


Today’s Ark version 2.96 also adjusted the scaling of some UI elements to prevent them from getting cut off at larger resolutions. According to the official ARK 2.96 patch notes, the latest update resolves the Rhyniognatha related issues. The bundle will only be available for the first year after launch of Survival Ascended, after which both games will be available separately. Ark update 2.96 is available to download on PS4 (v714.8) and Xbox One (v960.8). Xbox Series X, S, and PC players can only get it by purchasing the Ark Respawned Bundle for $49.99, which includes both Ark: Survival Ascended and Ark 2, and will grant access to an exclusive one-month closed beta of Ark 2 in 2024. That's a lot of content, but the purchasing scheme is a bit confusing.

As well as graphical and performance upgrades, it also includes cross-platform multiplayer and cross-progression, and cross-platform modding supported by Overwolf. It's called Ark: Survival Ascended, and comes with The Island, battle royale spinoff Survival of the Fittest, and "all the 'non-canon DLC maps'". Because Ark 2 has "some pretty significant design changes from the original game" and may not appeal to those who prefer "Souls-like combat, primitive-only weaponry, and strict third-person mechanics – and an overall “very serious” tone," Studio WildCard is releasing a current-gen version of Ark 1 on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5 in August of 2023 "to ensure that fans can continue to enjoy the ARK they know for years to come." So that means no release of Ark 2 on Xbox One or PS4.īut there's some good news for Ark 1 fans. Additionally, Studio WildCard acknowledged that these challenges also mean that Ark 2 will not be backward compatible. Studio Wildcard’s Ark 2 reveal during the Microsoft and Bethesda showcase has fans wondering if the PC and Xbox Series XS game will be coming to PS5 and PS4.
