Studio Wildcard has confirmed that you just’re not going to see upcoming survival sequel Ark 2 till 2028 on the earliest, and whereas this does not technically symbolize a delay, it is later than the studio’s in any other case most up-to-date evaluation.
As revealed by Studio Wildcard co-founder Jeremy Stieglitz on the Epic Video games Retailer (thanks, VGC), Ark 2 is presently focusing on a 2028 launch. Presumably, that’ll be an Early Entry launch as nicely, which suggests it could possibly be a lot of years extra earlier than the total model is on the market.
Again in June, Stieglitz and Studio Wildcard mentioned that Ark 2 would “hopefully” be launched “inside the subsequent two years”, which might have put the discharge at June 2027 on the newest. Technically, then, this newest 2028 estimate could possibly be mentioned to be a delay of kinds.
Earlier than Ark 2’s arrival, nevertheless, there will likely be an enlargement for Ark: Survival Ascended by the identify of Legacy of Santiago, and it will introduce “a variety of the mechanics and options” meant for the sequel by means of a form of check launch for Studio Wildcard.
There’s loads of different stuff deliberate for Ark: Survival Ascended all through 2026 and 2027 as nicely, so should you’re apprehensive you will be hurting for Ark-related content material, you needn’t be. You will simply have to attend a little bit longer for the full-blown sequel.
Ark 2 was initially introduced all the way in which again at 2020’s The Recreation Awards ceremony. It was meant for launch in 2023, however was subsequently delayed to 2024, though clearly, that tough launch window did not maintain true in the long run both.
When it does arrive, Ark 2 guarantees “the definitive next-gen survival expertise”, and it is bought huge names like Vin Diesel and Auliʻi Cravalho behind it, so this one’ll be a extra star-studded undertaking than its predecessors, it appears.
Ark 2 is presently slated for launch in 2028, though given earlier delays, that won’t maintain true for lengthy. Keep tuned for extra.





