Ark 2 Delayed to Late 2024 694942 but a Next-Gen Version of Ark: Survival Evolved Is Coming in August

The remaster is not a free upgrade and will lead to the closing of official servers of the original Ark: Survival Evolved. 1a1f3a

Written by Rahul Chettiyar, Edited by Ali Pardiwala | Updated: 4 April 2023 14:11 IST

Ark 2 Delayed to Late 2024, but a Next-Gen Version of Ark: Survival Evolved Is Coming in August

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Highlights

Ark 2 developers need time to better adjust to Unreal Engine 5
The remastered Ark: Survival Ascended is priced at $49.99 on PC, Xbox
Studio Wildcard had previously promised a free next-gen upgrade for Ark

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Ark: Survival Evolved, albeit it won't be a free upgrade for existing owners.

“Unreal Engine 5 is incredibly new technology to us (and all developers), and we aim to use this cutting-edge tech to its fullest potential while creating a game with never-before-achieved scope at Ark 2 this year, but will keep fans informed on any developmental changes by 'regularly showcasing' game assets in the coming months, leading up to a reveal next year.

Community Crunch 355: ARK Roap, EVO Event, and More!https://t.co/62d9Ly6mJ7 pic.twitter.com/JQvBgGAXn6
— ARK: Survival Evolved (@survivetheark) March 31, 2023

As mentioned before, the company has made the decision to launch a remaster for Xbox Series S/X, and includes modernised graphics, for cross-platform modding and multiplayer, and a new ‘ system' which would inform the team about any changes or to be considered for Ark 2's development. “Due to the scope of all the technical and QOL changes required for such a next-gen experience, it is not feasible to make this new version of ARK backwards compatible, which led us to conclude that this would need to be a separate product,” the post adds.

However, there is a catch. Once the new remastered version goes live, all official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved will be shut down — essentially killing off their entire player base and forcing them to shell out money for the new version. The final saved data will be ed for players to host their own, unofficial servers, in addition to being able to play on single-player and non-dedicated servers.

Those on PC and Xbox Series S/X will be able to get the new remastered version as an ultimate bundle called Ark Respawned Bundle, which includes ownership of both Ark: Survival Ascended and Ark 2 when it launches. It is priced at $49.99 (about Rs. 4,108), and will be available to buy from the end of August until the following year, after which both games will be sold separately. Owners of the bundle can also expect a one-month exclusive closed beta access to Ark 2 in the year 2024. Meanwhile, PS5 s can get Ark: Survival Ascended as a standalone title for $39.99 (about Rs. 3,286). Any expansion packs will be sold separately across all platforms.

Fans are understandably miffed about this update as Studio Wildcard had Steam reviews for the game are negative — with some calling out the developers for forcing players to buy the game a second time. “Im giving a negative review after having 15k hours put into the game for the same reason everyone else is, they are trying to force existing players to pre-purchase Ark2 by ending Ark1's official servers,” one said.

Ark 2 will now launch in late 2024 across PC, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox Game . The remastered Ark: Survival Ascended, meanwhile, is slated to release sometime in August on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.

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Genre Action-Adventure

Platform Xbox Series S/X, PC: Windows

Modes Single-player

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Genre Action-Adventure

Platform Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (PS4), Stadia, Xbox One, iOS, PC: Windows, PC: macOS, PC: Linux

Modes Single-player, Multiplayer

PEGI Rating 16+

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