ARK: Survival Ascended Roadmap Reveals 2 Years of Plans

ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has unveiled an ambitious content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending through late 2026. This updated plan details a significant expansion of the ARK: Survival Evolved remaster, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced performance and introducing a steady stream of new content.

Key highlights from the roadmap include:

• Unreal Engine 5.5 Upgrade (March 2025): This crucial update will significantly boost performance and enable individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size. Nvidia's frame generation support will also return.

• New Maps & Content: 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)

• Fantastic Tames: A total of six new Fantastic Tames are planned, with three scheduled for 2026.

• 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, suggesting the possibility of additional unannounced content throughout the next two years. The focus on both free updates and paid DLC ensures a continuous stream of fresh experiences for players. Specific details regarding the new premium map and other additions will be revealed in the coming months.