ARK: Survival Ascended Roadmap Reveals 2 Years of Plans

ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has recently unveiled an ambitious content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending through late 2026. This updated plan details a significant expansion of the ARK: Survival Evolved remaster, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced performance and introducing a steady stream of new content.

Key highlights from the roadmap include:

• Unreal Engine 5.5 Upgrade (March 2025): This crucial update will significantly boost performance and pave the way for individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size. Nvidia's frame generation support will also return.

• New Maps and Creatures: The roadmap outlines the addition of several new maps, both free and paid. Free additions include Ragnarok Ascended (April 2025), Valguero Ascended (August 2025), Genesis Ascended (Parts 1 & 2 in April and August 2026 respectively), and Fjordur Ascended (December 2026). A paid premium map will launch in June 2025. These map releases will be accompanied by a variety of free creatures, including the Bison (April 2025), community-voted selections, and several "Fantastic Tames" throughout the year.

• Bob's True Tales: This previously announced content, part of the game's season pass, will be integrated with the Genesis Ascended releases in 2026.

The roadmap provides a high-level overview, suggesting further unannounced additions may be in store over the next two years. The focus on performance improvements, individual DLC downloads, and a consistent release of new maps and creatures promises a substantial and engaging future for ARK: Survival Ascended.