is doing something cool this year — partnering with a talented modder to release a brand new DLC known as an Official Partner DLC.
This is first time partnering with a modder to create an officially supported map, and depending on how well it does, it's likely to be a trend that will continue.
It has sparked interest among the community, who are eager to explore the new map and see what it has to offer. The DLC, called was initially slated for a June 2025 release, but it was bumped to February 2025 instead, four months earlier than the original release date.
Getting content earlier than expected is a nice change of pace for but unfortunately, it might not be all good news. , a Greek-inspired map for, has a lot of potential.
Unfortunately, it's essentially releasing in an early access format with planned updates over time, as described in an official Survive the Ark post.