ARK: Survival Evolved's Future Unveiled for Next Two Years

ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has recently unveiled an expansive content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending through late 2026. This ambitious plan outlines a significant evolution for the remastered survival crafting game, initially released in early access in November 2023.

Key highlights of the roadmap include a transition to Unreal Engine 5.5, promising substantial performance enhancements and the return of Nvidia's frame generation. This technical upgrade, slated for March 2025, will also facilitate the individual download of DLC map packs, significantly reducing the game's overall install size.

The roadmap details a steady stream of new content, encompassing both free and paid additions:

2025 - 2026 Content Rollout:

• March 2025: Unreal Engine 5.5 update.
• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended map, 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.

This roadmap emphasizes a balance between free content updates, including remastered maps like Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis, and Fjordur, and paid DLC expansions, such as the upcoming premium map. Community involvement is also highlighted, with several free creatures to be determined by player votes. While the roadmap provides a comprehensive overview, Studio Wildcard hints at potential unannounced additions throughout the next two years. The focus remains on delivering a rich and engaging experience for ARK: Survival Ascended players.