For fans of dinosaurs and survival games, Ark: Survival Ascended offers a reimagined experience. Launched into Early Access in October 2023, this open-world game revitalizes the Ark universe with enhanced visuals and immersive gameplay. Featuring remastered worlds from the original Ark, the game continues to evolve through Early Access, promising an even richer survival experience. Now, a teaser trailer unveils the game’s first story expansion, generating excitement for what’s to come.
Ark: Survival Ascended remains in Early Access, with developers providing regular updates based on player feedback from platforms like Discord and Twitter. The game currently includes remastered versions of Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and Ark Genesis Parts 1 & 2, with further expansions planned throughout Early Access and beyond. Initially released for PC, the game has also expanded to PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles.
Studio Wildcard Ark Survival Ascended Holiday CardHoliday greetings from the Ark: Survival Ascended development team.
Recently, Studio Wildcard released a December update introducing Ark: Extinction Ascended and Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War. This update also launched the 2024 Winter Wonderland in-game event, featuring the return of RaptorClaus, the Abominable Snowman, Pegomastax Grouch, and rideable Reindeer. The event, running until January 9th, 2025, offers a plethora of new and returning rewards.
Lost Colony: A New Chapter in the Ark Saga
Beyond the Winter Wonderland event, Studio Wildcard has another gift for players: the first story expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended, titled Lost Colony. A teaser trailer showcases anime-style sequences crafted by MAPPA, the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen, hinting at a frozen world reminiscent of Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s Northern Water Tribe.
Introducing Mei Yin and a Frozen Frontier
The expansion centers around Mei Yin, a legendary Ark survivor who guides players through a new frozen landscape. This addition expands the game’s explorable areas, providing a fresh environment to test survival skills. Ark: Lost Colony bridges the narrative gap between Ark: Extinction and Ark: Genesis, leading into the events of Ark 2. While details remain scarce, the teaser offers a glimpse of Mei Yin’s combat prowess in the icy terrain, promising an engaging narrative experience for lore enthusiasts.
A tweet from the official Ark: Survival Ascended Twitter account showcasing the teaser trailer for the Lost Colony expansion.A first look at Ark: Lost Colony’s teaser trailer.
2025 Release and Beyond
While a specific release date remains unannounced, Lost Colony is slated to arrive in 2025. Studio Wildcard’s recent holiday message expresses their enthusiasm for Ark: Survival Ascended‘s future, suggesting this expansion is just the beginning of exciting developments. For those eager to join the adventure, Ark: Survival Ascended is currently available, providing a chance to prepare for the upcoming expansion.
