ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled
Studio Wildcard has released an updated roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, detailing content updates extending into late 2026. This Unreal Engine 5 remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved, initially launched in November 2023, will receive a steady stream of new content and features.
Key highlights of the roadmap include:
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Unreal Engine 5.5 Upgrade (March 2025): This significant 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.
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New Maps and Creatures: The roadmap outlines the release of several new maps, both free and paid:
- 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)
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Fantastic Tames: A total of six new Fantastic Tames are planned throughout the roadmap, with three slated for 2026.
The roadmap also emphasizes the community's involvement, with community votes determining some of the free creatures added to the game. While the roadmap provides a high-level overview, Studio Wildcard hints at potential additional surprises throughout the next two years. The focus remains on delivering a refined and expanded ARK experience to players.
