Get ready for a thrilling year of updates in ARK: Survival Ascended! Studio Wildcard has unveiled a packed content roadmap spanning 2025 and 2026, promising a wealth of new experiences for players.
ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap (2025-2026)
Here's a glimpse into what's coming:
March 2025: The highly anticipated ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update arrives, paving the way for improved performance and the ability to download DLC packs individually, significantly reducing install sizes. Nvidia Frame Generation is also planned, promising even smoother gameplay.
April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended and a new free Bison join the roster, alongside a Fantastic Tame.
June 2025: A brand-new premium map will launch – get ready for an exciting new environment! More details are forthcoming.
August 2025: Valguero Ascended becomes freely available, joined by a community-voted free creature and another Fantastic Tame.
April 2026: Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Bob's True Tales Part 1 expand the game's world.
August 2026: Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob's True Tales Part 2 continue the story.
December 2026: Fjordur Ascended is released for free, along with another community-voted creature.
Beyond the exciting additions of new Fantastic Tames and creatures, the June 2025 premium map promises a significant paid DLC expansion. Studio Wildcard will share more details soon. 2026 will also bring the free Genesis Ascended and Bob's True Tales expansions, alongside further community-voted creatures and additional Fantastic Tames. Make sure your voice is heard on the forums to influence the community choices!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
In addition to new content, Studio Wildcard is committed to addressing player feedback and improving the overall ARK: Survival Ascended experience. Key areas of focus include:
- Resolving creature spawning issues.
- Enhancing battle rig functionality.
- Implementing crash fixes.
- Making general improvements to gameplay.
- Addressing and fixing exploits.
Ark: Survival Ascended is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
