The primary difference between Ark: Survival Ascended and its predecessor was the dev’s change to Unreal Engine version 4 to 5elopers. This change, plus other overhauls and quality-of-life improvements, will change your entire Ark playing experience.
Because of this, it is only natural to wonder when they will release specific maps to Survival Ascended. Here are all Ark: Survival Ascended map release dates so you know when your favorite map will be released.
All Map Release Dates for Ark: Survival Ascended
Studio Wildcard has unveiled its roadmap for new maps in Survival Ascended. Remember, each map is free with the base game. However, they also offer small DLCs that not only support the release of new maps but also provide additional content, enhancing your gaming experience.
The table below shows the maps Studio Wildcard plans to release for Ark: Survival Ascended and their expected release dates. However, you need to know that they delayed the release of The Center map and Shastasaurus dinosaur multiple times due to the map and the new dino not being ready for release. We will update the table below should any expected release dates change.
| Map Name | Expected Release Date |
|---|---|
| The Island | Already Released – October 25, 2023 |
| Scorched Earth | Already Released – April 1st, 2024 |
| The Center | June 4, 2024 |
| Aberration | July 2024 |
| Ragnarök | September 2024 |
| Extinction | October 2024 |
| Valguero | December 2024 |
| Genesis Part 1 | February 2025 |
| Crystal Isles | April 2025 |
| Genesis Part 2 | May 2025 |
| Lost Island | August 2025 |
| Fjordur | October 25 |
In addition to the maps above, Bob’s Tall Tales will include an Adventure Pack for Scorched Earth, Aberration, and Extinction maps upon release. These Adventure Packs add new content to the maps, like Creatures, Structures, Skins, and Items, bringing some fresh content to the maps everyone loved in Survival Evolved.
Now that you know all Ark: Survival Ascended map release dates, you know when to expect your favorite map to come to the game. Check out our Ark: Survival Ascended hub for more guides like How to Tame the Shastasaurus, a dinosaur that you find swimming in the vast oceans on The Center map.
