Join our special Guardianknight art contest running from February 27 until March 18 for a chance to have your artwork featured in-game as a custom loading screen. The three winning submissions will be added to the game in the April update. Learn more about the prizes, requirements, and submission details below.
Prizes
Each of the three winners will receive:
Their artwork added to the game as a loading screen with the April update for a limited time.
An exclusive in-game title: “Masterpiece Creator.”
180 Days of Crystalline Aura Plus.
Entry Requirements
Submissions will be accepted from February 27, 2026 to March 18, 2026 in the Official Lost Ark Discord Server. Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Player Information
To qualify, each entry must include:
In-game name, Server, and Region.
Artwork Specifications
Contents: All entries must be Guardianknight-themed.
Dimensions: 1920x1080px, 75 DPI or higher.
File Format: JPG or PNG for entry; winners must provide a PSD file.
Rules include no use of AI. All art must be original.
Please Note: Avoid placing key imagery in the bottom 25% of the image, as loading screen text will overlay this section in-game.
Winner Selection
The Lost Ark team will review all entries and select three winners.
Finalists may be asked to provide proof of original work to ensure no AI involvement or plagiarism, which may include:
A video recording of the creation process, showing major steps (sketching, mid-process, finalizing).
If a video is unavailable, screenshots of the layers or progress stages may be accepted.
Additional proof may be requested if necessary.
The three winners will be announced leading up to the April update.
We look forward to seeing your creative submissions! For more on the Guardianknight class, check out our behind the scenes interview with Smilegate. Thanks for your support and we’ll see you in Arkesia.
