Ark 2 Delayed to Late 2024, but a Next-Gen Version of Ark: Survival Evolved Is Coming in August

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Ark 2 has been delayed until the end of 2024, Studio Wildcard confirmed in a roadmap. The dinosaur survival sequel starring Vin Diesel was originally set for a 2023 release, but has now been postponed because the developers need more time to 'ensure the betterment of the final product'. The game is still on track for an exclusive launch on Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and PC, and the reliance on the new Unreal Engine 5 technology has caused them to adjust their workflows. As a consolation, the studio announced a remaster of the original Ark: Survival Evolved, albeit it won't be a free upgrade for existing owners.

“Unreal Engine 5 is incredibly new technology to us (and all developers), and we aim to use this cutting-edge tech to its fullest potential while creating a game with never-before-achieved scope at Studio Wildcard,” the blog post reads. “As we learn more about the engine and develop the sequel, we have adapted our workflows and adjusted our pipelines to accommodate this new next-generation paradigm, and because of everything that involves, we need more time for development.” The developer added that it has no plans of showing new footage or screenshots from Ark 2 this year, but will keep fans informed on any developmental changes by 'regularly showcasing' game assets in the coming months, leading up to a reveal next year.

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As mentioned before, the company has made the decision to launch a remaster for Ark: Survival Evolved, built on the next-gen Unreal Engine 5. Dubbed Ark: Survival Ascended, the title is set to release by the end of August, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, and includes modernised