ARK II – Current Developments and Delays

The past few weeks have brought some interesting news for fans of the highly anticipated survival game ARK II. Here is a comprehensive overview of the latest developments.

Delays and Release Plans

The most important news is that ARK II has been delayed again. Originally announced for 2022, the game was pushed back to 2023 and later to the end of 2024. Currently, it is expected to be released in 2025, although without a specific announcement of a spring release date. The delays are primarily due to the transition to Unreal Engine 5, which has taken longer than initially planned.

Reasons for Delays

The developers attributed the delays to the integration of Unreal Engine 5. This new technology requires full integration, which has taken more time than originally planned. ARK: Survival Ascended was positioned as a bridge to help developers better understand and address the challenges for ARK II.

Current Communication from Studio Wildcard

Concerning for many fans is the lack of communication from Studio Wildcard. Since the announcement of the delay to 2024 in March 2023, there have been few official updates on the development status of ARK II. Even as the announced release period at the end of 2024 passed, there was no official statement.

Community Activities and Bridge

While fans wait for ARK II, the ARK community remains active. The community regularly reports on events and updates for ARK: Survival Ascended. Currently, there are a series of updates and events, including the recent “Love Ascended” event and the release of the partner DLC “Astraeos”. Additionally, Studio Wildcard has released a comprehensive roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended up to 2026, promising regular updates and new content.

Outlook

Although the repeated delays may be disappointing for many fans, there is at least the certainty that ARK II is still in development. The question remains whether Studio Wildcard can meet the new timeline or if further delays will follow. For the loyal community, ARK: Survival Ascended remains the best way to bridge the waiting time with its regular updates and events.

New Developments Since the Last Update:

• No Official Confirmation of a Spring 2025 Release: Despite speculation about a possible spring release date, there is no official confirmation from Studio Wildcard.

• Current Roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended: The roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended includes numerous updates and new content up to 2026, including the Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade and new maps.

• Lack of Communication: The lack of communication from Studio Wildcard remains a central issue for the community, which is waiting for updates on the development of ARK II.