ARK: Survival Ascended 2025-2026 Content Roadmap Unveiled!

Get ready for a year and a half of exciting updates in ARK: Survival Ascended! Studio Wildcard has released a content roadmap outlining additions and improvements planned for 2025 and 2026.

Key Upcoming Content:

The most significant update is the anticipated Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade in March 2025. This will pave the way for individual DLC downloads, significantly reducing install sizes. Nvidia Frame Generation is also on the horizon for smoother gameplay.

Here's a glimpse at the planned releases:

• March 2025: Unreal Engine 5.5 update
• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, free Bison creature, and a Fantastic Tame
• June 2025: New premium map (paid DLC)
• August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended, community-voted free creature, and 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 and a community-voted free creature

A premium map, details of which are forthcoming, will debut in June 2025. Throughout 2026, players can anticipate three Fantastic Tames and the addition of community-chosen creatures. Make your voice heard on the forums to influence these selections!

Bug Squashing:

Alongside new content, Studio Wildcard is committed to addressing player concerns. High-priority bug fixes include:

• Creature spawning issues
• Battle rig functionality improvements
• Crash fixes
• General game improvements
• Exploit patching

ARK: Survival Ascended is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for further updates and details on the exciting content coming soon!