ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap 2025-2026

ARK: Survival Ascended's 2025-2026 Content Roadmap: A Year of Updates and Enhancements

Get ready for a thrilling journey through the updated world of ARK: Survival Ascended! Studio Wildcard has unveiled an exciting content roadmap spanning 2025 and 2026, packed with new features, creatures, and map expansions.

The roadmap highlights several key updates:

• March 2025: The highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade for ASA. This update also aims to streamline DLC downloads, allowing for smaller, more manageable install sizes. Nvidia Frame Generation is also planned for smoother gameplay.

• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, a free Bison creature, and a new Fantastic Tame.

• June 2025: A brand-new premium map will be released, requiring a separate purchase. More details on this exciting addition are promised in the coming months.

• 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, along with a second community-voted free creature.

Beyond the scheduled content drops, players can anticipate multiple Fantastic Tames throughout 2026, ensuring a constant stream of captivating new creatures. Active community participation is encouraged, as players will have a voice in selecting future free creatures.

Addressing Community Concerns: Bug Fixes and Improvements

Studio Wildcard acknowledges community feedback and is actively working on resolving several key issues:

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

ARK: Survival Ascended is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements from Studio Wildcard!