ARK: Survival Ascended

What DLC is available for ARK: Survival Ascended?

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Q.What DLC is available for ARK: Survival Ascended?

A.ARK: Survival Ascended features a mix of paid official maps, story/adventure packs, and some free Ascended maps. The current DLC lineup includes Lost Colony Expansion Pass, Astraeos, Bob's Tall Tales, Fantastic Tames (Pyromane and Dreadmare), and several free Ascended maps such as Aberration Ascended, Scorched Earth Ascended, The Center Ascended, Ragnarok Ascended, and Valguero, plus cosmetic/content packs like the ARK Animated Series 109-Costumes Pack.

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ARK: Survival Ascended offers a combination of paid official maps, adventure packs, and several free Ascended maps. Notable paid DLCs include the Lost Colony Expansion Pass, which grants Drakelings and Elderclaw (along with other bonuses) and is sold as a bundle Lost Colony Expansion Pass; [Astraeos] and [Bob's Tall Tales], while the separate Fantastic Tames add-ons include [Pyromane] and [Dreadmare]. For maps that arrive as Ascended versions, several are listed as free add-ons on the Epic storefront, including [Aberration Ascended], [Scorched Earth Ascended], [The Center Ascended], [Ragnarok Ascended], and [Valguero], with others like [Extinction Ascended] shown as an add-on in the catalog. A cosmetic and story-pack layer is available via [ARK Animated Series 109-Costumes Pack], and the full catalog is visible on the Epic Games Store. Details and pricing are available on official store pages: Lost Colony Expansion Pass, Astraeos, Bob's Tall Tales, and the Fantastic Tames pages linked above. For quick reference, ASA also hosts free Ascended maps such as Aberration Ascended, Scorched Earth Ascended, The Center Ascended, Ragnarok Ascended, and Valguero, which are listed as free add-ons on the storefront. Astraeos, Bob's Tall Tales, Pyromane, Dreadmare, Aberration Ascended, Scorched Earth Ascended, The Center Ascended, Ragnarok Ascended, Valguero, Extinction Ascended, Lost Colony Expansion Pass, ARK Animated Series 109-Costumes Pack.

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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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Q.Can you use mods in ARK: Survival Ascended?

A.Yes—ARK: Survival Ascended supports mods across platforms. PC mods can be used on consoles via cross‑platform modding, and you manage them through an in‑game mod browser linked to CurseForge. However, some mods may be platform‑restricted or require premium purchases.

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Q.How do servers work in ARK: Survival Ascended?

A.ARK: Survival Ascended supports official, dedicated, and non-dedicated servers. Official servers are managed by Studio Wildcard (with partners like Nitrado) and currently have no mods; dedicated servers offer full control (mods and admin access) and can be self-hosted or rented; non-dedicated sessions are player-hosted and less persistent.

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Q.Does ARK: Survival Ascended support crossplay?

A.ARK: Survival Ascended does support crossplay, but with platform- and server-type caveats. Crossplay works between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on official crossplay-enabled servers, with PC-to-console crossplay on official PvP servers temporarily restricted in the past and still selective today. For full cross-platform play, use dedicated/unofficial crossplay-enabled servers; cross-progression and cross-mod support are also part of ASA.

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