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ARK 2 is an upcoming sequel to the legendary survival-crafting game, ARK: Survival Evolved! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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ARK 2 News
2025
March 20
⚫︎ 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. Meanwhile, developer Wildcard unveiled Ark: Aquatica a day ahead of schedule, sparking speculation among the game's community.
March 20
⚫︎ 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. The teaser included a brief mention of Ark 2. 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.
March 15
⚫︎ 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.
February 15
⚫︎ As of early 2025, Ark 2 remains without a confirmed release date, heightening concerns about the long-delayed sequel. First announced in 2020, the follow-up to Ark: Survival Evolved and its remake Survival Ascended has faced multiple delays, with its most recent target being late 2024. That window has now passed without an update, leaving fans uncertain about the game’s development status and future release timeline.
2024
October 27
⚫︎ 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.
With Ascended thriving and Ark 2 still missing its expected 2024 release, questions are growing about how the sequel will differentiate itself—or whether it can match or surpass the current game's success.
2023
August 7
⚫︎ 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. Despite the delay, the game will remain exclusive to Xbox platforms, Game Pass, and Windows distribution services like Steam and PC.
