ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has recently unveiled an extensive content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending through late 2026. This roadmap details the ongoing evolution of the ARK: Survival Evolved remaster, focusing on Unreal Engine 5 upgrades, new maps, and exciting creature additions.

The roadmap kicks off with a crucial technical update in March 2025, migrating ARK: Survival Ascended to Unreal Engine 5.5. This upgrade promises significant performance enhancements and the return of Nvidia's frame generation. This update also lays the groundwork for individually downloadable DLC map packs, significantly reducing the game's overall install size.

Beyond the technical improvements, the roadmap outlines a steady stream of content:

• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended map, a Bison (free creature), and a Fantastic Tame.
• June 2025: A new premium map (details to be announced).
• August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended map, a community-voted free creature, and a 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 map and a community-voted free creature.
• Throughout 2026: Three additional Fantastic Tames will be released.

The roadmap emphasizes a balance between free content updates (including remastered maps and community-chosen creatures) and paid DLC, such as the new premium map slated for June 2025 and the upcoming Fantastic Tames. While this roadmap provides a strong overview of the next two years, Studio Wildcard hints at potential additional surprises yet to be revealed. The focus remains on enhancing performance, streamlining the download experience, and delivering a continuous flow of engaging content for ARK: Survival Ascended players.