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May
02
2026
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Tech Update: ASA delays Unreal Engine 5.7 to Q3 2026

By Louis Bang Bang
Unreal 5.7 und World Creator - KI generierte Bild

A massive technological milestone for ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) has been delayed: Studio Wildcard has officially announced that the highly anticipated upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.7 will not be released as originally planned, but has been postponed to late third quarter of 2026 (Late Q3 2026).

Apr
25
2026
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Set Sail - Tides Of Fortune

By Louis Bang Bang
ARK: Genesis: Part 1 (ASA)
Genesis Part 1 fundamentally transforms the ASA architecture. At its center is the paid DLC "Tides of Fortune", part of the "Bob’s Tall Tales" pack. Studio Wildcard is targeting a release in summer 2026.
Apr
25
2026
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pARKplatz - Content Creator PvEvP-RP Server

By Louis Bang Bang
Parkplatz von https://arkplatz.de/
The pARKplatz is a time-limited event format for ARK Survival Ascended, focusing on a controlled symbiosis of classic survival gameplay and softcore role-playing. It starts on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Mar
22
2026
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Araneo: Evolution of the Spider (TLC)

By Louis Bang Bang
The Araneo Dossier by Wildcard
Last Friday, the first creature funded by the Extra Life charity event TLC (Tender Loving Care) received its final presentation. The Araneo (Araneomorphus amalgotantibus) receives a comprehensive rework.
Mar
07
2026
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Kraken (Palaeoctopus)

By Louis Bang Bang
Kraken by Wildcard
Studio Wildcard confirms the implementation of a new aquatic creature for ARK: Survival Ascended - Genesis. The "Kraken" (taxonomically: Palaeoctopus) will be integrated into the Genesis Part 1 expansion later this year.
Mar
07
2026
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Boaratos and Arkology

By Louis Bang Bang
Boaratos - Summer 2026 - by Wildcard (based on concept by Dragonheart)
Studio Wildcard has confirmed a specific content update for summer 2026. The upcoming expansion map "Astraeos," developed by Nektatus, integrates a new creature into the official ecosystem: the Boaratos.
Mar
06
2026
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The Dinosaurs

By Louis Bang Bang
The Dinosaurs
Today, on March 6, 2026, Netflix has released the four-part documentary series "The Dinosaurs" worldwide.
Feb
25
2026
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Astraeos Mega Update: Pyranthos and Hydra

By Louis Bang Bang
Astraeos Boss Hydra

The map Astraeos, developed by modder Nektatus, received its largest update to date (Client Version 83.x) on February 25, 2026. 

As an official non-canonical DLC for ARK Survival Ascended, Astraeos has already established itself with its setting inspired by Greek mythology. The upcoming update drastically expands the playable area.