Smilegate Partners with Amazon to Target North America and Europe for 'Lost Ark'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Smilegate RPG has partnered with Amazon to target the North American and European markets for its game Lost Ark.

Smilegate RPG announced on the 11th that it will publish Lost Ark in North America and Europe and conduct a large-scale alpha test (first closed beta test).

'Amazon Games' will exclusively service Lost Ark in North America and Europe within 2021, with specific schedules to be announced later.

Previously, Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games signed an exclusive publishing agreement for Smilegate RPG's key titles in North America and Europe in August last year. Both companies plan to focus all their capabilities to ensure a successful entry into the North American and European markets.

The large-scale closed test, the 'Alpha Test,' will be held from today until the 16th. This test, conducted through the global gaming platform Steam, is only open to Founders Pack pre-orderers and selected adventurers through applications, allowing them to experience some of Lost Ark's content. The two companies support text not only in English but also in French, German, and Spanish.

Christoph Hartmann, Vice President of Amazon Games, said, "We are dedicated to presenting high-quality games, including our internally developed titles and Lost Ark, to users," adding, "We are preparing many highly anticipated titles that will excite users, and Lost Ark will be the first of them."

Jigil Ji, CEO of Smilegate RPG, said, "Amazon Games is a partner with excellent service capabilities," and added, "We will do our best to combine all the development and publishing know-how of both companies to continue successful service in the North American and European markets."

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