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Lost Ark Market Trends: New Skins, Survey Rewards, and Engraving Book Price Change AnalysisIn this Akonomics episode, we bring news about new skins added with the recent patch and rewards from the community survey. We also clarify misunderstandings about Steam Concurrent Users (CCU) and estimate actual active users, while providing an in-depth analysis of market price fluctuations for major items like Grudge engraving recipes and Level 10 gems.
1. 💰 Blue Crystals and Market Overview
· Akonomics analyzes market trends and price changes weekly.
· Blue crystal prices on the NA West server are stable with little fluctuation, around 19.1K for instant purchase and about 17K (or 16.7K) for slow purchase.
· Blue crystal prices on the NA West server are stable with little fluctuation, around 19.1K for instant purchase and about 17K (or 16.7K) for slow purchase.
| Category | Price (Gold) |
|---|---|
| Blue Crystals (Instant Purchase) | Approx. 19.1K |
| Blue Crystals (Slow Purchase) | Approx. 17K ~ 16.7K |
00:01 - 00:55
1. 💰 Blue Crystals and Market Overview
· Akonomics analyzes market trends and price changes weekly.
· Blue crystal prices on the NA West server are stable with little fluctuation, around 19.1K for instant purchase and about 17K (or 16.7K) for slow purchase.
· Blue crystal prices on the NA West server are stable with little fluctuation, around 19.1K for instant purchase and about 17K (or 16.7K) for slow purchase.
| Category | Price (Gold) |
|---|---|
| Blue Crystals (Instant Purchase) | Approx. 19.1K |
| Blue Crystals (Slow Purchase) | Approx. 17K ~ 16.7K |
00:56 - 03:48
2. ✨ New Skins and Cosmetic Item Review
· A new skin pack was recently added with the latest patch, currently appearing to be exclusive to the Western servers.
· The new skins are receiving positive feedback for being 'edgy' and cool, characterized by not being overly revealing.
· The Soulfist's weapon appearance is particularly impressive, and the player mentioned preferring 'serious' looking skins.
· Expressed attachment to a legendary Soulfist skin (fur fox theme) used in the past.
· The new skins are receiving positive feedback for being 'edgy' and cool, characterized by not being overly revealing.
· The Soulfist's weapon appearance is particularly impressive, and the player mentioned preferring 'serious' looking skins.
· Expressed attachment to a legendary Soulfist skin (fur fox theme) used in the past.
03:49 - 05:36
3. 🎁 March Update and Community Survey Rewards
· With the release of Sirka, a new 1730 Hell Key will provide the next tier of T4 honing materials.
· Be aware that keys obtained before the update will not yield Sirka honing materials.
· The community survey goal of 3,500 responses was greatly exceeded, achieving over 11,000 unique responses.
· This marks the highest participation rate ever, providing valuable data and feedback.
· The community gift code is 'WCOMMUNITY', usable for one week until March 18th.
· Be aware that keys obtained before the update will not yield Sirka honing materials.
· The community survey goal of 3,500 responses was greatly exceeded, achieving over 11,000 unique responses.
· This marks the highest participation rate ever, providing valuable data and feedback.
· The community gift code is 'WCOMMUNITY', usable for one week until March 18th.
05:37 - 08:43
4. 📊 Dispelling Misconceptions about Steam Concurrent Users (CCU)
· There are many misunderstandings regarding the Concurrent Users (CCU) on Steam charts, so this explains it clearly.
· CCU refers to the number of players logged into the game at a specific moment.
· Lost Ark's current concurrent user count is approximately 7,000, with a peak of 13,000 over the last 24 hours.
· Lost Ark players typically log in for short periods to complete tasks and then log out, rather than staying logged in for extended durations.
· Therefore, the actual daily unique active users are estimated to be 5 to 10 times the CCU, roughly between 50,000 and 100,000.
· CCU refers to the number of players logged into the game at a specific moment.
· Lost Ark's current concurrent user count is approximately 7,000, with a peak of 13,000 over the last 24 hours.
· Lost Ark players typically log in for short periods to complete tasks and then log out, rather than staying logged in for extended durations.
· Therefore, the actual daily unique active users are estimated to be 5 to 10 times the CCU, roughly between 50,000 and 100,000.
| Category | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current CCU | Approx. 7,000 players | Concurrent users at the time of video recording |
| 24-hour Peak CCU | Approx. 13,000 players | Highest concurrent users over the last 24 hours |
| Estimated Daily Unique Active Users | 50,000 ~ 100,000 players | Actual player count estimated to be 5-10 times the CCU |
08:44 - 13:08
5. 📈 Major Item Market Price Fluctuation Analysis
· Due to the new patch and events, overall item prices have increased compared to last week.
· Prices are expected to stabilize again next week.
· The random relic engraving recipe pouch in the event shop has a disappointing composition, and the Waymark missions are high difficulty.
· Leapstones and fusion materials have become very expensive. Leapstones are trading for 110-170 gold.
· Stockpiling existing materials in preparation for Sirka might not be efficient due to the 5:1 conversion rate.
· The 5:1 conversion feature for existing materials plays a positive role in maintaining their value.
· The price of Grudge engraving recipes falling below 300,000 gold (289.88K) is a first, marking a very significant change.
· Level 10 gem prices are 3.3M, an increase of about 150K from last week's 3.15-3.2M.
· Prices are expected to stabilize again next week.
· The random relic engraving recipe pouch in the event shop has a disappointing composition, and the Waymark missions are high difficulty.
· Leapstones and fusion materials have become very expensive. Leapstones are trading for 110-170 gold.
· Stockpiling existing materials in preparation for Sirka might not be efficient due to the 5:1 conversion rate.
· The 5:1 conversion feature for existing materials plays a positive role in maintaining their value.
· The price of Grudge engraving recipes falling below 300,000 gold (289.88K) is a first, marking a very significant change.
· Level 10 gem prices are 3.3M, an increase of about 150K from last week's 3.15-3.2M.
| Item | Price Trend | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Leapstones | Very Expensive | 110~170 gold |
| Fusion Materials | Very Expensive | |
| Grudge Engraving Recipe | Decrease | 289.88K (First time below 300K gold) |
| Siderial | 2.8M | |
| Level 10 Gems | Increase | 3.3M (Approx. 150K increase from last week) |