Steam has been getting worse since its release in October 2023 due to frequent performance issues and widespread bugs, and open world dinosaur games Ark Survival has risen Major engine upgrades were given. The new ARK update brings survival game remasters to Unreal Engine 5.5, promising performance improvements along with fixes of other bugs and changes in quality of life. What’s more, the recently launched Astraeos Map is a world of Greek mythology DLC created by one of the most beloved modders, and has grown much larger.
The ARK Survival Ascended jumping to UE5 certainly has its advantages. Survival games didn’t look as beautiful as they were here. However, the remaster, which was pitched by developer Studio WildCard as a way to get used to the engine before the release date of the ARK 2, has been covered in steam reviews that have been mixed since its launch (currently 59% positive from a total of 69,000 responses). In the complaints, the Chief is the need to buy the full game and potential DLC again, and the fact that many PCs struggled to run it smoothly. If you are still experiencing issues, a new “Performance Only” graphics preset has been added to help you further optimize.
Meanwhile, the Ark Astraeos map has been greatly expanded. Now you can explore Lemnokis Island, a vast land filled with new biomes, caves, temples and even double mini-boss encounters. Created by the popular modder Necatus, the map is a stunning Greek fantasy territory integrated as an official DLC by Studio Wildcard in February, and promised at launch that such an expansion would arrive in the future. Well, their beginning is here. The environment can range from hot to cold, and there are plenty of secrets to discover, so be sure to prepare well.
ARK is now 10 years old (counting from the first early access launch of Survival Evolved), a special anniversary event is underway, featuring party-themed loot, a return to egg incubators (which can hold up to 10 eggs at optimal temperatures), and a wide selection of additional buildings. Heading to the Social Hub Club Ark, you will see it decorated with a tropical look to celebrate a decade of dinosaur matches. You can toggle between server anniversary festivals by typing “-ActiveEvent = Birthday” (no quotes) on the command line.
In addition to this, there are many bug fixes and some extra small bonuses. Now you can install and uninstall individual DLC maps separately from the base game, saving space. There is a beta version of single-player backup retention, with the option to create or automate backups on all platforms that can be returned in emergencies. Additionally, dinosaurs are given some additional actions inspired by the Curiosity Mod. Wild tame creatures can look around more and find additional animations among the pristine animals.
Here are the best Ark Survival Ascended Mods of 2025: If you’re playing a new update, you should absolutely make sure you’ve selected some of these. We’ve also highlighted the best Ark servers if you’re looking for a place to play in a new location.
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