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.
Lost Colony is a canonical expansion pack for ARK: Survival Ascended that bridges Extinction to Genesis and ultimately to ARK 2. The focus is once again on Mei Yin, voiced by Michelle Yeoh, whose story is told through cinematic anime sequences from the renowned studio MAPPA (including Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man).
With the latest update, the annual in-game event "Summer Bash" kicks off. The ARK is transformed into a summer atmosphere – featuring colorful dinos, fun skins, special emotes, and seasonal decorations. Club Ark has also been visually updated to match the season. The event can be activated on both official and private servers and offers new content as well as familiar favorites from previous years.
