Ark 2 has been delayed till the tip of 2024, Studio Wildcard confirmed in a roadmap. The dinosaur survival sequel starring Vin Diesel was initially set for a 2023 launch, however has now been postponed as a result of the builders want extra time to ‘make sure the betterment of the ultimate product’. The sport continues to be on observe for an unique launch on Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and PC, and the reliance on the brand new Unreal Engine 5 know-how has brought on them to regulate their workflows. As a comfort, the studio introduced a remaster of the unique Ark: Survival Evolved, albeit it will not be a free improve for current homeowners.
“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 Studio Wildcard,” the weblog submit reads. (*2*) The developer added that it has no plans of exhibiting new footage or screenshots from Ark 2 this yr, however will maintain followers knowledgeable on any developmental adjustments by ‘usually showcasing’ sport property within the coming months, main up to a reveal subsequent yr.
As talked about earlier than, the corporate has made the choice to launch a remaster for Ark: Survival Evolved, constructed on the next-gen Unreal Engine 5. Dubbed Ark: Survival Ascended, the title is about to launch by the tip of August, throughout PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, and contains modernised graphics, assist for cross-platform modding and multiplayer, and a brand new ‘account system’ which might inform the group about any adjustments or suggestions to be thought of for Ark 2’s growth. “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 submit provides.
However, there’s a catch. Once the brand new remastered model goes reside, all official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved shall be shut down — primarily killing off their total participant base and forcing them to shell out cash for the brand new model. The closing saved knowledge shall be uploaded for gamers to host their very own, unofficial servers, as well as to having the ability to play on single-player and non-dedicated servers.
Those on PC and Xbox Series S/X shall be in a position to get the brand new remastered model as an final bundle known as Ark Respawned Bundle, which incorporates possession of each Ark: Survival Ascended and Ark 2 when it launches. It is priced at $49.99 (about Rs. 4,108), and shall be out there to purchase from the tip of August till the next yr, after which each video games shall be offered individually. Owners of the bundle may anticipate a one-month unique closed beta entry to Ark 2 within the yr 2024. Meanwhile, PS5 customers can get Ark: Survival Ascended as a standalone title for $39.99 (about Rs. 3,286). Any growth packs shall be offered individually throughout all platforms.
Fans are understandably miffed about this replace as Studio Wildcard had beforehand teased a totally free improve for Ark: Survival Evolved on Unreal Engine 5. Even the latest Steam evaluations for the sport are unfavorable — with some calling out the builders for forcing gamers to purchase the sport 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 person mentioned.
Ark 2 will now launch in late 2024 throughout PC, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox Game Pass. The remastered Ark: Survival Ascended, in the meantime, is slated to launch someday in August on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
