Ark Aberration ASA
Ark ASA: What’s New and What to Expect
The latest developments in the Ark universe have brought both excitement and speculation among fans. This past week, Snail Games held their quarterly web call, shedding light on some key updates and future plans for Ark 2 and Ark: Survival Ascended (ASA).
Aberration Key Art Unveiled
The recently released Aberration keyart has sparked interest among the community. It features familiar creatures from the original Ark: Survival Evolved, but with an intriguing new addition—a fresh shot of the Yi Ling. This new artwork gives a better idea of its size and the impressive, fancy new saddle it sports. This detail adds a new layer of excitement for players as they anticipate what else is in store for Aberration in the upcoming Ark: Survival Ascended updates.
Dollie, a community manager, also teased that the new Extinction Bob’s Tall Tales assets are looking “badass,” hinting that development for the Extinction map in Ark ASA is well underway. This has fueled speculation that Extinction could be one of the next major content releases for Ark ASA, aligning with the game’s DLC roadmap.
Snail Games’ Quarterly Call: Key Takeaways
During Snail Games’ quarterly web call, several critical points were discussed, particularly about Ark ASA and Ark 2. The adoption rate for Ark ASA has been slower than expected, largely due to technological barriers such as hardware requirements and a perceived lack of content compared to its predecessor, Ark: Survival Evolved. However, the developers have assured the community that they plan to address these issues by releasing new content over time, which should eventually bring Ark ASA on par with the original game.
Interestingly, there was a mention during the call about releasing new content for “Ark: Survival Evolved,” which many believe to be a misspeak, suggesting instead that the focus will be on Ark ASA. This slip has led to increased speculation that the developers are fully committed to expanding Ark ASA’s content to improve its appeal.
As for Ark ASA’s DLC roadmap, it now appears that there will be approximately three months between each map release. This steady stream of new content is expected to keep the player base engaged while also providing ample time for the developers to refine and perfect each update.
Ark 2’s Release: A Waiting Game
One of the more surprising revelations from the Snail Games call was about Ark 2. It seems that the anticipated release window for Ark 2 has been put on hold. The developers are closely monitoring the adoption rate of Ark ASA as a gauge of market acceptance of Unreal Engine 5. Until they see significant improvement, Ark 2’s release might be delayed to ensure it meets the high expectations of the community.
This delay strategy indicates that Snail Games and Studio Wildcard are taking a cautious approach with Ark 2, likely to avoid the pitfalls that can come with releasing a highly anticipated game too early.
What’s Next for Ark?
For now, fans can look forward to more updates and content releases for Ark ASA, with Extinction likely on the horizon. As for Ark 2, while the wait may be longer than expected, the continued development and focus on quality could mean a more polished and enjoyable experience when it finally launches.
In the meantime, keep an eye on the Aberration keyart and other teasers from the developers—they might just give us the clues we need about the exciting future of the Ark franchise.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor the developments for both Ark ASA and Ark 2!