ARK: Survival Ascended's 2025-2026 Content Roadmap: A Year of Updates and Enhancements
Get ready for a thrilling ride as ARK: Survival Ascended unveils its ambitious content roadmap spanning 2025 and 2026. This detailed plan outlines a series of exciting updates, including free map releases, new creatures, and significant technical improvements.
Key Updates and Additions:
The most significant upcoming change is the Unreal Engine 5.5 update slated for March 2025. This upgrade paves the way for individual DLC downloads, significantly reducing install sizes. Studio Wildcard also intends to integrate Nvidia Frame Generation for smoother gameplay.
Here's a breakdown of the planned content releases:
- March 2025: Unreal Engine 5.5 update
- April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, Free Bison, and a Fantastic Tame
- June 2025: New premium map (paid DLC)
- August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended, community-voted free creature, and 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 community-voted free creature
The June 2025 premium map release is a highlight, promising a new paid DLC experience. Further details on this map will be revealed in the coming months. 2026 will see the arrival of Genesis Ascended and Bob’s True Tales in two parts, accompanied by three Fantastic Tames and another community-voted creature. Active forum participation is encouraged for community voting.
Addressing Community Concerns: Bug Fixes and Improvements
Studio Wildcard acknowledges player feedback and is actively addressing several key issues:
- Creature spawning problems
- Battle rig functionality improvements
- Crash fixes
- General performance enhancements
- Exploit patching
This comprehensive roadmap demonstrates Studio Wildcard's commitment to delivering engaging content and a polished gameplay experience for ARK: Survival Ascended.
Ark: Survival Ascended is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
