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 released 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 also paves the way for individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size.
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New Maps and Creatures: The roadmap outlines the arrival of several new maps, both free and paid:
- Free Ragnarok Ascended (April 2025): Includes a free Bison creature and a Fantastic Tame.
- Free Valguero Ascended (August 2025): Features a community-voted free creature and a Fantastic Tame.
- Paid Premium Map (June 2025): Details to be announced.
- Free Genesis Ascended (Parts 1 & 2, April & August 2026): Released alongside installments of Bob's True Tales.
- Free Fjordur Ascended (December 2026): Includes a community-voted free creature.
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Fantastic Tames: A total of six Fantastic Tames are planned, with three slated for 2026.
The roadmap presents a high-level overview, suggesting further unannounced content may arrive throughout 2025 and 2026. The focus remains on delivering a refined and expanded ARK experience through regular updates and community engagement.
