September 2026

On September 30, 2026, a major milestone is set for ARK: Survival Ascended. Studio Wildcard is upgrading ARK's technical foundation to Unreal Engine 5.8, pairing the version jump directly with an extensive content package. Alongside the long-awaited TLC update for the infamous "Tickle Chicken" (Therizinosaurus), two new creatures make their debut on the server: the three-headed Cerberax (Fluffy) and the massive flying dragon Gargantar.