Does Lost Ark have PvP?

Yes, Lost Ark has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Lost Ark to play together?

Yes. Lost Ark is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Lost Ark?

About 17,355 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Lost Ark multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Lost Ark is a mmo game released in 2022, 71% positive on Steam (202,021 reviews), with 17,355 playing right now. Free on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooRPG · MMO

Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in…

How Lost Ark plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
MMO: Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: MMORPG, Free to Play, Action RPG, Multiplayer, Hack and Slash, Character Customization, RPG, Massively Multiplayer

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Quick answers

Is Lost Ark co-op?: Yes, Lost Ark supports co-op.
Does Lost Ark have PvP?: Yes, Lost Ark has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Lost Ark to play together?: Yes. Lost Ark is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Lost Ark?: About 17,355 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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