“Ark: Survival Ascended Gets a Price Hike and Revised Release Plans”

Ark: Survival Evolved, the popular survival game, has been making headlines recently. It was announced just a few weeks ago that the upcoming sequel, Ark 2, would only be available if players purchased a $160 special edition of the game. This news was met with significant backlash from the gaming community, resulting in a change of plans. Developers have now confirmed that Ark: Survival Evolved will be sold separately, but with a catch – it will still cost $60. In this article, we will take a closer look at the controversy surrounding Ark 2, the decision to sell Ark: Survival Ascended, and what the future holds for this beloved franchise.


The developers of Ark: Survival Evolved have made changes to their plans for the release of the game’s enhanced edition, Ark: Survival Ascended. Originally planned to be a free upgrade, the game will now be sold separately for $60, and include remasters of several of the game’s expansions, though not all of them will be available at launch. Studio Wildcard has explained that the update is now more ambitious than originally planned, and that it includes critical design changes that will invalidate save data and may break some mods. They have also made the difficult decision of shutting down the game’s official servers to focus on the long-term growth of the game through Ark: Survival Ascended. Though players criticized the cost of purchasing the new version and expansions they already own, Wildcard has said that the changes are necessary to create an evergreen classic ARK experience.


In conclusion, while the decision to sell Ark: Survival Ascended independently of Ark 2 may have garnered negative feedback from fans, the developers have stood by their choice. The game will still come with all of the original content and updates, offering players the chance to experience the unique survival mechanics that made the original Ark so popular. As the release date approaches, it will be interesting to see how the game performs and whether or not fans will be willing to pay the full $60 price tag for a standalone experience. Whatever the outcome, one thing is for sure – Ark: Survival Ascended is a game that continues to captivate players and establish itself as a beloved franchise within the gaming community.