Get ready for a thrilling year of updates in ARK: Survival Ascended! Studio Wildcard has unveiled a packed content roadmap spanning 2025 and 2026, promising a wealth of new experiences for players.
ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap (2025-2026)
Here's a glimpse at what awaits:
2025:
- March: The highly anticipated ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update arrives, paving the way for improved performance and individual DLC downloads to reduce install sizes. Nvidia Frame Generation is also planned for smoother gameplay.
- April: Free Ragnarok Ascended and a new Bison mount join the roster, along with a Fantastic Tame.
- June: A brand-new premium map DLC will launch. Details are scarce, but Studio Wildcard promises more information soon.
- August: Free Valguero Ascended enters the fray, accompanied by a community-voted free creature and another Fantastic Tame.
2026:
- April: Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Bob's True Tales Part 1 make their debut.
- August: Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob's True Tales Part 2 continue the story.
- December: Free Fjordur Ascended arrives, complete with another community-voted free creature.
Beyond the exciting additions of new maps and creatures (including multiple Fantastic Tames), a key focus is the Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade, allowing for streamlined downloads and enhanced visuals. The community will play a significant role in shaping the experience, with votes determining several free creatures. Remember to participate in the forums!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Studio Wildcard is committed to addressing player concerns. Top priorities include resolving creature spawning issues, improving battle rig functionality, squashing crashes, implementing general improvements, and patching exploits.
Ark: Survival Ascended is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.