The highly anticipated dinosaur survival game, Ark 2, has reignited excitement among fans with the announcement of a new expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended called Ark: Lost Colony. This expansion not only promises to enrich the gaming experience but also serves as a bridge to the eagerly awaited sequel.
Ark: Lost Colony marks the first original expansion pack for the remake Ark: Survival Ascended. The reveal trailer, crafted by the renowned anime studio Mappa (known for works like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Chainsaw Man), showcases stunning visuals and is voiced by the acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh, who returns as Mei Yin from Ark: The Animated Series.
Studio Wildcard has promised that **Ark: Lost Colony** will include numerous cinematic anime sequences produced by Mappa. The official description teases an immersive experience:In this new frozen world, players follow in the footsteps of legendary Ark survivor Mei Yin, on a soul-searching quest deep into the chilling heart of darkness to find answers to long-buried secrets of Ark’s past.
Ark: Lost Colony will present survivors with thrilling new challenges as they become the hunted in a vast occupied city, and gain access to powerful new kinds of character abilities, unique gear, building systems, and phenomenally exotic tames.
Will Survivors be able to face down the demons lurking in Arat Prime, and connect Ark's past and future?
In a note to the press, Studio Wildcard emphasized that Ark: Lost Colony "directly connects" the narratives of the Extinction and Genesis expansions, setting the stage for the events of Ark 2.
Ark 2, powered by Unreal Engine 5, is the sequel to the blockbuster Ark: Survival Evolved. Initially announced with a surprise appearance by Vin Diesel at The Game Awards 2020, it was slated for a 2022 release but faced multiple delays, shifting to 2023 and then to late 2024 as an Xbox Series X and S console exclusive, available day-one on Game Pass, and on PC via Steam and Windows.
Despite assurances in December 2023 that **Ark 2** was on track for a late 2024 release, the game missed this window, causing concern among fans. However, the announcement of **Ark: Lost Colony** in March 2025 reassures the community that **Ark 2** is still in development, although no new release window was provided.For Ark: Lost Colony, more concrete details are available. Pre-orders will begin in June 2025, with immediate access to exclusive preview gameplay content. The full release is scheduled for November 2025, priced at $29.99 for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
