Ark: Survival Ascended endured a rocky launch period, but there’s plenty of new content on the way, including a wealth of new maps and DLC.
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Unlike its predecessor, all new maps in Ark: Survival Ascended are included in the base edition of the game and do not require an additional purchase, although there are DLC options for those looking to add something more to their game.
You can find all the planned release dates for the new Ark: Survival Ascended maps and details on DLC below.
When will new maps release in Ark: Survival Ascended?
New maps in Ark: Survival Ascended are included for free as part of the full game, with the first due to arrive in February 2024 with The Center. While the roadmap initially listed The Center for May, it has been brought forward by three months and will be released towards the end of February.
Each new map will add new challenges, bosses, features, and creatures, among other additions. The roadmap for new maps is as follows:
- February 2024: The Center
- April 1, 2024: Scorched Earth
- July 2024: Aberration
- September 2024: Ragnarok
- October 2024: Extinction
- November 2025: Surprise (TBC)
- December 2024: Valguero
- February 2025: Genesis Part 1
- April 2025: Crystal Isles
- May 2025: Genesis Part 2
- August 2025: Lost Island
- October 2025: Fjordur
Every new map in Ark: Survival Ascended will launch alongside a new creature that cannot be found (without using mods) in any other map in the game. Like the maps themselves, these creatures are included in the base game and do not require any additional purchases. So far, the creatures announced are:
- The Center: Gigantoraptor
- Scorched Earth: Fasolasuchus
- Aberration: Yi Ling
- Extinction: Dreadnoughtus
- TBC: Shastasaurus
What DLC will be added to Ark: Survival Ascended?
While the new maps in Ark: Survival Ascended are not paid DLC, Studio Wildcard has revealed that additional “Adventure Packs” will be released periodically alongside new maps that provide in-game goodies when purchased.
The Adventure Pack for Scorched Earth has already been teased, which provides a cowboy-style look for skins, and Studio Wildcard said the pack will also include trains, wagons, and a yet-to-be-revealed exclusive creature.
Details on each Adventure Pack are expected to be provided closer to the launch of each map.
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