The survival gaming realm is abuzz as the Unreal Engine 5 remake of 2017's hit, Ark: Survival Evolved, titled Ark: Survival Ascended, lines up for its console debut on the Xbox Series X|S. Within just a fortnight of its early access launch on PC, Studio Wildcard and Grove Street Games have pinpointed Tuesday, November 14, as the arrival date for the Xbox platform. Studio Wildcard has revealed that cross-play functionality will be a highlight, enabling players on both PC and Xbox to venture through the game's prehistoric landscapes together.
For those seeking a more console-centric experience, servers dedicated exclusively to the Xbox Series X|S will also be running. The game will support various modes such as PvP, PvE, and Small Tribes, each with its own official servers. To help newcomers level the playing field, these servers will initially feature elevated rate bonuses, with plans to standardize these enhancements by mid-December.
PlayStation enthusiasts are also in for a treat, as a PS5 edition complete with crossplay and exclusive server options is in the wings, targeting a November window for release. While a precise date remains under wraps, Studio Wildcard is actively working with Sony to finalize the details and anticipates announcing a set release date shortly.
In the wake of the game's emergence on early access, the developers have been actively rectifying bugs and polishing the overall gameplay experience in terms of security and performance through a series of patches. Studio Wildcard commits to a continual rollout of these updates, promising not only fixes and optimizations but also the introduction of new features over the subsequent weeks.