Heroes of Arkesia, The Western exclusive Arthetine Nightrider cosmetic collection is now available in-game! From concepting and brainstorming to bringing the cosmetics to life in Arkesia, our teams at Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG had a lot of fun collaborating on this special project. Our goal was to unite distinctly Western shapes (high crown, wide brim hats, cowboy boots, spurs) with the iconic Cyberpunk theme. Using the internal project name "Cyberpunk Cowboy", we asked what it would look like if technology had continued to advance in the wild Scraplands of Arthetine without law or subjugation. In that lawless world, we envisioned the rise of a local warrior culture where stylish cowboys rode down unwitting cargo trains and travelers alike on the backs of their cybernetic Machinalis mounts. These raiders and saboteurs stylized themselves as the Arthetine Nightriders— and the bright flashes of their neon gear and baying of their steel hounds became the notorious symbols of impending doom. Find the journey from concept to final cosmetic of each class, mount, and pet all showcased, along with quotes from the Smilegate RPG art team who brought this band of outlaws to life. [h1]Assassin[/h1] [i]“The concept in mind was a futuristic outlaw lurking in a dark alley. I am very happy to show the results, and hope the players enjoy the skins!”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/5KG9OuGzJCQGIh8gQnipCH/c10262a8ae55837279cb422b1e89ce01/LA_Nightrider_AssassinConcept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/68l74nQKOeGi2B9fzWwWGo/1e778cc028f4fe373a7da0d682b0c2dd/LA_Nightrider_Assassin_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/21tan3qC5cg9klzYa0sSX/596ae3edef993567c3f72ee12cee6b83/LA_MAY_Lineup_Assassin_1080.jpeg[/img] [h1]Gunner[/h1] [h3]Gunner (M)[/h3] [i]“We used an exaggerated silhouette and tough coat design to emphasize the SF-style cowboy look.”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/cEoWrOiSU2KLDXyx97psJ/8a8ef1c8e76eb488b682c76b3053d09d/LA_Nightrider_Gunner_M_Concept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [h3]Gunner (F)[/h3] [i]“The collaboration of Cowboy and Cyberpunk was an appealing topic to me, and I was very glad to have the opportunity to work on them. The concept of the design was to give the feeling of wildness and freedom with the effects, along with futuristic points to make them more interesting.”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/1UJaXIlvupWjH1CGG23NUZ/4bf9e4f1217f31e7cbef162b25b5aab9/LA_Nightrider_Gunner_F_Concept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic:[/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/2zc6fqwbSZdzhWRp0TXRoX/a9c593a777922611d9c9fdad0989857e/LA_Nightrider_Gunner_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/212DbqE9a8nRH6ih49p2om/b2a5ffbe1fffda534321e683ca37edc6/LA_MAY_Lineup_Gunner_1080.jpeg[/img] [h1]Martial Artist[/h1] [h3]Martial Artist (M)[/h3] [i]“The motif for the skin was a highwayman, with points added on both arms and legs to highlight the Striker’s use of taijutsu. It was a very fun job, imagining how the skin would be shown in-game!”[/i] [b]Concept:[/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/1jkIkEhrQANFSI09uy2iST/30095a070ce8868701b24c9afdc93b81/LA_Nightrider_MartialArtist_M__StrikerConcept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [h3]Martial Artist (F)[/h3] [i]“The mix of Cowboy and Cyberpunk was a very interesting project to work on. I can’t wait to see the players’ versions and combination of variations!”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/44W5oZdzooDdbMKrreNkgy/e28c96c09449fa79fb3f3e75fd391e00/LA_Nightrider_MarialArtist_F__Concept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/3Y7IqEszR6SU4ZCF3jc7bJ/cdf3f28c9b925cc260f8e1877346c307/LA_Nightrider_MartialArtist_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/2GTyqfCKXTKxI1pLp5vejE/15098587f12fd259863f4afdb51c7aa0/LA_MAY_Lineup_MartialArtist_1080.jpeg[/img] [h1]Mage[/h1] [i]“Instead of the frilly look the typical mage outfits tend to have, it was a very exciting experience to work on a pvc-based outdoorsy outfit.”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/2SqtmTwprK19QgaO1jTlRg/802883c83e3d4d2f2b350726f0157c8f/LA_Nightrider_Mage_SummonerConcept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/68JjSb7n3XFoDjflyT8R0M/7d86f1d04af1b63c0fa2de58e53b5824/LA_Nightrider_Mage_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/1loyamdUS4Q4lXMQK3Jhdc/1be641e6eaf0a49640add6fedbc7a5f3/LA_MAY_Lineup_Mage_1080.jpeg[/img] [h1]Specialist[/h1] [i]“The most adorable class in Lost Ark! ღ'ᴗ'ღ I tried my best to incorporate the liveliness of the class into the Cowboy image.”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/2Cu5HWrO5HD6R9Ssln5HHQ/41542b1b884e2cfa082c33d1286bb171/LA_Nightrider_SpecialistConcept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/3fYIro44kIGOeb2d3JYMu1/943f8996a6b9fe8790c9acbbc0ce1d73/LA_Nightrider_Specialist_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/7AVf4g46xpkljzgWHgFJNq/b47e1a92f4357ed1f3cca714f9df81b0/LA_MAY_Lineup_Specialist_1080.jpeg[/img] [h1]Warrior[/h1] [h3]Warrior (M) [/h3] [i]“I tried to draw out the sturdiness and the wildness of the class with the Cyberpunk Cowboy concept.” [/i] [b]Concept:[/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/7z35L6GBaopYEnODqaPG0R/7752df4be965895c7d851415a90ad8bd/LA_Nightrider_Warrior_M__Concept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [h3]Warrior (F)[/h3] The Slayer will have the same skin as the Assassin, and the same weapon skin as the Berserker. Concept: [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/5f0AlcnWPtnd8H1bCRblsI/9551f22f63f5c2c977ebd45145a49715/LA_Nightrider_AssassinConcept_GreatSword_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/4AGYZH4NqrEgmcb2sFPYxV/985073afa63334f3dbf60b28f83bc9dc/LA_Nightrider_Warrior_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/6aszV8ojrMqY2RHFNKNe9/c00134032ef03533089fcc0ffed7b6e0/LA_MAY_Lineup_Warrior_1080.jpeg[/img] [h1]Hound Pet[/h1] [i]“When the concept for the pets was locked in as the mechanical hound, our first thought was either a classic wolf or Doberman form. The Doberman was more adequate to represent the agility and speed that this pet will bring to the world of Lost Ark – a new position, or paradigm. I’m looking forward to hearing about the adventures of the Heroes of Arkesia with the mechanical Doberman at the side.”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/63geYfdZBVIYWXmEDEWm9M/27e08d82a0be51a0ba9e84cf0fc3685b/LA_D30_PetConcept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/fk9lMwVM0ndX0ncJwKbJK/848e93d45543eabe6eb619837d84ba71/LA_D30_Pet_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [h1]Machinalis Mount[/h1] [i]“The focus of the design was built to pair well with the character skin concepts. The outstanding features are the metallic/cybernetic themes applied to the iconic western horse-like exterior.”[/i] [b]Concept: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/4hMlEBp3Apsws0EQnhALlx/e23c00cd91f90b9c11eb9e8b1bbc919b/LA_Nightrider_Makinalis_MountConcept_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] [b]Final Cosmetic: [/b] [img]https://images.ctfassets.net/umhrp0op95v1/3ounHjIiS7QVGVpOu1viPp/0268d9ca8b1c60a11e0ac7b56fcf1522/LA_Nightrider_Makinalis_Mount_MayMTX_1920x1080_CT-001916.jpg[/img] The Arthetine Nightrider collection is now available in-game. Stop by the in-game store [F4] to find the cosmetics, special packages and more to gear up with this special collection. We’re excited for players to create their own stories of notoriety as they adventure through Arkesia representing the Arthetine Nightriders.