Ark 2 delayed while Ark: Survival Ascended is released
There's news from the world of dinosaurs: Studio Wildcard has announced a delay for Ark 2, which means we won't see Vin Diesel in the next installment of the popular dinosaur survival game on Steam and PC Game Pass until late 2024. But don't worry, because the development team has also announced a remastered version of the first game titled Ark: Survival Ascended, which is set to release in August of this year!
The reason for the delay lies in the new technology of Unreal Engine 5, which the team is not yet familiar with. To push the limits of Ark 2 and expand their knowledge of the new engine, the developers have decided to develop an intermediate product: Ark: Survival Ascended.
What can we expect in Ark: Survival Ascended?
This next-generation remake of the popular game Ark: Survival Evolved will include content such as The Island, Survival of the Fittest, and all 'non-canon' DLC maps. The expansion packs released throughout the original game will be bundled into two separate packages that must be purchased additionally.
Official servers going offline
It should be noted that the official servers for the original game Ark: Survival Evolved will be shut down when Survival Ascended launches in August. You will still be able to play in single player mode or on user-hosted servers, but without crossplay support between the two versions.
Modding tools and paid mods
In addition, the new game offers cross-platform modding tools, with mod creators having the option to offer their mods for a fee. So, you can also look forward to exciting mod developments in the new version of Ark.
Criticism of the paid re-release
However, some players are unhappy with the fact that both the re-release and the expansions are paid. The question of why one should pay again to continue playing the game on official servers remains unanswered. Nevertheless, we should look forward to many new features and improvements that Ark: Survival Ascended will offer.
Conclusion: What does this mean for players?
In summary, this means that while we may have to wait longer for Ark 2, we will receive an exciting interim solution in August with the re-release of Ark: Survival Ascended. Keep your eyes open and stay tuned to Keyfuchs for further news, updates, and background information on Ark 2 and Ark: Survival Ascended!
