
Get ready for an exciting year in ARK: Survival Ascended! Studio Wildcard has unveiled a packed content roadmap spanning 2025 and 2026, bringing a wealth of new experiences to players.
ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap (2025-2026)
Here's a glimpse at what's coming:
2025:
- March: The highly anticipated ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update arrives, paving the way for individual DLC downloads and improved performance via Nvidia Frame Generation.
- April: Free additions include Ragnarok Ascended and the Bison, along with a Fantastic Tame.
- June: A brand-new premium map launches – prepare your wallets! More details to come.
- August: Free Valguero Ascended joins the roster, alongside a community-voted free creature and another Fantastic Tame.
2026:
- April: Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Bob's True Tales Part 1 are released.
- August: Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob's True Tales Part 2 continue the expansion.
- December: Fjordur Ascended arrives, free for all, accompanied by another community-voted free creature.
Beyond the exciting new maps and creatures (including multiple Fantastic Tames!), a key focus is the Unreal Engine 5.5 update. This upgrade promises significant improvements to the game's performance and download management. The June 2025 premium map remains shrouded in mystery for now, but Studio Wildcard promises further reveals soon. Remember to voice your preferences for the community-voted creatures!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Studio Wildcard is actively addressing player feedback and tackling several key issues:
- Creature spawning problems
- Battle rig functionality improvements
- Crash fixes
- General performance enhancements
- Exploit patching
This comprehensive roadmap ensures ARK: Survival Ascended continues to evolve and thrive. Stay tuned for more updates!
Ark: Survival Ascended is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.