What's the future roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended?

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.

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.

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.

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.