ARK: Survival Ascended
News, coverage and analysis tracking ARK: Survival Ascended across the outlets.- Upcoming indie BeastLink reminds me of Rampage, but this time you get to fight back as humansGrove Street Games is developing BeastLink, a new multiplayer title featuring 32 players battling as humans and giant monsters in fully destructible cities. The game utilizes a 'SuperDestruction' system and will launch into early access this year, with a beta test beginning soon. BeastLink is also scheduled for a console release.
ROG Xbox Ally To Dock With A Host Of New UpdatesThe ASUS ROG Ally is receiving a series of updates aimed at enhancing its handheld and docked performance, bringing it closer to a traditional Xbox console experience. Key improvements include better docked play features like Auto Low Latency Mode and Variable Refresh Rate, along with Auto Super Resolution for sharper visuals on larger displays. The Xbox PC app will also be updated to consolidate all installed games into a single interface, and haptic feedback and Bluetooth LE Audio are being refined for greater immersion and lower latency.
New ROG Xbox Ally Updates: Docking Improvements, Auto SR Preview, Collective Library, Enhanced Vibration, and MoreMicrosoft and ASUS have released significant updates for the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X handheld PCs, focusing on improving docked play experiences with features like automatic TV display switching and enhanced smart TV compatibility. The updates also introduce a new Display Widget in Game Bar for easier setting adjustments, improved controller pairing, and a preview of Auto Super Resolution technology for sharper visuals on external displays.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
Crimson Desert: Dragon Stone Chamber Puzzle SolutionThis guide provides a solution for the Dragon Stone Chamber puzzle in Crimson Desert. While the game's story is delivered slowly, the core gameplay loop of exploration and puzzle-solving is highlighted as a primary draw, comparable to titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft.
Crimson Desert: Traces of Intruder Quest GuideThis guide for Crimson Desert focuses on the 'Traces of Intruder' quest, acknowledging that while the game's narrative is slow-paced, it can become engaging over time. The article highlights that players may be drawn to Crimson Desert for its exploration elements, similar to games like Elden Ring and Valheim.- 4v4 PVP Adventure MOBA Golden Tides Secures $3.5M Funding RoundPsychedelic Games has secured a $3.5 million funding round for its pirate-themed 4v4 MOBA, Golden Tides. The investment, led by KRAFTON, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, will support continued development and the game's upcoming launch. CEO Devin Richman aims to innovate the MOBA genre with a focus on freedom and naval combat, while FlyQuest CEO Brian Anderson highlights the potential for new esports collaboration models.
- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favorEverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
- Sorry, arachnophobes, Ark's giant spiders just got a lot more horrifyingThe Ark: Survival Ascended Araneo TLC patch introduces significant changes to the giant spider creature, allowing it to ambush prey from above. This update aims to enhance the creature's threat and gameplay mechanics.
Smooth Moves: 90 Frames-Per-Second Virtual Reality Arrives on GeForce NOWNVIDIA's GeForce NOW is enhancing its virtual reality support, allowing Ultimate members to stream at up to 90 frames per second on compatible VR headsets like Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and Pico devices. The cloud gaming service also adds Crimson Desert and World of Tanks, with the latter featuring a Mafia-themed event.
GeForce NOW Gets 90 FPS VR Support Plus A Day-One AAA ReleaseNVIDIA's GeForce NOW is introducing 90 FPS VR support for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and Pico devices for Ultimate members. Additionally, the highly anticipated AAA title Crimson Desert will be a day-one release on the cloud service. The article also notes a collaboration between World of Tanks and the Mafia series, and mentions that Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Motorsport, Icarus, and Ark Survival Ascended will be removed from the free tier on April 1st.- Wildcard is using the bones of its abandoned MMO Atlas to build naval content DLC for ARK Survival AscendedWildcard is repurposing assets and technology from its abandoned survival MMO Atlas for the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC in ARK: Survival Ascended. Co-founders Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak stated that Atlas was too ambitious, but its naval and water systems are being integrated into ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing players to craft ships and experience more dynamic waters.
From Minecraft to Monster Hunter: How Switch 2 is Revol... | TAGNintendo has released a new update for the Switch 2, version 22.0.0, which enhances the performance of older Nintendo Switch games when played in docked mode. The update also introduces social features like private friend notes and improved GameChat options. Separately, Tunic is receiving an upgrade for the rumored Switch 2, and a new anime series based on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been revealed.
'Insanely punishing' survival game Atlas is being distilled 'into a more accessible form' for Ark:…Studio Wildcard is incorporating elements from its earlier pirate survival game Atlas into the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended. The new DLC will feature simulated ocean physics, buildable pirate ships, and easier ship maintenance compared to Atlas. This aims to make the ocean mechanics more accessible for Ark players.- ARK 2 remarks on Vin Diesel’s character as Survival Ascended starts testing naval contentVin Diesel's role in ARK 2's development has led to a rewrite of his character, Santiago, shifting from a 'nerd' to a 'gear head' with a revised backstory. Studio Wildcard also confirmed that ARK: Survival Ascended is testing naval content and introduced the Acrocanthosaurus creature and a World Builder tool.
ARK 2 Studio Co-Founders Say Vin Diesel’s Character Was Originally a “Nerd” Before Being RetconnedStudio Wildcard co-founders Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak revealed that Vin Diesel's character, Santiago, in ARK 2 was originally conceived as a 'nerd' before being retconned to fit Diesel's archetype. Diesel, a significant player of ARK: Survival Evolved, contributed to the narrative and character backstory. The game's release has been delayed to 2028.
Vin Diesel's character in Ark 2 was originally written as a nerd: 'Yeah, that ain't gonna work'Vin Diesel's character in Ark 2, Santiago, was originally conceived as a 'nerd' before being retconned to fit Diesel's action archetype. Studio Wildcard confirmed that Diesel has provided voice lines for Ark 2 teasers and the upcoming animated series, despite the game's significant delays to 2028.- Snail Games talks up For The Stars, Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and ARK at GDCSnail Games showcased several upcoming titles at GDC, including PixARK Worlds for Nintendo Switch 2 with new user-generated content features. The ARK franchise will also see new DLC like Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia in 2026, alongside a console world creator and an esports edition. Other games highlighted were Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and For The Stars.
Snail Games Kicks Off GDC 2026 With Franchise Updates, New Reveals, and Major MilestonesSnail Games held a GDC 2026 showcase revealing updates for its ARK franchise, including new titles like PixARK Worlds for Nintendo Switch 2 and ARK: Tides of Fortune. The publisher also announced the indie game Gobby Gang and highlighted Bellwright's success with over 1 million units sold during Steam Early Access. Further details on For The Stars and Snail Games' Interactive Films initiative were also presented.
Open-World Survival Title Smalland: Survive The Wilds Announced For Switch 2The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds is set to release on the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026. This version will include all previously released post-launch updates. Players will explore a miniature world, craft items, build shelters, tame creatures, and can play solo or cooperatively with up to nine friends.