ARK: Survival Ascended 2025-2026 Content Roadmap: A Year of Updates and Enhancements
Get ready for a substantial influx of new content in ARK: Survival Ascended throughout 2025 and 2026! Studio Wildcard has unveiled a roadmap packed with exciting additions and crucial improvements.
Key Updates and Additions:
The most significant update is the planned shift to Unreal Engine 5.5 in March 2025. This upgrade will pave the way for individual DLC downloads, addressing concerns about large install sizes. Nvidia Frame Generation is also on the horizon, promising smoother gameplay.
Here's a breakdown of the planned releases:
- March 2025: Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade.
- April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, free Bison creature, and a new Fantastic Tame.
- June 2025: Launch of a premium map DLC (purchase required). More details to be revealed soon.
- August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended, a community-voted free creature, and another 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 second community-voted free creature.
Beyond the scheduled content drops, players can anticipate three additional Fantastic Tames throughout 2026. Active community participation will be key in selecting the free creatures.
Bug Squashing:
Studio Wildcard is committed to addressing player feedback and improving the overall game experience. High-priority bug fixes include:
- Creature spawning issues
- Battle rig functionality improvements
- Crash fixes
- General performance enhancements
- Exploit patching
Ark: Survival Ascended is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for further announcements and updates from Studio Wildcard!
