ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled
Studio Wildcard has released an updated roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, detailing content releases extending into late 2026. This roadmap outlines the continued evolution of the ARK: Survival Evolved remaster, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) for enhanced performance and a more streamlined download experience.
Key highlights from the roadmap include:
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UE5 Upgrade (March 2025): A significant technical update transitioning the game to Unreal Engine 5.5, promising substantial performance improvements and the return of Nvidia's frame generation. This update also paves the way for individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size.
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New Maps and Creatures (2025-2026): The roadmap details a steady stream of new content, including:
- April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended map, a Bison (free creature), and a Fantastic Tame.
- June 2025: A new premium map (details to be announced).
- August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended map, a community-voted free creature, and a Fantastic Tame.
- April 2026: Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Bob's True Tales Part 1.
- August 2026: Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob's True Tales Part 2.
- December 2026: Free Fjordur Ascended map and a community-voted free creature.
- Throughout 2026: Three additional Fantastic Tames.
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Community Involvement: The roadmap emphasizes community participation, with community votes determining some of the free creatures added to the game.
The roadmap provides a high-level overview of the planned content. While it doesn't encompass every detail, it assures players of a consistent flow of updates and new experiences for ARK: Survival Ascended over the next two years and beyond. Studio Wildcard hints at potential additional surprises beyond what's currently outlined.
