Ark 2 was first introduced at The Recreation Awards in 2020, however 4 years on, we nonetheless haven’t been in a position to roam the world and discover the dinosaurs that inhabit it. After a delay to the sport’s 2023 launch, we now have a launch window for Ark 2, and we don’t have too lengthy to attend.

Ark: Survival Developed is among the hottest survival video games available on the market, and nearly a decade after its 2015 launch, loads of gamers are nonetheless frequently leaping into the dinosaur-infested world.

It shouldn’t be any shock then that followers of the style are determined to get their palms on the subsequent installment within the sequence, so right here’s every thing we find out about Ark 2‘s launch window.

Ark 2 launch window

Ark 2 is scheduled to launch in late 2024, as confirmed by Studio Wildcard in a weblog on their official web site.

Sadly, we don’t have a precise date but, but it surely’s anticipated to come back later within the 12 months. Based mostly on what they’ve informed us, I’d anticipate Ark 2 to be launched in November or December of this 12 months, however I’ll make sure to replace this publish as soon as now we have official affirmation from the developer.

Why was Ark 2 delayed?

In a weblog publish in March 2023, Studio Wildcard acknowledged that they’d “put a lot thought into delaying Ark 2 for the betterment of the ultimate product and the workforce’s wellbeing.”

“Our aim is to make Ark 2 the most effective recreation it may be and supply a very distinctive and rewarding expertise for gamers,” they defined. “Unreal Engine 5 is extremely new know-how to us, and we intention to make use of this cutting-edge tech to its fullest potential whereas making a recreation with never-before-achieved scope at Studio Wildcard.”

“As we study extra concerning the engine and develop the sequel, now we have tailored our workflows and adjusted our pipelines to accommodate this new next-generation paradigm, and due to every thing that entails, we’d like extra time for growth.”

Ark 2 platforms

Because of Studio Wildcard’s take care of Microsoft, Ark 2 shall be an Xbox unique, launching on Xbox Collection X|S and PC.

There’s no phrase on whether or not it can come to PlayStation consoles at a later date.

Is Ark 2 going to be on Xbox Recreation Go?

Sure, Ark 2 shall be on Xbox Recreation Go from day one, which means you may obtain it on launch day when you’re a subscriber to the service.

This consists of console Recreation Go and PC Recreation Go, so irrespective of which platform you utilize, you may get within the motion.

Ark 2 trailer

The newest Ark 2 trailer was launched in June 2022 and provides us a glance not solely at Unreal Engine 5 however Vin Diesel’s character within the recreation too.

Is there any Ark 2 gameplay footage?

Sadly, we haven’t seen any gameplay footage of Ark 2 simply but. With a later 2024 launch window, nevertheless, we’d anticipate to see some within the coming months.

Ark 2 mod help

Ark 2 will characteristic mod help at launch, supported by mod.io. Even higher, mods shall be obtainable for each PC and Xbox consoles, which means everybody has the possibility to customise their recreation the way in which they need to.

“Ark 2‘s totally stackable, user-created mods will open the door for gamers to generate new dinosaurs and creatures, gadgets, and gameplay options,” Studio Wildcard confirmed.

Ark 2 storyline

Studio Wildcard hasn’t dropped an excessive amount of details about Ark 2‘s storyline, however we do know that it takes place after Survival Developed’s fifth DLC, Genesis: Half 2.

On the finish of that enlargement, Santiago, performed by Vin Diesel, wakes up from stasis after the Genesis Ship breaks in half, sending him flying in the direction of a planet. We imagine Ark 2 will observe Santiago as he tries to outlive on this new world.