ARK's Multi-Year Roadmap Unveiled

ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has unveiled an ambitious content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending its updates through late 2026. This Unreal Engine 5 remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved will see a significant overhaul and the addition of numerous maps and creatures over the next two years.

Key highlights from the roadmap include:

• Unreal Engine 5.5 Upgrade (March 2025): This crucial update will bring substantial performance improvements and reinstate Nvidia's frame generation. It will also pave the way for individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size.

• New Maps and Creatures: The roadmap details a steady stream of content, including:

  • Free Ragnarok Ascended, Bison (Free Creature), and a Fantastic Tame (April 2025)
  • New Premium Map (June 2025)
  • Free Valguero Ascended, Community-Voted Creature, and Fantastic Tame (August 2025)
  • Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 & Bob's True Tales Part 1 (April 2026)
  • Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 & Bob's True Tales Part 2 (August 2026)
  • Free Fjordur Ascended and Community-Voted Creature (December 2026)
  • Three additional Fantastic Tames throughout 2026

The roadmap emphasizes a blend of free and paid content, with free updates focusing on remastered maps and community-chosen creatures. Paid content will primarily consist of new maps and premium creatures. While the roadmap provides a high-level overview, Studio Wildcard hints at potential additional surprises throughout the development cycle. The focus remains on enhancing performance, streamlining the download experience, and delivering a rich and engaging experience for ARK players.