1415 + 1445
- 1430 + 1460
- 1475
- 1490
The release schedule yes. But the ‘average’ player would do 1415 in May, 1430 > 1445 > 1460 in June depending how far they get when they can after Vykas releases. Then 1475 in July or, at the very least, the practice version at 1385(?). Assuming we even keep pace with Korea release if NA/EU doesn’t scream for delays.
Also, this doesn’t necessarily mean doing Valtan NM with one character for the full month. Some players might be able to get another alt or two doing Valtan NM in May or June if they have the time and depending on how generous AGS is feeling.
Edit: And I believe after Valtan NM, it’s not as necessary that players be able to do new content immediately. Especially those who are more casual or less invested. Having something to chase in this game is something I prefer, instead of being stuck with nothing to do for months.
But Vykas NM gives mats to make armor, but Valtan NM does not. so it would have been ideal if they gave us Valtan and Vykas normal first then Valtan en Vykas Hard after. but i guess it is what it is , just happy that we get stuff at a good pace at this point.
Who cares about what people are saying in chat? Read the official posts here and wait.
So based on all the info we have, they are releasing another twitch drop on the 12th, which could mean that they are planning something on the 14th and are trying to get people’s attention 2 days ahead. Just my speculation 
hopefully it does get pushed and a bunch of whining people quit… would help the atmosphere a bit. I doubt that’s the case though
Thank you for all the info, guys.
I was just curious that if there is any other website or SNS that posts additional information about upcoming updates/events.
I was searching forum threads to get answers for my question, and I really didn’t expect the community here gets mad easily on a lot of things…
I didn’t meant to make people negatively arguing or criticizing against each other over this question…
so, I hope everyone has a good day in Lost Ark.
not sure if the update is coming same time as Glavier or not but this is what Roxx said about Glavier release. 