ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled
Studio Wildcard has unveiled an extensive content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending into late 2026. This ambitious plan outlines a significant upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5, promising substantial performance enhancements and the return of Nvidia's frame generation. The roadmap also details the release of multiple new maps, creatures, and expansions.
Key highlights of the roadmap include:
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Unreal Engine 5.5 Upgrade (March 2025): This crucial update will improve performance and pave the way for individually downloadable DLC packs, reducing the game's overall install size.
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New Maps and Content: The roadmap details a steady stream of content releases, including:
- Free Ragnarok Ascended, Bison (Free Creature), and a Fantastic Tame (April 2025)
- New Premium Map (June 2025) Details to be revealed later.
- 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)
- Three additional Fantastic Tames throughout 2026
The roadmap prioritizes the remastering of the popular Genesis expansions, delivering them as free updates alongside new content from Bob's True Tales. The addition of community-voted creatures ensures player involvement in shaping the game's future. 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 consistently updated and improved ARK: Survival Ascended experience.
