| ARK 2 | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| TBA More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Adventure, Survival, MMO | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$45-60 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Studio Wildcard, Grove Street Games | Studio Wildcard |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Massive Online Multiplayer | RP |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for ARK |
ARK Latest News
⚫︎ The trailer for Ark: The Lost Colony has officially launched, and its Steam page is now live, coinciding with the release of Ark: The Animated Series Part 2. Despite limited recent updates, signs suggest that Ark 2 remains in development.
⚫︎ Ark fans received several updates this week, including a teaser for the upcoming Ark: Survival Ascended DLC The Lost Colony, set to launch in November. Additionally, developer Snail Games announced a new expansion for Ark: Survival Evolved titled Ark: Aquatica, which has drawn mixed reactions, with some online criticism labeling its visuals as AI-generated.
⚫︎ First revealed at The Game Awards 2020 with a flashy CGI trailer starring Vin Diesel, Ark 2 has remained largely absent from the spotlight ever since. Now, Studio Wildcard is shifting focus to a major new expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended—one intended to tie directly into the elusive sequel.
⚫︎ While Ark: Survival Ascended has rebounded from a rocky launch to become a successful upgrade for the franchise, its momentum may pose challenges for the long-delayed Ark 2. Despite initial technical issues and ongoing concerns over payment controversies, Ascended has steadily improved and now stands as the superior version of the original Ark: Survival Evolved, even as Evolved maintains a strong player base on Steam.
⚫︎ Ark 2 has officially been delayed to 2024, with developer Studio Wildcard citing the need to deliver the best game possible while maintaining the well-being of its development team.
ARK 2 Overview
ARK 2 is an upcoming third-person open-world survival game by Studio Wildcard and Grove Street Games originally slated for release in late 2024 on PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S, but has since been delayed to an indefinite release date.
As the direct sequel to the acclaimed ARK: Survival Evolved, this installment builds on its unique blend of prehistoric and futuristic elements, setting its story in the prehistoric alien world of Arat.
Departing from the first game's first-person survival sandbox mechanics, ARK 2 introduces a dedicated third-person, soulslike gameplay experience, featuring new characters, a more defined narrative, expanded building and crafting mechanics, advanced traversal mechanics, and dynamic world events.
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Xbox |
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| Price | $45-60 | ||||
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ARK 2 Gameplay
ARK 2 offers an open-world action-adventure sandbox survival experience, building on the core mechanics of its predecessors while introducing new features. Set in a visually stunning and ultra-detailed world powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game also incorporates a compelling narrative led by Vin Diesel and Auli’i Cravalho.
Exploration in ARK 2 is enhanced by diverse traversal mechanics, including mantling, free-climbing, free-running, sliding, and swinging, allowing players to navigate the lush environment with fluidity. Combat adopts a soulslike approach, emphasizing precision and skill through mechanics such as blocking, dodging, staggering, and parrying.
True to its survival roots, ARK 2 features a robust component-based crafting system, enabling players to combine items and create new gear. Character progression remains central to the experience, with skill upgrades unlocking abilities and perks to aid in survival and exploration.
ARK 2 Announcement Trailer
ARK 2 Announcement Trailer
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