ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap 2025-2026

Get Ready for a Year of Thrills: The ARK: Survival Ascended 2025-2026 Content Roadmap

ARK: Survival Ascended players have much to anticipate in the coming year! Studio Wildcard has unveiled a content roadmap packed with exciting updates and improvements for 2025 and 2026. Here's a breakdown of what's in store:

2025-2026 Content Rollout:

The biggest upcoming change is the transition to Unreal Engine 5.5 (March 2025), promising enhanced visuals and performance. This update also paves the way for individual DLC downloads, addressing concerns about large install sizes. Nvidia Frame Generation is also on the horizon for smoother gameplay.

Beyond the engine upgrade, expect a steady stream of free and premium content:

• March 2025: Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade.
• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, free Bison creature, and a new Fantastic Tame.
• June 2025: A new premium map (purchase required). More details to be revealed soon.
• August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended, a community-voted free creature, and another 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.

Bug Squashing and Community Engagement:

Studio Wildcard is actively addressing player feedback and prioritizing bug fixes. Key areas of focus include:

• Creature spawning issues
• Battle rig functionality improvements
• Crash fixes
• General performance enhancements
• Exploit patching

The roadmap emphasizes community involvement, with community votes shaping the addition of free creatures. Make your voice heard on the forums!

Availability:

Ark: Survival Ascended is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.