As we step into another exciting year, fans of *ARK: Survival Ascended* have plenty to look forward to with the game's upcoming content roadmap for 2025 to 2026. Here's a detailed overview of what's in store:

ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap for 2025–2026

Get ready for a thrilling journey with the following content updates:

• March 2025: The highly anticipated ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update will enhance the game's graphics and performance. Studio Wildcard is working on allowing players to download DLC packs individually, reducing the overall install size. Additionally, Nvidia Frame Generation will be added to ensure smoother gameplay.
• April 2025: Experience the Free Ragnarok Ascended, along with the introduction of the Free Bison and a Fantastic Tame to expand your collection of creatures.
• June 2025: A new premium map will be released, adding a fresh environment to explore. This map will be available as a paid DLC, and more details will be shared in the coming months.
• August 2025: Get ready for the Free Valguero Ascended, a community-voted free creature, and another Fantastic Tame to enrich your gaming experience.
• April 2026: Dive into the Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 and the narrative-driven Bob’s True Tales Part 1.
• August 2026: Continue the adventure with Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 and Bob’s True Tales Part 2.
• December 2026: Conclude the year with the Free Fjordur Ascended, accompanied by another community-voted free creature.

The standout update is the ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update, which promises significant improvements in visual quality and gameplay performance. Studio Wildcard is committed to enhancing the player experience by allowing individual DLC downloads and implementing Nvidia Frame Generation for smoother gameplay.

In addition to the new Fantastic Tames and other creatures, the premium map set to launch in June 2025 will offer a new paid DLC experience. While details are scarce, Studio Wildcard plans to reveal more information soon.

In 2026, players can look forward to the Free Genesis Ascended and Bob’s True Tales in two parts, along with three Fantastic Tames released throughout the year. Don't miss out on the opportunity to vote for the community-voted free creature by staying active on the forums.

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Bug Fixes

Alongside the new content, Studio Wildcard is dedicated to addressing and fixing bugs in ARK: Survival Ascended. The studio has been actively listening to community feedback and plans to tackle the following issues:

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

That’s everything you need to know about the ARK: Survival Ascended content roadmap for 2025 to 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for an exciting year ahead!

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