ARK: Survival Ascended 2025-2026 Roadmap Unveiled

As we approach another year, *ARK: Survival Ascended* enthusiasts have much to look forward to in terms of new content. Here's a detailed look at the upcoming content roadmap for *ARK: Survival Ascended* from 2025 to 2026.

ARK: Survival Ascended Content Roadmap for 2025–2026

Here's what you can anticipate in the upcoming years for *ARK: Survival Ascended*:

• March 2025: ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update
• April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, Free Bison, and a Fantastic Tame
• June 2025: A new premium map
• August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended, a community-voted free creature, and 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 with a community-voted free creature

The highlight of the roadmap is undoubtedly the *ASA* Unreal Engine 5.5 update in March 2025. Studio Wildcard is focused on enhancing the game's performance, including the ability to download DLC packs individually, reducing the need for massive install sizes. Additionally, the developer plans to implement Nvidia Frame Generation to ensure smoother gameplay.

Alongside new Fantastic Tames and other creatures, a new premium map is set to launch in June 2025. This map will be a paid DLC, and while details are scarce, Studio Wildcard promises more information in the coming months.

In 2026, players can look forward to the release of *Free Genesis Ascended* and *Bob’s True Tales* in two parts, along with three Fantastic Tames throughout the year. Additionally, a community-voted free creature will be introduced, encouraging active participation on the game's forums.

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Bug Fixes

Beyond new content, Studio Wildcard is committed to addressing bugs in *ARK: Survival Ascended*. The studio has been actively listening to the community's feedback and aims to tackle the following major 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 get ready for an exciting year ahead!

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