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ARK: Survival Ascended Roadmap for 2025-2026 Unveiled

Authore: GeorgeUpdate:May 18,2025

ARK: Survival Ascended Roadmap for 2025-2026 Unveiled

As we step into another exciting year, fans of *ARK: Survival Ascended* can look forward to a plethora of new content and updates. Here’s a detailed overview of the game's content roadmap for the years 2025 to 2026.

ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap for 2025–2026

Get ready for an action-packed journey with the following updates:

  • March 2025: The much-anticipated ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update is set to roll out, promising enhanced graphics and performance. Studio Wildcard is also working on enabling individual DLC pack downloads to manage install sizes more efficiently, and plans to introduce Nvidia Frame Generation for smoother gameplay.
  • April 2025: Players can dive into the Free Ragnarok Ascended map, alongside a Free Bison and a Fantastic Tame, adding new adventures and creatures to explore.
  • June 2025: A new premium map will be available for purchase. Though details are scarce, Studio Wildcard promises to unveil more information in the coming months. Keep an eye out for this new addition to expand your ARK experience.
  • August 2025: The Free Valguero Ascended map, a community-voted free creature, and another Fantastic Tame are slated to enhance your gameplay further.
  • April 2026: Fans can look forward to Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 along with Bob’s True Tales Part 1, promising new narratives and challenges.
  • August 2026: Continuing the saga, Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob’s True Tales Part 2 will be released, further enriching the storyline and gameplay.
  • December 2026: The year will wrap up with the Free Fjordur Ascended map and another community-voted free creature, ensuring player engagement throughout the year.

Throughout 2026, three Fantastic Tames will be introduced, alongside the community-voted creatures. Be sure to stay active on the forums to have a say in these additions.

Bug Fixes

In addition to the exciting new content, Studio Wildcard is committed to improving the gaming experience by addressing several key issues:

  • Creature spawning issues
  • Battle rig functionality
  • Crash fixes
  • General improvements
  • Fixing exploits

The studio has been actively listening to community feedback and aims to tackle these problems to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience.

That's everything you need to know about the *ARK: Survival Ascended* content roadmap for 2025 to 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of ARK.

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