ARK: Survival Ascended Roadmap Reveals 2 Years of Plans

ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has recently unveiled an expansive content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending through late 2026. This ambitious plan outlines a significant amount of new content and technical improvements for the Unreal Engine 5-powered remaster of the popular survival crafting game.

Initially released in early access in November 2023, ARK: Survival Ascended continues to receive regular updates. A key milestone is the upcoming Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade (March 2025), promising substantial performance enhancements and the return of Nvidia's frame generation. This update will also pave the way for individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size.

The roadmap details a steady stream of additions:

2025-2026 Content Highlights:

• March 2025: Unreal Engine 5.5 update.
• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended map, 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.

Beyond the scheduled updates, the roadmap suggests further unannounced content may arrive throughout the next two years. The focus remains on delivering both free and premium content, including new maps, creatures, and expansions, ensuring a rich and evolving experience for ARK players. The introduction of individual DLC downloads addresses a common player concern regarding game size, making the experience more accessible.