ARK: Survival Evolved Unveils Two-Year Content Roadmap

ARK: Survival Ascended's Extended Content Roadmap Unveiled

Studio Wildcard has recently unveiled an extensive content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, extending its planned updates through late 2026. This roadmap details the ongoing evolution of the ARK: Survival Evolved remaster, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced performance and introducing a steady stream of new content.

Key highlights of the roadmap include:

• Unreal Engine 5.5 Upgrade (March 2025): This crucial update will significantly boost performance and pave the way for individual DLC map downloads, reducing the overall game size. Nvidia's frame generation support will also return.

• New Maps and Creatures: The roadmap outlines a series of map releases, both free and paid:

  • Free Ragnarok Ascended, Bison (Free Creature), and a Fantastic Tame (April 2025)
  • New Premium Map (June 2025)
  • Free Valguero Ascended, Community-Voted Creature, and Fantastic Tame (August 2025)
  • Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 & Bob's True Tales Part 1 (April 2026)
  • Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 & Bob's True Tales Part 2 (August 2026)
  • Free Fjordur Ascended and Community-Voted Creature (December 2026)

• Fantastic Tames: A total of six Fantastic Tames are scheduled for release throughout 2025 and 2026, adding exciting new creatures to the game.

The roadmap emphasizes a blend of free content updates, including remastered maps and community-chosen creatures, alongside paid DLC expansions, such as the yet-to-be-revealed premium map in June 2025. While the roadmap provides a high-level overview, Studio Wildcard hints at potential additional surprises throughout the next two years. The focus remains on delivering a continuously evolving and engaging experience for ARK: Survival Ascended players.