The much-anticipated dinosaur survival game, Ark 2, which had sparked concerns about possible delays or cancellation, is confirmed to be in active development. Developer Studio Wildcard has unveiled a new expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended, titled Ark: Lost Colony, which serves as a bridge to the upcoming sequel.
Ark: Lost Colony marks the first original expansion pack for the Ark 1 remake, Ark: Survival Ascended. The reveal trailer, crafted by the renowned anime studio Mappa—known for hits like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Chainsaw Man—features voice acting by the acclaimed Michelle Yeoh, who returns as Mei Yin from Ark: The Animated Series.
Studio Wildcard promises that *Ark: Lost Colony* will include several cinematic anime story sequences produced by Mappa. Here's the official description:In this new frozen world, players follow in the footsteps of legendary Ark survivor Mei Yin, on a soul-searching quest deep into the chilling heart of darkness to find answers to long-buried secrets of Ark’s past.
Ark: Lost Colony will present survivors with thrilling new challenges as they become the hunted in a vast occupied city, and gain access to powerful new kinds of character abilities, unique gear, building systems, and phenomenally exotic tames.
Will Survivors be able to face down the demons lurking in Arat Prime, and connect Ark's past and future?
Studio Wildcard confirmed that Ark: Lost Colony "directly connects" the storylines of Ark’s Extinction and Genesis expansions, setting the stage for the events in Ark 2.
Ark 2 is an eagerly awaited sequel powered by Unreal Engine 5, following the success of Ark: Survival Evolved. Initially announced with a surprise cameo by Vin Diesel at The Game Awards 2020 with a projected 2022 release, it faced multiple delays, first to 2023 and then to late 2024. It's set to launch as an Xbox Series X and S console exclusive, available day-one on Game Pass, and on PC via Steam and Windows.
Despite Studio Wildcard's assurance in December 2023 that *Ark 2* was on track for a late 2024 release, the game missed that window, causing concern among fans. The recent announcement in early 2025 reassures fans that *Ark 2* remains in development, though no new release date has been provided.More concrete details are available for Ark: Lost Colony. Pre-orders begin in June 2025, granting immediate access to exclusive preview gameplay content. The full release is scheduled for November 2025, with Ark: Lost Colony priced at $29.99 for Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
