Get ready for an exciting year of updates in ARK: Survival Ascended! Studio Wildcard has unveiled a content roadmap packed with new features and improvements planned for 2025 and 2026.
ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap (2025-2026)
Here's a glimpse at what's coming:
2025:
- March: The highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5.5 update for ASA, paving the way for improved performance and smaller DLC downloads. Nvidia Frame Generation is also planned for smoother gameplay.
- April: Free Ragnarok Ascended, a free Bison, and a new Fantastic Tame.
- June: A brand-new premium map (paid DLC). More details to be revealed soon.
- August: Free Valguero Ascended, a community-voted free creature, and another Fantastic Tame.
2026:
- April: Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Bob’s True Tales Part 1.
- August: Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob’s True Tales Part 2.
- December: Free Fjordur Ascended and a community-voted free creature.
Beyond the exciting additions of new Fantastic Tames and creatures, the June 2025 premium map is a major highlight. Remember, this will be a paid DLC.
Throughout 2026, players can anticipate the release of Free Genesis Ascended and Bob’s True Tales, along with three Fantastic Tames and a community-chosen creature. Make your voice heard on the forums to influence the selection!
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Studio Wildcard is actively addressing player feedback and prioritizing bug fixes. Key areas of focus include:
- Creature spawning issues
- Battle rig functionality
- Crash fixes
- General improvements
- Exploit fixes
This roadmap promises a significant evolution for ARK: Survival Ascended. Stay tuned for further updates and prepare for a thrilling journey through the updated world of ARK!
Ark: Survival Ascended is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
