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Enter the ASA hubEvidence database Editorial review July 31, 2026
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Current signal2028Studio target, not a fixed date
Official store statusTBANo exact day or month announced
Announced platformsXbox + PCGame Pass remains an announced target
What is the current ARK 2 release window?
2028 is the studio's stated intention.
Does ARK 2 have an exact release date?
No exact day or month has been announced.
Which ARK 2 platforms are officially announced?
Xbox Series X|S and PC are announced.
Is ARK 2 a third-person game?
Yes. Official material describes strict third-person mechanics.
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v92.36 Minor update
10 documented fixes and changes
The Official ARK Wiki lists 10 documented changes for this build. First highlight: Crafting items no longer count twice for Milestones.
What changed
- Crafting items no longer count twice for Milestones.
- Companions now hide when their player drives a ship.
- Wooden Raft now have an indicator in their floating HUD text to show if they are anchored.
- Bloodstalkers no longer enter swimming state while walking on ocean water.
- Fixed an issue with Astrocetus moving around when re-rendered.
- Fixed issues with raising water dinos in aquatic compartments.
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v92.32 Minor update
2 documented fixes and changes
The Official ARK Wiki lists 2 documented changes for this build. First highlight: Fixed a couple of exploits.
What changed
- Fixed a couple of exploits.
- Fixed a couple of crashes.
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v92.28 Minor update
17 documented fixes and changes
The Official ARK Wiki lists 17 documented changes for this build. First highlight: Balance: Increased Palaeoctopus base tentacle swipe and slam damage by approximately 70%.
What changed
- Balance: Increased Palaeoctopus base tentacle swipe and slam damage by approximately 70%.
- Fixed conflicting gamepad inputs while using ships.
- Fixed an issue where using the hotbar with a gamepad could dismount the player.
- Fixed allied creatures not teleporting into the Final Test boss arena on Genesis.
- Fixed an issue where players could die to the world ceiling while taming Umbra and Lumina.
- Fixed Aureliax floating inside the display case mesh.
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