What is ARK: Survival Ascended?
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Q.What is ARK: Survival Ascended?
A.ARK: Survival Ascended is a ground-up Unreal Engine 5 remake of ARK: Survival Evolved, rebuilt by Studio Wildcard (with partners) and released into Early Access on October 25, 2023, featuring next‑gen graphics, updated physics, official mod support, and cross‑platform play.
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ARK: Survival Ascended is the next‑generation remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved, rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5 by Studio Wildcard (with development partners) and launched into Early Access on October 25, 2023. It keeps the core dinosaur‑taming survival gameplay—forming tribes, crafting, building and fighting—while updating visuals, performance, and systems for modern PC and consoles. See the official Steam store entry for launch and Early Access details. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399830/ARK%3A_Survival_Ascended/)
Supporting those core changes, the remake emphasizes UE5 tech (Nanite mesh streaming, Lumen dynamic lighting), new physics like dynamic water and destruction, official cross‑platform modding, and large multiplayer support. Key selling points include: - Unreal Engine 5 visual upgrades and performance work, and physics/destruction systems. - Official mod support and cross‑platform multiplayer (PC/console) and expanded map rollouts during Early Access. - A roadmap to remaster ARK’s expansion worlds and add new content as the game matures in Early Access. For more about the UE5 features and Studio Wildcard’s release notes and updates, consult the developer and publisher announcements and press releases. (https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/ark-survival-ascended-now-available-in-early-access-for-pc; https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/30/2788667/0/en/)
