ARK: Survival Ascended — Full DLC Roadmap
Studio Wildcard committed to remastering the entire ARK: Survival Evolved DLC catalogue inside ASA across multiple years, plus brand-new content. Every map expansion is free for owners of the ASA base game; only optional "Adventure Packs" (cosmetic + companion content) carry a price tag.
Sharing a server with PC, Xbox, and PS5 friends? See our ASA crossplay setup guide — every map ships with crossplay, but you need the right launch flags.
Released Maps (As of May 2026)
| Map | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Island | Oct 2023 (base game) | The original launch map. |
| Scorched Earth | April 2024 | Desert biome, Wyverns, sandstorms, Manticore boss. |
| The Center | 2024 | Tropical archipelago + Underwater biome. |
| Aberration | 2024 | Underground radiation biome, Rock Drakes, Reaper Queens. |
| Extinction | 2024–2025 | Earth-corrupted biomes, OSDs, Element Veins. |
| Astraeos | 2025 | ASA-original map, Greek-mythology themed. |
| Ragnarok | June 2025 (with Bison creature) | Norse-themed, Mount Gunners, Wyvern Trench. See resource map. |
| Genesis Part 1 | Feb 2025 | Five biomes-in-one, mission system, Mek mech. |
| Genesis Part 2 | May 2025 | Colony-ship setting, lush + corrupted halves, Rockwell boss. |
| Valguero | Oct 2025 (with Megaraptor + Elderclaw) | 63 km², chalk hills, aberration trench. See Valguero guide. |
| Lost Colony | 2025–2026 | Original ASA story content. See server setup. |
2026 Schedule
| Map / DLC | Expected | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Part 1 (ASA remaster) | April 2026 | Refreshed UE5 Genesis 1 with new mission balance. |
| Genesis Part 2 (ASA remaster) | ~August 2026 | Four months after Genesis 1. |
| Fjordur (ASA remaster) | December 2026 | Norse-realm map; free update at release. |
2027 Schedule
| Map / DLC | Expected | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantis | 2027 | Builds on ocean systems from Tides of Fortune; deep underwater + naval gameplay. |
| Bob's True Tales: Galaxy Wars | With Genesis Pt 2 (~2027) | Space combat — star fighters, bombers, capital ships, planetoids. The biggest tonal shift in the roadmap. |
Free vs Paid Content
- All map expansions are free to base-game owners.
- Adventure Packs are optional paid bundles tied to map releases — they include unique creatures, cosmetics, and quest content. The map itself is still playable without them.
- Cosmetics + character skins (Bob, custom variants) are sold separately.
Crossplay Status by Map
Crossplay availability varies. PS5↔Xbox works on official servers; PC↔console is disabled on official PvP since January 2024 due to anti-cheat work. Unofficial servers can opt-in via -ServerPlatform=All. See our crossplay setup guide.
What to Pick If You're New
- The Island — start here. Less unique mechanics, more time learning the basics.
- Ragnarok — large, varied, strong community presence. See our resource guide.
- Valguero — newer (2025), more dense, all-in-one biome experience. See our map guide.
- Aberration — only after you've played another map. Steep learning curve.
- Genesis — mission-driven; strong if you want a structured campaign.
Migration Between Maps (Cluster Setup)
If you're running multiple maps, a cluster lets players move characters and tames between them. See our cluster setup and server migration guides.
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