The much-anticipated dinosaur survival game, Ark 2, has dispelled concerns about its development status with a thrilling announcement. Studio Wildcard has unveiled Ark: Lost Colony, the inaugural expansion for the Ark 1 remake, Ark: Survival Ascended. This exciting development not only reaffirms the ongoing work on Ark 2 but also promises to bridge the narratives of Ark's previous expansions, Extinction and Genesis, directly into the sequel.
The reveal trailer for Ark: Lost Colony, crafted by the renowned anime studio Mappa, known for hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Chainsaw Man, showcases stunning cinema-grade anime sequences. Adding to the excitement, the legendary actress Michelle Yeoh lends her voice to the character Mei Yin, reprising her role from Ark: The Animated Series. In Ark: Lost Colony, players embark on a gripping journey with Mei Yin, exploring a frozen world in search of long-buried secrets central to the Ark universe.
Studio Wildcard promises that Ark: Lost Colony will immerse players in a new, challenging environment where they must navigate a vast occupied city as the hunted. The expansion introduces powerful new character abilities, unique gear, advanced building systems, and exotic creatures to tame. The narrative will delve into the heart of darkness at Arat Prime, connecting Ark's past and future in a compelling storyline.
Originally announced with a Vin Diesel cameo at The Game Awards 2020, Ark 2 was set to launch in 2022 but faced multiple delays, pushing its release to late 2024. Despite reassurances in December 2023 that the game was on track, the late 2024 release window was missed, causing fan concern. The announcement of Ark: Lost Colony in early 2025, though without an updated release window for Ark 2, offers reassurance that the project remains active.
For Ark: Lost Colony, pre-orders open in June 2025, granting immediate access to exclusive preview gameplay content. The full release is scheduled for November 2025, available on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC, priced at $29.99.
With the introduction of Ark: Lost Colony, Studio Wildcard not only keeps the Ark series alive but also sets the stage for the eagerly awaited Ark 2, powered by Unreal Engine 5 and planned as an Xbox Series X and S console exclusive, day-one on Game Pass, and available on PC via Steam and Windows.
