After some controversy over the pricing of the re-release, Studio Wildcard has responded by selling Ark Survival Ascended separately. But what does this mean for players? We summarize all the important information for you, while maintaining the personal tone and HTML tags.
Separation of Ark 2 and Ark Survival Ascended
Initially, it was planned that Ark Survival Ascended would be released as a free update before Studio Wildcard confirmed that it would instead be offered as a bundle with the full successor, Ark 2. This decision was criticized as players who owned the original game essentially had to buy the game again and commit to purchasing Ark 2.
In response, Studio Wildcard has changed its plans for the re-release of Ark and is now selling Ark Survival Ascended without the sequel. The new package includes the revamped version of Ark Survival Evolved as well as various expansion packs.
What is included in Ark Survival Ascended?
At launch, the DLCs The Island, Survival of the Fittest, and Scorched Earth will be included as part of Survival Ascended. Not much is known about further content yet. Future expansions such as Aberration (Q4 2023), Extinction (Q1 2024), and Genesis (Q1 and Q2 next year) could also be part of the package.
The new version from Studio Wildcard only includes the revamped version of Survival Ascended and its expansions and has a separate price. The original version of Ark Survival Evolved will still be playable offline and on private unofficial multiplayer servers.
Release date for Ark Survival Ascended and Ark 2
Ark Survival Ascended is expected to be released in August, while Ark 2, starring Vin Diesel, is planned for 2024. This delay gives Studio Wildcard the opportunity to focus even more on the development and improvement of both games.
For those eagerly awaiting Ark 2, this means a longer wait, but ultimately it could be worth it if both games live up to expectations. Stay tuned for more news and updates on Ark Survival Ascended and Ark 2!
