The time has come. After a long wait for the revitalized version of ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK Survival Ascended just announced its launch on Steam. During today’s Xbox Partner Preview, we saw a new trailer full of action, crafting, and the good old dino fun we all love. If you didn’t know, ARK: Survival Ascended is a remake of the original game made with Unreal Engine 5. If you haven’t played this game, this is the perfect time. It is the true next-gen experience many fans have been waiting for, and it’s finally out on PC.
ARK: Survival Ascended Announces Its Launch on Steam
Today, gamers worldwide can try this long-anticipated remake. This version will bring more than just the usual graphical overhaul and the ironing of some of the game’s first issues. According to the developers, here’s what we can expect:
- Access to Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, ARK Genesis Part 1, and ARK Genesis Part 2.
- Ascended Physics System.
- Extensive Quality-of-Life Improvements.
- Cross-Platform Modding.
- Multiplayer Options.
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
One of the best things about this remake is the addition of cross-platform modding. Speaking of, starting in November, Overwolf and Studio Wildcard will host a modding competition. It’ll include many prizes and will test even the best modders.
While the news of the ARK: Survival Ascended launch on Steam is great, there’s still no set date for the console version. This is understandable as most games tend to launch on PC first before jumping on PlayStation and Xbox, but players can’t wait. The silver lining is that if the game has issues, they might be ironed while console players wait for their turn to play.
Also, if you missed the Xbox Partner Preview, here’s the latest trailer, which showcases the graphical overhaul and some of the gameplay mechanics players can expect in this new iteration of the game.
