Including a five-day Crystalline Aura boost, 500 shards, and a few chests
Some of us are salty about the incoming Amazon Primeprice increasein the United States, but if you’re still a member, and you’re still looking to claim some “free” games and in-game items, Prime Gaming is giving out a Battle Item Pack forLost Ark, the kinda-sorta-just-released action-RPG MMO from Smilegate that’s reaching out toDiablofans.
This isn’t the only freebie in February, but with500Kconcurrent playerschecking outLost Arktoday on Steamvia the game’s premium (early-access-granting) Founder’s Pack, I figured it was worth highlighting. We’ll see how the free-to-play launch goes on Feb. 11.
As an Amazon-published game,Lost Arkhasa range of in-game content lined upfor Prime Gaming members, not unlike the recurringFall Guyshandouts I’ve been redeeming here and there. But first, there’s this:a Battle Item Packclaimable until March 8.
To redeem the free Battle Item Pack forLost Ark, you’ll need to link your Steam account with Amazon; the process can be easily initiated on thisPrime Gaming landing page.
What’s in the first bundle? Good question!
Once you’re done, you can apply the Crystalline Aura, Amethyst Shards, and Chests “by opening the product inventory in the store (F4) and claiming your items.”
Also, if you claim the bundleearly, “your content will appear on yourLost Arkaccount in-game as soon as you launch it.” Again, the free-to-play launch isn’t until February 11.
These bonuses — particularly Crystalline Aura, which is awide-ranging time-saver— overlap with perks in theincreasingly pricey tiersfor theLost ArkFounder’s Packs. Of course, a five-day boost doesn’t have the same ring to it as a 30-day aura, but for the free-to-play crowd especially, you’ve gotta eke out what you may get. This is your nudge.
Plus, it’s nice to not have to fret overTwitch Drops(though you’re able to if you want!).
As for the game itself,Lost Arkis making big waves with its pay-to-play-early launch, but that’s not a huge shock — it’s had runway to simmer and snowball in South Korea, it’s hitting the West at a fortunate timegiven everything going on withDiabloand Blizzard at large, it can look flashy as hell, and it’s got backing from Amazon. I’m also expecting to see some ridiculous numbers when the free-to-play floodgates open this week. That said, I’m most curious to see what the “core” audience looks like once the dust has settled.
Not intoLost Arkyet? (Or maybe ever?) There are other free PC games to look into for Feb.
On that front, Prime Gaming isgiving outStellaris,Double Kick Heroes,As Far As The Eye,Ashwalkers: A Survival Journey, andGolazo! Soccer Leagueuntil July 30, 2025.
A less exciting month than normal, to be sure — the recent lineups were surprisingly strong — butStellarisshould be neat if you’re partial to sci-fi and grand strategy.
