ARK: Survival Ascended
News, coverage and analysis tracking ARK: Survival Ascended across the outlets.- ARK: Survival Ascended Free WeekendARK: Survival Ascended is available for free on PC this weekend, allowing players to sample the Early Access remake of Ark: Survival Evolved. This promotion offers a chance to experience the game's core features before potential purchase.
ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED LIGHTS UP THE SKIES WITH NEW ARK: DRAGONTOPIA DRAGON LUMINA & FREE WEEKEND ON STEAMStudio Wildcard has launched the first content update for ARK: Dragontopia, an expansion for ARK: Survival Ascended, introducing the celestial dragon Lumina. The game is also available for free on Steam until July 14, with significant discounts on the base game and DLCs.- ARK Survival Ascended releases free Genesis Ascended map, Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia paid DLCsARK: Survival Ascended has released three new content additions: the free Genesis Ascended map, the paid Tides of Fortune DLC, and the paid ARK: Dragontopia DLC. Genesis Ascended is a reimagining of an ARK: Survival Evolved map with an ocean biome, while Tides of Fortune is based on content from the MMO Atlas. Dragontopia introduces a new high-altitude region, dragons to tame, and a dragon skill tree.
- ARK: Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia ReleasedARK: Tides of Fortune and ARK: Dragontopia have been released for PC and consoles as new DLC and an expansion pass for ARK: Survival Ascended. ARK: Survival Ascended is the remastered version of Ark: Survival Evolved.
- ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED EXPANDS TO THE SEA AND SKY WITH TIDES OF FORTUNE & SURPRISE DRAGONTOPIA DROP!Studio Wildcard has released a major content update for ARK: Survival Ascended, introducing the remastered Genesis Ascended Part I with a new physics-based water system. The update also includes the Tides of Fortune DLC, which adds extensive naval warfare and ship customization, and the surprise launch of ARK: Dragontopia, a new expansion focused on dragons and aerial combat. All three additions are available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Palworld lead says there's no "bad blood" between rival survival games like Valheim and Rust: "We all get along really well because we all have something in common!"Pocketpair's John Buckley stated that there is no rivalry between survival game developers, emphasizing that they all share a common passion for the genre. This sentiment is highlighted by the "Super Survival Summer" bundle on Steam, featuring Palworld, Valheim, Rust, and other titles at a discounted price. Buckley also shared his personal involvement in curating the bundle as a side project.
Ark Genesis Ascended and the Tides of Fortune DLC have been delayed for "a smoother launch"Studio Wildcard has delayed the release of the Ark: Genesis Ascended expansion and its Tides of Fortune DLC to July 2nd to ensure a smoother launch. Genesis Ascended Part One is a free expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended, featuring new creatures and biomes, while Tides of Fortune is a pirate-themed adventure developed by Grapeshot Games.
Popular 2023 PS5 Action Game 75% Off on PS Store, Lowest PriceArk: Survival Ascended, a remaster of Ark: Survival Evolved, is currently available for PlayStation 5 at its lowest price of $11.24 on the PlayStation Store, marking a 75% discount. This limited-time offer, which ends on July 2, applies to the popular action-adventure MMORPG developed by Studio Wildcard. The game is also noted to be PS5 Pro enhanced.- ARK Survival Ascended announces Genesis Ascended Part 1 for June 25, new in-game modding tool for Q3Studio Wildcard announced that ARK: Survival Ascended Genesis Part 1, a remastered free map, will be released on June 25th, alongside the Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune DLC. Additionally, a new in-game modding tool called ARK Maker will launch in Q3 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 users, allowing players to create custom maps without needing Unreal Engine 5 knowledge.
Ark modding just became accessible to all, thanks to powerful new creation tool Ark MakerStudio Wildcard has released Ark Maker, a new in-game tool for Ark: Survival Ascended that allows players to create and edit maps without prior development experience or a high-end PC. The tool supports Lua scripting and integration with existing mods, aiming to democratize modding for both PC and console players. Ark Maker is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026.
ARK FRANCHISE REVEALS AT IGN LIVE 2026At IGN Live 2026, Studio Wildcard revealed ARK Maker, a new world-building mode for ARK: Survival Ascended, and shared details about ARK: The Animated Series. The studio also announced the upcoming release of the Genesis Ascended Part 1 remaster and the Tides of Fortune expansion on June 25, featuring new naval gameplay and creatures.
Ark Survival Ascended is about to unleash the krakenArk: Survival Ascended is releasing two new content pieces on June 25: Genesis Ascended Part One, a free adaptation of Ark: Survival Evolved's fourth DLC, and Tides of Fortune, a paid expansion introducing naval combat and a new pirate adventure. Both updates will feature the Palaeoctopus, a colossal kraken-like creature, and the Tidepup companion.- ARK Survival Ascended talks up its Fantastic Tames DLC and plans to shut down low pop servers in JuneStudio Wildcard is shutting down over 100 inactive official servers for ARK: Survival Ascended on June 19th. The developer also announced the release of its Fantastic Tames Season 1 DLC, which adds new creatures like the burrowbuck, with more to come later in the year. A free update also brought new features to the araneo tame.
ARK Survival Ascended Launches Fantastic Tames Season 1 | Invision Game CommunityStudio Wildcard has launched Fantastic Tames Season 1 for ARK: Survival Ascended, adding new mystical creatures like the Burrowbuck, Cerberax, and Enigmasaur with unique abilities. This premium content pack, available for $9.99 on PC and consoles, expands the game's survival and combat mechanics. A free Araneo TLC update also introduces enhanced mobility and web mechanics for the spider creature.- FANTASTIC TAMES SEASON 1 AVAILABLE TODAY FOR ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDEDStudio Wildcard has launched Fantastic Tames Season 1 for ARK: Survival Ascended, a premium creature pack available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The pack introduces the Burrowbuck, with two more creatures, Cerberax and Enigmasaur, planned for later this year. A free Araneo TLC update also adds enhanced tactical abilities and web traversal for the spider creature.
Nintendo’s Patent Application For Pokémon-Like Gameplay on Touch Screens Rejected by JPONintendo's patent application for monster-catching gameplay mechanics on touchscreen devices has been rejected by the Japan Patent Office (JPO). The JPO cited a lack of "inventive step" and existing "prior art," including Pokémon games, as reasons for the rejection. This decision impacts Nintendo's efforts to prevent games like Palworld from appearing on mobile platforms.
How to Get Gasoline in Ark (March 2026)This guide details how to obtain and use gasoline in Ark: Survival Evolved and Ark: Survival Ascended. Gasoline is a crucial crafted fuel item made from 5 Oil and 6 Hide in a Refining or Industrial Forge, powering essential late-game structures and tools. The article provides tips on farming oil from various creatures and map locations, as well as its various uses and an admin command for creative mode.
Giant Monsters, Collapsing Cities, Multiplayer Chaos – Meet BeastLinkGrove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a multiplayer sandbox game featuring colossal monster battles and city-wide destruction, launching into Early Access this summer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and a custom SuperDestruction system with over 250,000 destructible objects. Players start as humans scavenging resources before transforming into one of four unique Kaiju to cause chaos.
GROVE STREET GAMES UNVEILS BEASTLINK: A NEW KAIJU GAME WITH FULL-SCALE CITY DESTRUCTION AND MULTIPLAYER CHAOSGrove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a new multiplayer destruction sandbox game featuring colossal Kaiju and full-scale city destruction. Players can engage in tactical human-led missions and vehicular combat before transforming into giant monsters to raze urban environments. Built with the proprietary SuperDestruction system in Unreal Engine 5, BeastLink is set to launch into early access on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC this summer.